Events calendar

This half term we are embracing everything circus as part of our Circus: Show of Shows exhibition. Everyday there will be a circus themed craft activity inspired by famous acts of the ring.

Book yourself an appointment in our pop-up hair salon, Viking Sassoon this February Half Term! Get the ultimate Scandi look and have your hair braided in true Viking style. Viking Sassoon Hair Salon is delivered in partnership with City College Norwich's amazing Level 2 hairdressing students who will partially plait, braid and weave your locks! Spaces are limited and will book up fast. To book, call 01603 495897 to find out available appointment times. Suitable for ages 5+. One appointment slot per person or child. Appointments are for a maximum of 10 minutes and do not include formal styling or cutting.

A celebration of the city's dragon heritage. Take the Snap trail and make your own fire-breathing beast!

Our very own Snap Dragon finds his voice thanks to Talking Statues Norwich. Hear his story and join in family-friendly dragon themed crafts.

What can we tell from family photos? Using local photographic archives this exhibition reveals how to unlock some of the clues in the images. In partnership with Picture Norfolk and Let’s Talk magazine.

Norwich Castle gets physical! Join our Knight Club course. These will bring together the worlds of medieval armed combat and modern sword fighting. In each session participants will learn about the different aspects of a knight’s skills and duties, before getting kitted out with our specially designed protective equipment and weaponry to have a go themselves under the watchful eye of our IFMSF accredited instructor. Knight Club courses last for 6 weeks, sessions will start at 10:15am and finish at 12:30pm.‘Knight Club’ is suitable for children aged 8-11. Spaces are limited and early booking is advised on 01603 493636 (Mon-Fri)or email norwichcastle.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk Knight Course dates: 12, 19 & 26 January, 2, 9 & 16 February

Join us for a guided tour of the impressive medieval castle keep. Tours run every Saturday at 12pm and 2pm.

This half term we are embracing everything circus as part of our Circus: Show of Shows exhibition. Everyday there will be a circus themed craft activity inspired by famous acts of the ring.

The Vikings have landed! Join us to explore all things Viking during the school holidays - create your own Viking travel chart and helmet, become the Legend in our Viking selfie station, plus enjoy tours, Viking objects and drama performances! Activities change daily and are included with admission. 10.30am - 3.30pm daily (except Sunday)

The Vikings have landed! Join us to explore all things Viking during the school holidays - create your own Viking travel chart and helmet, become the Legend in our Viking selfie station, plus enjoy tours, Viking objects and drama performances! Activities change daily and are included with admission. 10.30am - 3.30pm daily (except Sunday)

Join us for a fantastic day of circus fun with craft activities, dressing up, face painting as well as learning some amazing circus skills with Seachange Arts!

Have your Viking beard painted with The Glitter Fairy and wake up like a Viking! Part of our February Half Term and Easter Holiday programme, Legend.

Explore Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse as it reopens for February Half Term with activities for all the family. Have you got what it takes to escape the workhouse? Hunt for the keys and tools you need to get out! Learn the skills you need to survive in the outside world. Send secret messages and create your very own disguise to sneak past the Workhouse Master!

Discover the fascinating history of this Norman Palace. Daily tours run from Monday - Friday and start at 12pm.

Discover the fascinating history of this Norman Palace. Daily tours run from Monday - Friday and start at 12pm.

Explore Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse as it reopens for February Half Term with activities for all the family. Have you got what it takes to escape the workhouse? Hunt for the keys and tools you need to get out! Learn the skills you need to survive in the outside world. Send secret messages and create your very own disguise to sneak past the Workhouse Master!

A celebration of the city's dragon heritage. Take the Snap trail and make your own fire-breathing beast!

This half term we are embracing everything circus as part of our Circus: Show of Shows exhibition. Everyday there will be a circus themed craft activity inspired by famous acts of the ring.

Discover the weird and wonderful world of the Victorian Collector. Meet costumed characters, handle strange and interesting objects and make crafts to take home for your own collections.

This hour is for especially for local people who enjoy chatting about Great Yarmouth's heritage. The informal, drop-in session will focus on one selected object and use it to explore the town's history.

The Vikings have landed! Join us to explore all things Viking during the school holidays - create your own Viking travel chart and helmet, become the Legend in our Viking selfie station, plus enjoy tours, Viking objects and drama performances! Activities change daily and are included with admission. 10.30am - 3.30pm daily (except Sunday)

As part of our half-term programme Legend!, join stage and screen choreographer Keith Wallis as he demonstrates Viking combat with Tom Ziebell - as seen in the TV series Vikings!

Join us for an informative talk by Dr Andrew Woods of the York Museums Trust complementing our exciting exhibition 'Viking: Rediscover the Legend'. Talks last between 30 and 45 minutes. Booking not required.

Join us for a bumper day of circus fun with craft activities, dressing up, circus skills with Seachange Arts as well as create your own circus persona poster with Print to the People!

Set sail on a Viking voyage with Active Norfolk and Whitlingham Adventure! Help us in our challenge to row from Norwich to Scandinavia, and come aboard the museum dinghy to learn Viking seafaring savvy with Whitlingham Adventure staff.

As part of our half-term programme Legend!, join stage and screen choreographer Keith Wallis as he demonstrates Viking combat with Tom Ziebell - as seen in the TV series Vikings!

The Vikings have landed! Join us to explore all things Viking during the school holidays - create your own Viking travel chart and helmet, become the Legend in our Viking selfie station, plus enjoy tours, Viking objects and drama performances! Activities change daily and are included with admission. 10.30am - 3.30pm daily (except Sunday)

Members of Teenage History Club lead short tours of the Workhouse focussing on objects relating to Queer history.

A celebration of the city's dragon heritage. Take the Snap trail and make your own fire-breathing beast!