Loads of freestuff at the LIBRARY

I have a bit of a love affair with the Library :)

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library

Address: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1AW

Email: libraries@norfolk.gov.uk
Telephone: 0344 800 8006

If you're in the Forum library, there's usually some sort of exhibition on at the Forum space too.

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Bridewell Museum

Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
Ten galleries over two floors chart the history of the city, told by people who have lived and worked here. Archive films and recordings bring these stories to life. The building has origins in a medieval house, prison, boot and shoe factory, and tobacco warehouse.

More Information:
This is a free, drop-in event

Bridewell Alley, NR2 1AQ
Thu, Fri, Sat: 10.00-16.30

Tours will include the magnificent vaulted undercroft; one of the finest examples in the city. Allow up to 40 minutes.  Thu, Fri, Sat: 11.00, 13.00, 15.00

Part of Norwich Heritage Open Days

Maddermarket Theatre Tours

Maddermarket Theatre

Discover one of Norwich's hidden treasures. The first permanent reconstruction of an Elizabethan stage is housed in the Maddermarket Theatre, home of the Norwich Players since 1921. Backstage tours, wardrobe tours and workshops.

More Information:
This is a free, drop-in event. Allow up to 45 minutes for tours.

St Johns Alley, NR2 1DR
Sun: 11.00-16.30, last tour 16.00

Part of Norwich Heritage Open Days

John Jarrold Print Museum

John Jarrold Print Museum
Whitefriars, NR3 1SH
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 14.00-16.00

A working printing museum, with a fascinating collection of printing machines from the 19th and 20th centuries. Over Heritage Open Days there may also be demonstrations and stewards will be available to answer questions.

More Information:
This is a free, drop-in event. Suitable for children aged 12+.



Part of Heritage Open Days

Tonally Different Concert

Concert Celebrating the Musical Heritage of Norwich and Norfolk

Free concert by 'Tonally Different' (Anne May - contralto, and David Berwick - piano and organ) exploring the fine musical heritage of this region via the mediums of song, piano and organ. Come and enjoy tuneful and relaxing music in a beautiful setting.

This is a free, drop-in event
St Stephen's Church, Rampant Horse Street, NR2 1QP
Sun 14 Sep: 14.30-15.30



Part of the Heritage Open Days

Free evening event at Castle Museum

Took me a little bit of time to find this one (the Castle Museum haven't really publicised it!) - so thanks to Zappi for telling me about this - 

An evening inspired by Ancient Egypt for Museums at Night
17 May 2014 5-10pm
Live music from the Piratones, DJ, museum trail, Egyptian handling collection, craft activities, storytelling, face painting, belly dancer, stilt walker and fire breathing finale.

Suitable for - Any age

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Norwich Castle pop in for £2

*** Not quite free, but £2 which is a lot less than the usual price (£7) ***

One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history.

Norwich Castle does a "Pop in for a £2" deal (used to be "pop in for a pound" up until recently, *sigh*)an hour before closing everyday, and also  between 12-1pm weekdays during school term.

This would work out as:
Until 1st July - Mon - Sun 3.30 - 4.30 pm
1st July - 30 September - Mon - Sun 4-5 pm

More info from website

Read my thoughts about "not quite free" posts here

UEA Festival

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2013

The University of East Anglia celebrates its 50th year in 2013. To mark the occasion we're throwing open our doors and welcoming current staff and students, alumni and the local community to join in and help us celebrate with a truly memorable party.

The full Anniversary Festival programme is available now! Click on the banner above to find out about what is on offer. There is also a Festival day planner to help you get to all the events that interest you.

Tickets for the Fringe Festival are available from the UEA Box Office website or call 01603 508050 (Lines open 10am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday). Suitable for over 14's only

For more information about the Festival email 50years@uea.ac.uk or call 01603 592130.

https://lred.uea.ac.uk/documents/941136/0/Anniversary+Festival+planner/47cecda7-31bc-4ccb-9d4c-399e6a771721

http://www.uea.ac.uk/50years/festival-weekend

Colmans Mustard 'Museum'

In the Royal Arcade.

If you come here expecting a museum you'll be disappointed as it's more of a shop with a display cabinet in each corner.  However it's worth a little visit if you're interested in mustard.

http://www.mustardshopnorwich.co.uk/