Events calendar

Friendly and informal monthly classes led by artist Garry Pereira, to encourage artists to experiment with media, techniques and styles. Suitable for beginners or improvers, working with the Castle's stunning collections for inspiration.

A relaxed tour aimed at those living with dementia, and their companions. Free, but booking essential.

To coincide with the WOW Festival in Norwich (26-29 April 2018), a day celebrating the lives of remarkable women and girls, seen through our extraordinary art and costume collections.

Join us for our early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along with their families, carers and siblings. You are welcome to bring anything that will you make you more comfortable such as assistance dogs, ear defenders or toys. Projections and noises in the museum galleries will be off until 11am to allow you to enjoy the galleries in a quiet environment. We hope you will stay with us after this time to explore the site. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse closes at 5pm.

Listen to legends and ghostly tales whilst discovering Cromer's atmospheric sights.

The workshops are suitable for budding writers and those wishing to improve their skills. The sessions will build confidence and skills in a friendly and supportive environment by offering constructive feedback, suggestions and advice. The sessions are led by Amanda Addison and although based in the classroom, they make extensive use of the Castle galleries and exhibitions to support the learning.

For the bank holiday, enjoy a day of tours and trails including hidden highlights of the Castle Keep, star objects and unusual items from the collections.

From horses to drones, find out how farming methods have changed over the years. Discover how Gressenhall Farm helps care for its local countryside. Get creative in Art Attack!

A chance to visit the extensive earthworks of Godwick deserted village. This walk will include a discussion of the village's history and that of the ruined church of All Saints which stands in the centre of the earthworks, as well as a look at the adjacent Great Barn. NB - MEETING POINT - Tittleshall church (grid ref: 52.75447, 0.80654) - 15 minutes before start

Friends of Thetford Museum talk. Excavation and Experiment: 50 years of archaeological work at West Stow. Discover more about this Anglo Saxon village with Richard Hoggett. Booking Essential.

During preparation work for the Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval England project, a child's coffin from Wymondham Abbey was rediscovered. Whose coffin is it? What was her story?

Learn about the Castle's defensive past. Amazing views, medieval graffiti and stonemasons' marks combine to make this a fascinating tour. Age 12+. Additional charge applies.

Leave No Stone Unturned: The Significance of the Norwich Castle Archive in Developing the Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval England Project. Talk to accompany The Square Box on the Hill exhibition, with Hugh Feilden, Partner at Feilden+Mawson Architects, and Alan Conisbee, Structural Conservation Engineer at Conisbee Consulting Engineers.

Explore this wonderful building and learn some of its secrets with our experienced guide.

A floral feast for the eyes! Join us for a beautiful arrangement of needlework, and printed and woven textiles. Booking essential.

Come to our annual celebration of everything great about our museums! This year we are exploring Great Yarmouth coastal stories including the naval barracks, merchant traders and more! Meet colourful town characters and take part in fun activities for all the family-be swept away into our towns vibrant past!

Come to our annual celebration of everything great about our museums! This year we are exploring Great Yarmouth coastal stories including the naval barracks, merchant traders and more! Meet colourful town characters and take part in fun activities for all the family-be swept away into our towns vibrant past!

Come to our annual celebration of everything great about our museums! This year we are exploring Great Yarmouth coastal stories including the naval barracks, merchant traders and more! Meet colourful town characters and take part in fun activities for all the family-be swept away into our towns vibrant past!

Three storytellers spin the wild tale of Boudicca's challenge to Rome in a dramatic and humorous show. Please note that this show is suitable for audiences 14 years old and over.

Free! Meet the Black Knight and his friends, enrol in the Sword School or explore secrets of the Castle in our candlelight trail. With music, tours, activities and crafts.

More details tbc soon

Restore, Conserve or Let It Fall? The Battle for the Keep 1833-1839. Talk to accompany The Square Box on the Hill exhibition with Dr Clare Haynes, Norwich Castle Researcher.