Explore Swaffham with the Market Town Trail Discover the history, stories, and hidden gems of Swaffham with our self-guided Market Town Trail. Pick up your free guide at the Museum of Swaffham, follow the trail through the town, and learn more about its unique heritage. Complete the walk and receive a free tote bag as […]
This exhibit shares the unexpected beauty of the Norfolk saltmarsh: its colour and form through the seasons, and the diversity of life connected with it. The saltmarsh is an increasingly rare ecosystem, fragile in the face of rising sea levels due to the climate crisis. This exhibition is an attempt to inspire the love and […]
Led by our knowledgeable reserves team, this guided walk will take you through dunes, grazing marsh and grassland as we search for the fascinating flowers, plants and butterflies that thrive here. Along the way, youâll discover how these special habitats are managed and learn how seasonal changes shape the wildlife you see. A highlight of […]
The talk by Annie Green-Armytage will cover the Norfolk saltmarsh and its inhabitants: its unexpected beauty, and its changing face through the seasons. It explores what this fragile ecosystem is and all it does for us, human and nonhuman, including Annie's own experience of its healing power as a natural landscape. It will also look […]
Scythes are a fantastic tool for managing small meadows. This workshop will teach you how to set-up, use and maintain a scythe, as well as covering some of the basics of meadow management. Wilder Community Workshops This workshop is part of a programme specially designed to support individuals, communities and groups acting for nature in […]
Step into a landscape where history and nature intertwine. Once a 19th-century enclosure and a vital fuel allotment for the poor, it bears the marks of WWI military trenches and stands with a boundary of ancient oaks. Today, this remarkable site is a bio-diverse acid heathland, home to rare wildlife and the celebrated Hoe Bird […]
Step into the heart of nature with honorary warden Francis Farrow for an unforgettable summer stroll across the stunning landscapes of Beeston Common. Discover the hidden wonders of this special site as we wander through diverse habitats alive with colour and sound. Along the way, Francis will share fascinating insights into how this unique area […]
Join us for a different kind of walk as we invite you to take an evening stroll with us and our Introduction to the birds of Cley leader in a wonderful heathland habitat. This walk will take place at Kelling Heath where we will be on the hunt for nightjars.
Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. In July, […]
Visiting Stubbs Green, a County Wildlife Site for inspiration, we will look at this meadow teeming with life and talk you through the techniques needed to create and manage a meadow on your patch.
This is a great opportunity for visitors to not only see the fantastic and unique (in that you can tour the building) Grade II RAF Station Headquarters and its 3 acres of gardens, but also experience a range of activities and displays, including flypasts and a wide range of ground activities. More areas of the […]
Attracting 10,000+ visitors each year across the whole weekend, Worstead village transforms into a vibrant event for everyone, with attractions for all ages celebrating rural life, which include: Chef demonstrations from the best in Norfolk Incredible food from local businesses Live music Thrilling entertainment in the show ring, with BMX Stunt Riders, tractors and so […]
Create your own Viking-themed crafts to take home on 30th July! Design your own brooch patterns, try your hand at traditional weaving, and master the art of ancient runes. Activities run from 10am-1pm and 2-4pm, with a break at lunchtime. Tickets cost ÂŁ3 for adults, ÂŁ2 for children and 50p for participating under 4s. All […]
Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In July experiment with traditional quill writing. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.
In the 17th century King's Lynn was the most fortified town in the East. Its ramparts, gates and earthworks stood against armies and time itself. Follow the line of the old defences and uncover the story of the 1643 siege â when King's Lynn's loyalty was tested, its walls bombarded, and its people caught between […]
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