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Head down to Union Farm to meet Mrs Beech and learn more about the 1930s Farmhouse. She might need some help with chores, or simply to have a natter whilst getting on with the jobs of the day - we know she'll be pleased to see you! Mrs Beech's to-do list changes from month to month with the seasons, so there will always be something new cooking on the stove, being stirred up, or needing to be made, moved or mended. Please check back throughout the year for any updates on upcoming sessions; dates are subject to volunteer availability: 9 June (Open Farm Sunday) 14 July 4 August 25 August (Girlguiding 1940s Camp) 22 September (Horse Power! Heavy Horse Day) 13 October (Apple Day)
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - Dereham
Join Meg from Floragami for our first ever paper flower workshop at Gressenhall, where you will learn to create an exquisite paper poppy. Designed to suit all artistic abilities, Meg will guide you through every step of the process from stamen to stem with careful instruction, enabling you to create your own paper flower to take home. There will be tutorials and kits available afterwards, so you can make more in your own time and add to your flourishing collection! The workshop includes a 30 minute break with tea and cake, so please make us aware of any allergies, intolerances or specific requirements.
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - Dereham
Explore some of the Tolhouse's past involvement in witch trials and learn about what happened during that time in Great Yarmouth. We'll look at some of the cases from Yarmouth as well as explore some of the wider folklore themes involved and make our own creative response.
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Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse is running a series of Relaxed Early Bird openings for visitors who would prefer a calmer start to their visit - with reduced audio and video in the galleries wherever possible, and full access to our 2024 exhibition and Book Nook on the first floor. Join us an hour before standard opening for a chance to explore the museum and temporary exhibition 'Making the Rounds' at a quieter, more relaxed pace. Our friendly front of house team will also be there to give you a warm welcome and support your visit. Please note: Relaxed Early Bird openings provide access to the main museum only from 9am-10am (after which time, the entire site is accessible). At 11am, the audio and video in the museum will return to standard levels. Visitors joining us for Relaxed Early Bird openings are most welcome to stay and continue exploring; the rest of the site opens to the public at 10am - 5pm.
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - Dereham
Join us to knit, natter and enjoy a hot drink and biscuit.
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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Bring your craft project, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and have a mardle.
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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Norfolk's Deep History Coast is home to the oldest archaeological site in Northern Europe and is an area where ground-breaking discoveries of stone tools and even ancient footprints have been made. Travel back in time to the Stone Age with expert flint knapping demonstrations. Explore the museum and enjoy some fun activities to find out more about the earliest visitors to Norfolk's coast.
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Delve into the world of the Ancient Egyptians with hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun family trail. Event tickets include admission to the museum. Please note that activities take a break between 12.30 and 1.30pm, but the museum will remain open. Booking is recommended.
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Lynn Museum - King's Lynn
Fancy trying your hand at something new? Work alongside our curator in a visiteering session to help conserve real museum collections. Learn about what goes in to caring for objects in the museum and have a go yourself. Visiteering offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with historic items on display and gives some behind the scenes experience in the life of a curator. As thanks for your help in conserving our collections, you can enjoy the rest of the site from the museum and woodland playground to the farm and river walk - before or after your session during the site's opening hours! Sessions are best suited to individuals and to families working together, and last 1hr30.
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - Dereham