Early Years 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.

Museum Adventurers! EYFS

Join us for a playful open-ended trip around our galleries, designed to support a child-led approach to visiting somewhere new. Explore the galleries at your own pace, with invitations to play and investigate along the way. Our specialist Early Years practitioner will work with you to tailor the visit to support the needs and interests of your children, and on the day, a member of our Learning Team will be with you to ensure that everyone has an amazing adventure together. Museum Adventurers! has been developed together with children and adults from a local Early Years setting.

Potential topics for exploration include:

Big and small
Shapes
Animals
Treasure and special things
Teapots
Same and different
Numbers
Positioning schema
Collections
Hiding and finding

We strongly encourage practitioners to visit us beforehand, to explore the possibilities the galleries have to offer and support the planning of your visit. If you have other ideas for things you'd like to explore, please let us know!

1.5 hours, £4 per pupil, minimum fee £60, max 30 children, adults free in a ratio of 1 adult to 2 children.

Animal Explorers! EYFS

One, two, three - what can you see? Explore our amazing Natural History galleries and discover creatures that can swim, fly and crawl! Featuring a mixture of story, song and play aimed at stimulating curiosity and imagination.

1.5 hours, £4 per pupil, minimum fee £60, max 20 children, adults free in a ratio of 1 adult to 2 children.

Self-guided visits

Explore the galleries at Norwich Castle with your EYFS group!

Please note: there are some closures and changes in the museum due to the Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn redevelopment project. If there are particular areas you want to visit, please check that they are available before booking by contacting norwichcastle.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk. You can also see planned gallery closures on our website.

Free for pre-booked term-time visits by schools in Norfolk; £2.40 per pupil for pre-booked term-time visits by schools outside Norfolk (under-4s free). Max 60 pupils, subject to availability. Accompanying adults free in a reasonable ratio.