Events Calendar

Water Ways: Art and Nature on the Broads explores the landscape and natural habitats of the Broadland environment through the eyes of artists working in the region, mainly in the C19th and early C20th. The exhibition celebrates the extraordinary natural environment of the Broads that makes the area such a rich source of inspiration, relaxation and enjoyment for artists, naturalists and holiday-makers alike. At the heart of the exhibition is work from the Norfolk Museum Service collections of some of the most renowned Broadland painters from the 19th and early 20th centuries: Charles Harmony Harrison, Stephen Batchelder and Arthur Patterson. And works by contemporary artists reveal how this landscape continues to be a rich source of inspiration. Loans from the Museum of the Broads, Norfolk Heritage Centre (including photographs by PH Emerson and John Payne Jennings) and private collections, as well as natural history and archive sound recordings, add to the story of this unique landscape and its importance to the region as a place for both recreation and conservation.

Tour the Norfolk broads through this extraordinary exhibition of paintings, bird song, tracks, trails and animal exhibits. Each month view different ‘Special Specimens’ and find out about Norfolk’s hidden habitats. Forage in a ‘barrel of bugs’ and ‘leaf through leaf litter’ to collect fun-filled facts about Norfolk’s natural history heroes in a series of weekend family workshops. Experience life through the many eyes of Norfolk’s spiders. Observe the domesticated House Spider and find out more about the water dwelling Raft spider. Dispel some spider myths and make friends with these hairy legged arachnids by getting close to a real one.

Jason Gibbons demonstrates the ancient art of flint-knapping. Plus metal-detecting and the latest medieval finds.

Explore a maze of early medieval cellars deep beneath the Castle and hear extraordinary stories about the prisoners who were kept there. Learn about the history of crime and punishment and see instruments of torture, including a ducking stool, scold's bridle and gibbet iron. Suitable for ages 5+

Climb the Norman spiral staircase to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Norwich. From here you can see Mousehold Heath - the scene of Kett's 1549 rebellion, the magnificent Norman Cathedral, historic Noriwch buildings and local landmarks. Avaliable most days, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 8+

A display of personal letters and diaries revealing what life was like both for soldiers and their families. Located in the Norwich Castle Rotunda.

Climb the Norman spiral staircase to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Norwich. From here you can see Mousehold Heath - the scene of Kett's 1549 rebellion, the magnificent Norman Cathedral, historic Noriwch buildings and local landmarks. Avaliable most days, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 8+

A display of personal letters and diaries revealing what life was like both for soldiers and their families. Located in the Norwich Castle Rotunda.

Explore a maze of early medieval cellars deep beneath the Castle and hear extraordinary stories about the prisoners who were kept there. Learn about the history of crime and punishment and see instruments of torture, including a ducking stool, scold's bridle and gibbet iron. Suitable for ages 5+

Join this small and informal workshop and discover the connection between Sir Rider Haggard, Jeremiah Colman, Egypt and Norwich Castle’s Eygptian Collection. Refreshments included.

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

Water Ways: Art and Nature on the Broads explores the landscape and natural habitats of the Broadland environment through the eyes of artists working in the region, mainly in the C19th and early C20th. The exhibition celebrates the extraordinary natural environment of the Broads that makes the area such a rich source of inspiration, relaxation and enjoyment for artists, naturalists and holiday-makers alike. At the heart of the exhibition is work from the Norfolk Museum Service collections of some of the most renowned Broadland painters from the 19th and early 20th centuries: Charles Harmony Harrison, Stephen Batchelder and Arthur Patterson. And works by contemporary artists reveal how this landscape continues to be a rich source of inspiration. Loans from the Museum of the Broads, Norfolk Heritage Centre (including photographs by PH Emerson and John Payne Jennings) and private collections, as well as natural history and archive sound recordings, add to the story of this unique landscape and its importance to the region as a place for both recreation and conservation.

Water Ways: Art and Nature on the Broads explores the landscape and natural habitats of the Broadland environment through the eyes of artists working in the region, mainly in the C19th and early C20th. The exhibition celebrates the extraordinary natural environment of the Broads that makes the area such a rich source of inspiration, relaxation and enjoyment for artists, naturalists and holiday-makers alike. At the heart of the exhibition is work from the Norfolk Museum Service collections of some of the most renowned Broadland painters from the 19th and early 20th centuries: Charles Harmony Harrison, Stephen Batchelder and Arthur Patterson. And works by contemporary artists reveal how this landscape continues to be a rich source of inspiration. Loans from the Museum of the Broads, Norfolk Heritage Centre (including photographs by PH Emerson and John Payne Jennings) and private collections, as well as natural history and archive sound recordings, add to the story of this unique landscape and its importance to the region as a place for both recreation and conservation.

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

Join us for an illustrated talk with Dr Nola Merckel, University of East Anglia, in the lecture theatre.

Explore a maze of early medieval cellars deep beneath the Castle and hear extraordinary stories about the prisoners who were kept there. Learn about the history of crime and punishment and see instruments of torture, including a ducking stool, scold's bridle and gibbet iron. Suitable for ages 5+

A display of personal letters and diaries revealing what life was like both for soldiers and their families. Located in the Norwich Castle Rotunda.

Climb the Norman spiral staircase to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Norwich. From here you can see Mousehold Heath - the scene of Kett's 1549 rebellion, the magnificent Norman Cathedral, historic Noriwch buildings and local landmarks. Avaliable most days, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 8+

Join us to knit, chat and have a cup of tea or coffee.

Climb the Norman spiral staircase to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Norwich. From here you can see Mousehold Heath - the scene of Kett's 1549 rebellion, the magnificent Norman Cathedral, historic Noriwch buildings and local landmarks. Avaliable most days, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 8+

A display of personal letters and diaries revealing what life was like both for soldiers and their families. Located in the Norwich Castle Rotunda.

Explore a maze of early medieval cellars deep beneath the Castle and hear extraordinary stories about the prisoners who were kept there. Learn about the history of crime and punishment and see instruments of torture, including a ducking stool, scold's bridle and gibbet iron. Suitable for ages 5+

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

Water Ways: Art and Nature on the Broads explores the landscape and natural habitats of the Broadland environment through the eyes of artists working in the region, mainly in the C19th and early C20th. The exhibition celebrates the extraordinary natural environment of the Broads that makes the area such a rich source of inspiration, relaxation and enjoyment for artists, naturalists and holiday-makers alike. At the heart of the exhibition is work from the Norfolk Museum Service collections of some of the most renowned Broadland painters from the 19th and early 20th centuries: Charles Harmony Harrison, Stephen Batchelder and Arthur Patterson. And works by contemporary artists reveal how this landscape continues to be a rich source of inspiration. Loans from the Museum of the Broads, Norfolk Heritage Centre (including photographs by PH Emerson and John Payne Jennings) and private collections, as well as natural history and archive sound recordings, add to the story of this unique landscape and its importance to the region as a place for both recreation and conservation.

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

Water Ways: Art and Nature on the Broads explores the landscape and natural habitats of the Broadland environment through the eyes of artists working in the region, mainly in the C19th and early C20th. The exhibition celebrates the extraordinary natural environment of the Broads that makes the area such a rich source of inspiration, relaxation and enjoyment for artists, naturalists and holiday-makers alike. At the heart of the exhibition is work from the Norfolk Museum Service collections of some of the most renowned Broadland painters from the 19th and early 20th centuries: Charles Harmony Harrison, Stephen Batchelder and Arthur Patterson. And works by contemporary artists reveal how this landscape continues to be a rich source of inspiration. Loans from the Museum of the Broads, Norfolk Heritage Centre (including photographs by PH Emerson and John Payne Jennings) and private collections, as well as natural history and archive sound recordings, add to the story of this unique landscape and its importance to the region as a place for both recreation and conservation.

Explore a maze of early medieval cellars deep beneath the Castle and hear extraordinary stories about the prisoners who were kept there. Learn about the history of crime and punishment and see instruments of torture, including a ducking stool, scold's bridle and gibbet iron. Suitable for ages 5+

A display of personal letters and diaries revealing what life was like both for soldiers and their families. Located in the Norwich Castle Rotunda.

Climb the Norman spiral staircase to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of Norwich. From here you can see Mousehold Heath - the scene of Kett's 1549 rebellion, the magnificent Norman Cathedral, historic Noriwch buildings and local landmarks. Avaliable most days, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 8+