Key Stage 1 education at Norwich Castle

For more information, enquiries and bookings contact the Norwich Bookings Coordinator at norwichcastle.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk, or call 01603 493636.

Events

Visit us for immersive museum-based events in which you'll meet different characters and take part in a range of activities.

10am - 12pm and £3.50 per pupil (£4 per pupil from September 2024), unless otherwise stated. Minimum fees apply. Due to the Castle Keep redevelopment project, we currently have a maximum of 60 students per day. We are reviewing these events at the moment so some details are subject to change.

Please see the current schools programme for up-to-date information on individual events.

Life in a Castle KS1

Learn about life in a medieval Castle as you help prepare for a joust. Take part in object-handling and a tour, and make your own pennant to keep.

Please note: Due to the Castle Keep redevelopment project, Life in a Castle is currently paused.

Also available as a digital event!

A Dragon's Tale KS1/Lower KS2 Literacy

Can the cowardly knight convince the king that he is brave enough to marry his daughter? Help him to invent a tale of bravado in which he slays a fearsome beast.

Teacher resources to support Dragon's Tale:

Please note: Due to the Castle Keep redevelopment project, A Dragon's Tale is currently paused.

Magical Creatures KS1/KS2 Literacy

Norwich Castle, 1.5 hours, £4 per pupil, max 30 pupils, minimum fee £80
Have you met the Hippostricow or the Chickamungus? Use our collections to combine features of beasts and birds and create a curious magical creature description