Events calendar

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Bring your latest craft project to work on in the company of fellow crafters over a cup of tea or coffee.

Enjoy some special time with your pre-school child exploring the museum and chatting about the things you see. Have fun learning together and listening to stories about the sea.

Dr Priya Atwal, Teaching Fellow in South Asian History, will speak about her research into the dynasty of the legendary Maharajah Ranjit Singh - his Sikh Empire stretched throughout North-Western India into Afghanistan and Tibet. Advanced booking essential, please call 01842 752599 or via Art Tickets.

Join a walking talk and hear the true stories of both tragedy and hope of inmates who once lived here. Each date will focus on the extraordinary lives of individuals in the workhouse. Complimentary access to site from 12 noon on the day of the tour. Please note, this is a walking tour around the museum and may go over gravelled pathways and uneven ground. Please call us on 01362 869 251 to discuss accessibility.

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Attend a one-hour family volunteering session and support the museums work by helping our team clean collection objects. Then explore the rest of Gressenhall with complimentary entry to the site. No experience is necessary. This workshop can not be booked online and can only be done so over the phone. Due to the nature of the workshop, participants must 7+.

Go behind the scenes to discover what fascinating objects lie behind the doors of Gressenhalls stored collection. In this rare opportunity, see items from the workhouse and those of Norfolk life which are not on public display. Complimentary access to site from 12 noon on the day of the tour. This tour includes the use of stairs and narrow corridors, please call us on 01362 869 251 to discuss accessibility.

Join the Norwich Bat Group with their specialist equipment to see and hear the amazing bats that live and feed at Gressenhall. A talk on British bats and activities for all the family are included. Please note, this event includes a walk around the Gressenhall site over uneven ground. Please wear suitable footwear. For access enquiries, please contact us on 01362 869 251.

Immerse yourself in life during World War Two with our theme this year, Glitz in the Blitz. So, glam up and join us for a tea dance, be entertained with live music, enjoy delicious treats and discover how to dress to impress during the rationed era.

Bring your latest craft project to work on in the company of fellow crafters over a cup of tea or coffee.

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Go behind the scenes to discover what fascinating objects lie behind the doors of Gressenhalls stored collection. In this rare opportunity, see items from the workhouse and those of Norfolk life which are not on public display. Complimentary access to site from 12 noon on the day of the tour. This tour includes the use of stairs and narrow corridors, please call us on 01362 869 251 to discuss accessibility.

An exploration of medieval pilgrimage using clues provided by the metal badges sold at shrines such as Canterbury and Walsingham. Oliver Bone, Curator, will focus on the badge collection on display at Lynn Museum. Most of these badges were found by 'mud larks' in the King's Lynn river mud. Advanced booking essential, please call 01842 752599 or via Art Tickets.

Explore our wonderful timber-framed Tudor building, and the beautiful museum displays, for free!

A national celebration of history and culture. For this day Gressenhall opens its doors with free admission. Enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk by visiting our historic workhouse and traditional working farm.

Receive assisted access to our onsite records and discover your family and local workhouse history. Our knowledgeable team will also be able to assist you with researching your own ancestral past. Complimentary drop in session, up to thirty minutes assistance. During busy periods, assistance time may be limited. No booking necessary.

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Create your own Demijohn terrarium to take home. Housed within a glass vessel, your terrarium will include plants, moss and decorations. Complimentary tea and coffee. Hosted by florist Romeo and Succulent, all tools and materials provided. This ticket includes complimentary access for the participant to Gressenhall Farm and museum on the day of the workshop.

Discover the links between Ancient House and the last Maharajah of the Punjab and his campaigning daughter in our special pop-up exhibitions.

Go behind the scenes to discover what fascinating objects lie behind the doors of Gressenhalls stored collection. In this rare opportunity, see items from the workhouse and those of Norfolk life which are not on public display. Complimentary access to site from 12 noon on the day of the tour. This tour includes the use of stairs and narrow corridors, please call us on 01362 869 251 to discuss accessibility.

Receive assisted access to our onsite records and discover your family and local workhouse history. Our knowledgeable team will also be able to assist you with researching your own ancestral past. Complimentary drop in session, up to thirty minutes assistance. During busy periods, assistance time may be limited. No booking necessary.

Bring your latest craft project to work on in the company of fellow crafters over a cup of tea or coffee.

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Join us at our annual Autumn Festival to celebrate this beloved fruit! Taste fresh juice and delicious cider, watch local craftsmen demonstrate their skills and browse the craft stalls for local produce and tasty treats.

Oversexed, overpaid and over here! Melissa Hawker, Learning Officer, will reveal the impact of 'The Friendly Invasion' of American Servicemen to Norfolk during the Second World War. Advanced booking essential, please call 01842 752599 or via Art Tickets.

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Join a walking tour to discover more about the devastation of death at the workhouse. Visit our mass grave and listen to true stories about the individuals who lived and died here. Complimentary access to site from 12 noon on the day of the tour. Suitable for age 12+. Please note, this is a walking tour around the museum and may go over gravelled pathways and uneven ground.

Join a walking tour to discover more about the devastation of death at the workhouse. Visit our mass grave and listen to true stories about the individuals who lived and died here. Complimentary access to site from 12 noon on the day of the tour. Suitable for age 12+. Please note, this is a walking tour around the museum and may go over gravelled pathways and uneven ground.