Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, Dereham (2021)

14/06/2021

Wildflowers in full glory!

📸 Steve Douglas

11/06/2021

"Until 1066 most land in Britain was not owned by anyone but used by people for their living - animal grazing, wood for fires and building etc.

After the invasion by the Normans land was increasingly taken and enclosed (fenced, hedged and walled) by the rich over the following centuries. Rebellions and protests by displaced people were all put down. Our Commons today are the tiny fraction remaining" - Hoe Common community volunteer Sue Malt.

Find out more by visiting our temporary exhibition More in Commons, available until 31 Ocober 2021.

📸 Heather Ryder

#Commons #NatureInspired #NWT #NorfolkWildlifeTrust #MoreInCommons, #LockdownInCommons #FutureInCommons #Exhibition #TemporaryExhibition

10/06/2021

Bowler is ready and waiting to meet today's school children 🎒

The children will be put hard to work stone picking whilst they learn all about life during World War Two.
#School #SchoolTrip #WorldWarTwo #Education #Learning #Gressenhall #NorfolkTrips

08/06/2021

Our Norfolk Horn ram loves meeting all of our visitors 🐏

What is your favourite Gressenhall farm animal? Comment your answers in the box below👇

#Farm #RareBreed #Sheep #Ram #NorfolkHorn #Gressenhall #Farming

04/06/2021

There is always fun to be had at Gressenhall! 🤸‍♂️

🧡 We would love to hear your memories of your time with us.

👇 Share them in the comments below.

#Gressenhall #Spring #Norfolk #VisitNorfolk #ExploreNorfolk #Explore #Discover #Adventure #DiscoverNorfolk #NorfolkStaycation #Wildlife #Nature #DaysOutInNorfolk #FamilyTime

03/06/2021

Cooling down in the afternoon sun ☀️

#RareBreed #RareBreedFarm #FarmLife #Livestock #GressenhallFarm #NorfolkFarm #Farm #Pig #Sun #LargeBlack #LargeBlackPig #Piglet

02/06/2021

Our favourite sound 😍

📸 Ian Macleod

#SuffolkPunch #Horse #WorkingHorse #RareBreed #Gressenhall #Farm #rarebreedfarm

02/06/2021

We love the colouring on this adult Goldfinch with its striking colourful plumage.

📸 Sarah Darnell

#Norfolk #NorfolkWildlife #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Nature #LoveNature #Explore #Outdoors #LoveNorfolk #ExploreNorfolk #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

02/06/2021

Thank you for the feature Primary Times Norfolk 😀😀

New for 2021 at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - a thrilling adventure playground.

Both their indoor and outdoor areas are fully open but tickets must be booked in advance

Find out more here https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse

Book tickets at www.norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk

01/06/2021

Let your imagination run WILD at Gressenhall ... 🤸

👉 We have family fun children activities running until Sunday 6 June.

#Event #EventsInNorfolk #Events #ChildrenEvent #HalfTermNorfolk #SchoolHolidayNorfolk #HalfTerm #NorfolkHalfTerm #Event #Events #NorfolkEvent #HalfTermNorfolk #OutdoorEvents #Craft #CraftActivities #ChildrenEvent #EventsForChildren #WhatsOn #WhatsOnNorfolk #VisitNorfolk

28/05/2021

Rumour has it the sun is finally on its way. We're pretty excited for #BankHoliday weekend ☀️🧡

Follow the link below to find out what's on at Gressenhall this half term 👇

https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse/whats-on/may-half-term

28/05/2021

Hello half term 👋

With a week of glorious weather planned, make sure you head down to Gressenhall to enjoy our children activities.

There is plenty going on for all ages, Including giant chalkboards!

28/05/2021

Our main museum has been open for over a week!

Have you had a chance to visit our new temporary exhibition ‘More in Commons’ yet?

This exhibition focuses on many themes including…

📘 History in Commons
👫 Community in Commons
🍃 Wildlife in Commons
🔎 Future in Commons

This exhibition is included in general admission and runs until October 2021.

📸 Heather Ryder

@norfolkwildlifetrust

#Commons #NatureInspired #NWT #NorfolkWildlifeTrust #MoreInCommons, #LockdownInCommons, #FutureInCommons #Exhibition #TemporaryExhibition

28/05/2021

Today the Farmers Foundry steam engine came home! 🚂

Built in Great Ryburgh by the Farmers Foundry Company, a local agricultural engineering firm, she now lives just a few miles down the road at Gressenhall.

Owned by Dick Joice who helped set up the museum in the 1970s, and formerly at Holkham Hall’s Bygones Museum, we are looking forward to having this beautiful lady up and steaming later this year.

#SteamEngine #FarmersFoundrySteamEngine #Engine #Steam

26/05/2021

Planning a family day out for half term? 🤩
Then look no further!

From Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June, join us at Gressenhall and let your imagination run wild as you explore colour with our craft activities, relax on a giant beanbag in the Courtyard and have fun being creative on our giant chalkboards.

🎟️ All activities are included in general admission.

#HalfTerm #NorfolkHalfTerm #Event #Events #NorfolkEvent #HalfTermNorfolk #OutdoorEvents #Craft #CraftActivities #ChildrenEvent #EventsForChildren #WhatsOn #BankHoliday #WhatsOnNorfolk #VisitNorfolk

24/05/2021

A rare opportunity has arisen to join our team at Gressenhall as Curator.

If you want to work with a fantastic team, at an amazing site, hosting a gorgeous collection, then please follow the link below and search the term ‘curator’ 👇

https://norfolkcc.engageats.co.uk/VacanciesV2.aspx

Norfolk Museums Service

22/05/2021

Happy Saturday everyone! We hope you enjoy spending time outside this weekend 🌤️

📸 Sarah Darnell

21/05/2021

As you wander through our nature area, can you spot our new residents? 🍃

These creature have all been hand crafted from wood by local craftsman Adam Flack.

#Woodwork

19/05/2021

During 2020 local community crafters worked together online to create a sculpture of a corner of Hoe Common, all in aid of this years temporary exhibition 'More in Commons' 👀

Here is just a sneak peak of their hard work!

#MoreInCommon #Commons #NatureInspired #NWT #NorfolkWildlifeTrust

16/05/2021

A small selection of the wonderful and creative minibeast homes produced by children today at Gressenhall.

These creations were made by Harry, Freya and Martha, with help from @spoonsbyadam 🐝🦋🐞

Next up: children craft activities during May half term.

#woodwork

13/05/2021

What’s on at Gressenhall this weekend?

We have plenty of additional activities going on to keep you and your little ones entertained.

🖍️ Saturday & Sunday – An activity pack for children, which includes, quizzes & trails, a clay craft and a wildflower seed packet to take home.

🐞 Sunday only - Build a mini beast home: A workshop for children (pre booking is essential).

For more information and to book your tickets please visit https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/

13/05/2021

Ahoy there Mateys! ☠️

Settle down in the Courtyard this summer and enjoy an outdoor theatre performance of one of the best loved pirate adventures.

This production of Treasure Island is brought to you by local theatre group @strangefascinationtheatre

🎟️ Tickets are now live!

https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/gressenhall-farm-workhouse/2021-08-20-treasure-island-an-outdoor-theatre-performance

12/05/2021

MA students from UEA were supported by Kick The Dust on their online work placement with Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse.

They created a fabulous group of installations exploring the story of the 'Jacket Women'. These will be on view in the main hall at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse during our May half term event (Saturday 29 to Sunday 6 June 2021).

Here's a sneak peak of the film they researched, wrote and directed. As the students were unable to visit the site in person due to Covid 19 restrictions, staff members made the film in accordance with their script and directions.

Here's the result, and what a fantastic result it is!

https://fb.watch/5rjgbBnlZ9/

11/05/2021

We are delighted to announce that Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse will be reopening indoor spaces to visitors on Monday 17 May!

✅ Full safety measures are in place, including hand sanitising facilities and clearly signed visitor routes.

🎟️ Tickets must be booked in advance at: https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/

In line with government guidance, face coverings must be worn, except by those with medical exemption. For full information about our coronavirus policies, please visit our website at museums.norfolk.gov.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you back!

09/05/2021

Build a minibeast home at Gressenhall 🌿🐞🐌🐜

Join local craftsman Adam Flack as he shows you how to create your own marvellous minibeast home with this one hour workshop. Plus, enjoy exploring Centenary woods with our activity sheet and get creative with our clay craft.
All tools, materials, and guidance are provided.

Sunday 16 May at 10.30am, 12.30 & 2.30pm.

For further information and to book your tickets please visit
www.norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/gressenhall-farm-workhouse/2021-05-16-build-a-minibeast-home?t=1620205826545

08/05/2021

Explore Gressenhall with an activity pack for children 🎨 ✏️

Each pack includes everything you need for one craft, several trails and a pack of wildflower seeds for you to take home.

Running until Sunday 16 May, each pack is included in general admission.

06/05/2021

There are acres of space for everyone, including your young princesses and knights, to explore and have fun at Gressenhall! 🗡️👑

Make sure to wend your way to our amazing new adventure playground for exciting new adventures!

Open daily, 10am to 4.30pm.

05/05/2021

We were delighted to welcome our first demonstrator of 2021 to the Gressenhall site over the Bank Holiday weekend 🤩

We were thrilled to see all of your wonderful creations in Centenary Wood.

To find out what’s on at #Gressenhall, please visit
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse/whats-on

30/04/2021

Wooo, it’s Bank Holiday weekend! 🥂

Are you joining us for a weekend of fun? We have plenty going on to keep you entertained.

Run wild on our NEW adventure playground.

Explore the site with an activity pack, it contains fun quizzes and trails for you to enjoy as well as a craft and a gift for you to take home.

Marvel at our new arrivals, we have calves, lambs, and piglets!

🎟️ All activities are included in general admission, pre-booking is essential.

https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/