Family Fun Directory

Brandon School of Dance presents Magic Of Screen And Stage at the Carnegie Room, Thetford on Sunday 4th October A spectacular dance showcase celebrating iconic moments from film, television and theatre, performed by the talented dancers of Brandon School of Dance. Performances: Sunday 4th October at 12:00pm and 4:00pm Monday 5th October at 6:00pm Read more…

Brandon School of Dance presents Magic Of Screen And Stage at the Carnegie Room, Thetford on Sunday 4th October A spectacular dance showcase celebrating iconic moments from film, television and theatre, performed by the talented dancers of Brandon School of Dance. Performances: Sunday 4th October at 12:00pm and 4:00pm Monday 5th October at 6:00pm Read more…

Come to knit, natter and enjoy a tea or coffee and a biscuit at Ancient House Museum. We meet the first Tuesday of the month from 10am to 12 noon. Attendance is free but donations are welcomed. No need to book – just come along. Read more…

Mardle and Make First Tuesday of the month 2pm to 3pm Free but donations welcome Bring your craft project, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and have a mardle. No need to book – just come along. Read more…

Join our new Postcard Pals Group. We will be taking inspiration from the David Osborne Postcard Collection to learn about Thetford’s past, create our own postcards and exchange messages via ‘the original WhatsApp’! Read more…

Don’t miss our Open House Music Night on first Wednesday each month. Join the Group at The Abbey Neighbourhood Centre, Thetford from 7:15pm for an 7:30pm start. Bring songs, instruments, poems, friends and have a lovely time of sharing. Participants and audience both welcome. Bring your instruments, voices, friends. £3 per person for hall hire Contact Mike for more details Read more…

Friday 9 October 2026 10am to 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm. Discover the amazing story of Dr Minns, the first black mayor in Britain who was mayor of Thetford. Meet costumed characters to find out about his life, his work as doctor at Thetford workhouse and learn about Thetford during the Victorian and Edwardian era. This workshop is aimed Read more…

On your visit to Walmington on Sea why not consider a Dads Army Walking Tour. The tours start at the Charles Burrell Museum in Minstergate then take in the many filming locations used around the Thetford town centre, the bronze statue of Captain Mainwaring, Jones’s van and end at the Museum with a welcome visit to Marigold Tea Rooms. The Read more…

Drop-in art classes will be available to Thetford’s adults fortnightly from 2nd September when Community Art Clubs CIC begins a new group in collaboration with Ancient House Museum on White Hart Street.  From 10am-12 on alternate Wednesdays, the museum will be opening its doors for creative sessions run by local artist and art teacher Rachel Duffield. Each two hour art class will Read more…

We support by being a sociable group of people who share the common experience of cancer and cancer treatment either as a sufferer or a spouse/partner/friend/carer of a sufferer. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm at Thetford Methodist Church, Tanner Street, IP24 2BQ. There are 2 car parks close by. A donation of £2 Read more…