Ancient House is offering Warm Wednesdays, with two sessions running from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm every Wednesday until the end of March 2025.
Visitors are invited to come along for a chat, refreshments, and explore the museum. There is no need to book, and no questions will be asked. More information about Warm Welcome Spaces can be found at https://www.warmwelcome.uk
On Friday 14th February, Ancient House is inviting home-educating families to step back in time to Tudor Thetford. Participants will meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts, learn about Tudor mathematics, and try writing with a quill pen. This workshop is designed for children aged nine to eleven years, although older and younger children are welcome. Advance booking is essential. The cost is £5 per child, with accompanying adults and children under 4 attending for free.
In partnership with Little Tiger and Kids in Museums, Ancient House is offering a fun spotter trail for February half-term, inspired by Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels by Ruth Lauren — a fun, feminist adventure series for children aged nine to twelve.
The trail follows Tourmaline, whose strange new magical powers are causing chaos. Desperate to control them, she receives a mysterious postcard promising answers and embarks on an unforgettable adventure to the Museum of Marvels. Visitors at Ancient House are invited to join this adventure. The trail will be available from Saturday 15th February, until Saturday 1st March 2025, and is free with museum admission.
