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Snapdragons sessions (for 2-4s) build on the multisensory approach of Snaplings (for 0-2s), getting us moving around the galleries to bring in further opportunities for chatting, investigation and shared discovery. Each session will see us getting stuck in and hands on as we explore the different treasures the museum has to offer! Each child ticket will allow you to book one adult ticket. All tickets include museum entry for the whole day. The location of Snapdragons can vary within the museum, but a member of the Learning Team will be at the entrance to greet you and take you to the space.

Join Imogen Radford, Tales From the River project lead, to find out about memories of recreation in the Brecks rivers and fen edge! The Tales from the River project is gathering stories of fun in, on or by rivers, lakes and other waterways: of swimming, fishing, boating, festivals, and many other activities. Imogen's talk will take you on a journey along the three main rivers of the Brecks, showing stories and images of swimming, boating and other fun, and of the trade and industry along the way. People have shared some wonderful memories and photos with us that help to tell the fascinating story of how important the rivers have always been to people in the area.

On the fourth Saturday of every month Norwich Castle will be filled with family fun! A great chance to spend time together exploring our amazing collections and galleries. Try a wide range of activities from getting hands-on with objects to meeting costumed characters and unlocking your creative side with craft activities, with a different theme every month.

We are delighted to be working again with Dr Sarah Lowndes on these special workshops. Join us for a facilitated reading and creative writing group inspired by the works displayed in 'JMW Turner and changing visions of landscape'. Each of these sessions employs a triple-pronged approach and will begin with looking at and discussing a piece of work in 'JMW Turner and changing visions of landscape', followed by a shared reading of a text which will be supplied on the day. Shared reading involves the course leader or another group member reading that week's text aloud and the group talking about the text together. We will then carry out creative writing exercises inspired by that week's artwork, reading and discussion. Group participants do not need to read anything in advance or bring anything to the session - all materials will be provided. There is no expectation to read aloud, and no pressure to speak during the sessions - active listening is respected.

Come and spend a day in the company of local sewing expert Roberta Cummings, and learn how to help your loved clothes last. In this cosy and mindful practical workshop, you will learn some basic visible mending techniques to extend the life of your clothing and other textiles in use in your day-to-day life. The workshop will explore darning and patching holes, tears and worn areas on both knitted and woven fabrics, and participants will use a variety of embroidery techniques across a variety of fabric types. Darning looms and hand crank sewing machines will also be available to use. Beginners welcome! No prior sewing experience is necessary to join in with this workshop; knowledge of knitting may be helpful, but is not essential. Please bring along a garment or textile you'd like to mend and a picnic lunch, as the café and the rest of the site remains closed over the winter.

Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Friday 31 January - Viking Stones Friday 28 February - Wax Seals Friday 28 March - WW1 Soldiers Please note there will be no Coffee Morning in December.

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED If you wish to join the reserve list, please call 01553 775001. Join archaeologist and museum worker, Monika Ingólfsdóttir in an introduction to the Norse settlement of Iceland in the Viking age. Learn about the many precious stones the island had to offer the newcomers and how the people used them throughout the ages in relation to magic, healing, and folklore. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.

Join us on a tour exploring the heritage of the museum site, including a closer look at the magnificent medieval flint wall and a behind the scenes walk around the largest vaulted undercroft in the city. Tickets include museum admission. Tour duration 45 minutes. Please note that the undercroft is accessed by stairs - unfortunately there is no step-free access to this part of the building; all other areas have step-free access.

Join us to knit, natter and enjoy a hot drink and biscuit.