Key stage 1 and 2 education at Strangers' Hall
Join us for immersive museum-based events!
Events are available Wednesday to Friday, unless otherwise stated.
For more information, enquiries and bookings contact our Norwich Bookings Coordinator at norwichcastle.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk or call 01603 493636.
Please note that Strangers' Hall is closed for its annual deep clean for the first half of the spring term.
Key Stage 1
10am-12 noon, £4 per pupil unless otherwise stated. Minimum fees may apply.
Toys in the Past
Discover how toys in the past were different from those of today. Become apprentices and meet the master toymaker. Visit our galleries and make your own toy to take home.
Life at the Time of the Great Fire of London
What was life like in the 1660s at the time of the Great Fire? Find out by examining artefacts and exploring rooms furnished in the style of the period.
Key Stage 2
10am-2pm, £6 per pupil unless otherwise stated. Minimum fees may apply.
Tudor Norwich at the Time of Kett's Rebellion
1549: Strangers' Hall is gearing up for a visit from the Mayor of Norwich, but there are rumours of a rebellion which might just spoil the plans. The members of the household are divided about the suspected rebellion, and everyone has their own opinions.
Discover how our different characters feel about the rebellion, find out about life in a Tudor household, learn how to weave, and help prepare the house for whatever might happen! Available on Thursdays and Fridays only.
- More information about Tudor Norwich at the Time of Kett's Rebellion
- Kett's Rebellion resource pack (PDF) [6MB]
Tudor Norwich: A Place of Sanctuary?
1565, Norwich: The mayor and city authorities have invited foreign refugees from the Low Countries to live and work in the city. Meet four characters and get their perspective on the arrival of the 'Strangers'.
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