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Celebrate Mother's Day with us in the first month of Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse's open season! Be amongst the first to see our new 2025 exhibition, 'Through the Microscope' (included with general admission). Explore the museum, woodlands and playground as the site springs back into life. Learn more about habitats for wildlife with our stamper trail, and visit the farm to see The Flax and Fleece Project in action processing sustainable fibres grown at Gressenhall - and count how many sweet little lambs have been born to our flock of Norfolk Horn sheep. The gift shop, Mardler's Rest café and Friends of Gressenhall secondhand bookshop will be open.

Both flax and Norfolk Horn fleece have played an important role in Norfolk's textile past. Come and explore what these sustainable fibres mean to us in the present! Volunteers will be meeting once per month from March - October 2025 on site at Gressenhall to demonstrate the heritage skills involved in linen and wool production, talking to our visitors about the practical activities they are showcasing - from planting and processing to scutching and spinning! Activities will vary per month and are subject to volunteer availability.

Don't miss our special event for Earth Day on Friday 11 April to celebrate our beautiful planet and find out more about how you can protect it - booking recommended. Get a spring in your step as we welcome in the new season! Join in with Farming Fun activities at 11am - 12noon & 2-3pm every day; you might get up close with our Super Shepherd handling objects, or make a 'Happy Spring' card, a felt chicken egg cosy, or even an Easter bonnet! Activities vary, and are led in the Learning Centre or Farmhouse. Pick up a self-led trail from the giftshop every day to see the Workhouse through Victorian inmate Frances Easter's eyes - or take a costumed character tour on special dates! Explore the site with our Habitats for Nature Trail (including stamps on the Farm). Whilst at Union Farm, meet newborn animals, have a go at some spring cleaning, and enjoy our play station for little ones. See the Events Calendar for more information about Meet Frances Easter tours and Storytime for Under

Our historic characters have come to life... but they've forgotten how to do their jobs! Can you help them out? Help a Medieval squire to sort out the weapons and armour for his knight Decipher runes for an Anglo-Saxon jeweller and make your own Anglo-Saxon brooch Help some Romans figure out how to keep their citizens happy and safe Identify the emotions of animals with a Victorian naturalist During the holidays, you can meet our costumed characters between 10am and 3pm on: Tuesday 8, 15 and 22 April Wednesday 9 and 16 April Thursday 10 and 17 April Saturday 12 April If you can't make it on those days, there's still plenty to do on other days! Drop in to Norwich Castle to enjoy self-led craft, building and trail activities inspired by our Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Natural History collections. Self-led activities are available 10am-5pm on: Monday 7, 14 and 21 April Friday 11 and 18 April Saturday 5 and 19 April Sunday 6, 13 and 20 April Activities are suitab

Learn about the various creatures who call Ancient House home, find out which insects we must control to keep the museum collections and building safe using a brand-new digital trail created by young people, make your own bug hotel, learn classification of arthropods, and make your own fantasy bug to take home.

Looking for something sweet to do with the kids over the Easter holidays? The Easter chicks are on the rampage around the museum! Look out for the little fellas and pick up a sweet treat at the end. Finish off your visit with some cute Easter themed craft activities. Sat 5 April, Tues 8 April - Sat 11 April, and Tues 15 April - Sat 19 April

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.

Our multisensory Snaplings sessions investigate a different theme inspired by our museum collections each month. Each session follows the pace of our tiny explorers, providing plenty of time and space for little ones to follow their interests and make their own discoveries! Each child ticket will allow you to book one adult ticket. All tickets include museum entry for the whole day. The location of Snaplings can vary within the museum, a member of the Learning Team will be at the entrance to greet you and take you to the space.