Events calendar

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Take a seat and Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in our beautifully decorated Great Hall. Be entertained by Fool's Puppet Theatre Companie and their delightful tale of St Nicholas and the Wishing Tree, with hurdy-gurdy musical accompaniment. Will Jane and James' wishes come true? Will St Nicholas arrive? Who are all these uninvited guests? All shall be revealed! After the performance, follow our festive trail through the lower rooms of the museum - taking in the traditional Christmas greenery and sparkling decorations. Performances at 1.15, 2.15 and 3.15. Booking essential. The whole experience lasts an around an hour. Benches and chairs will be grouped per family booking to maximise Covid safety. There will be ventilation including open doors, so please wear warm clothing. Seating will be sanitised between performances.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Take a seat and Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in our beautifully decorated Great Hall. Be entertained by Fool's Puppet Theatre Companie and their delightful tale of St Nicholas and the Wishing Tree, with hurdy-gurdy musical accompaniment. Will Jane and James' wishes come true? Will St Nicholas arrive? Who are all these uninvited guests? All shall be revealed! After the performance, follow our festive trail through the lower rooms of the museum - taking in the traditional Christmas greenery and sparkling decorations. Performances at 1.15, 2.15 and 3.15. Booking essential. The whole experience lasts an around an hour. Benches and chairs will be grouped per family booking to maximise Covid safety. There will be ventilation including open doors, so please wear warm clothing. Seating will be sanitised between performances.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Join us for an afternoon of cosy Christmas crafting. Create your own Christmas decorations and prints to give to loved ones whilst enjoying a mince pie and hot beverage on us! Write a letter to Father Christmas and post it in our festive rows - make sure to take a selfie while enjoying the atmosphere and tag us with the hashtag #TimeandTideChristmas.

Take a seat and Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in our beautifully decorated Great Hall. Be entertained by Fool's Puppet Theatre Companie and their delightful tale of St Nicholas and the Wishing Tree, with hurdy-gurdy musical accompaniment. Will Jane and James' wishes come true? Will St Nicholas arrive? Who are all these uninvited guests? All shall be revealed! After the performance, follow our festive trail through the lower rooms of the museum - taking in the traditional Christmas greenery and sparkling decorations. Performances at 1.15, 2.15 and 3.15. Booking essential. The whole experience lasts an around an hour. Benches and chairs will be grouped per family booking to maximise Covid safety. There will be ventilation including open doors, so please wear warm clothing. Seating will be sanitised between performances.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

We're celebrating 900 years since King Henry I visited Norwich Castle for Christmas with our own royal festive programme. Take the Fit for a King tour, play our Right Royal dinner table game and take a Regal Selfie at our selfie-station to commemorate your visit.

We're celebrating 900 years since King Henry I visited Norwich Castle for Christmas with our own royal festive programme. Take the Fit for a King tour, play our Right Royal dinner table game and take a Regal Selfie at our selfie-station to commemorate your visit.

As part of our Christmas holiday programme, join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for our performance The Story of the King where Henry I and Queen Adeliza reminisce about their stay at Norwich Castle. There is no extra charge for the performance, but space is limited, so tickets must be booked in advance. https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/norwich-castle-museum-art-gallery/2021-12-21-norwich-castle-admission-the-story-of-the-king-performance

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

Welcome to the wonderful world of children’s books. Discover the history and stories behind each decades favourite writers and characters in this fun trail.

As part of our Christmas holiday programme, join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for our performance The Story of the King where Henry I and Queen Adeliza reminisce about their stay at Norwich Castle. There is no extra charge for the performance, but space is limited, so tickets must be booked in advance. https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/norwich-castle-museum-art-gallery/2021-12-21-norwich-castle-admission-the-story-of-the-king-performance

We're celebrating 900 years since King Henry I visited Norwich Castle for Christmas with our own royal festive programme. Take the Fit for a King tour, play our Right Royal dinner table game and take a Regal Selfie at our selfie-station to commemorate your visit.