Family Fun Directory

Learn about the significance of the poppy. Handle real objects from the First World War and learn about life on the home front and the Western Front. This event is designed for children aged 8 to 12 years old but older and young children are welcome too. 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…

A gentle walking book group enabling people to share what they are reading. Meeting at Thetford Library on 3rd Thursday each month for a gentle walk around Thetford. Books & Boots: Walk, Read, and Chat! Grab your boots (or your comfiest walking shoes), the groups monthly book, and join in on a unique reading experience! At Books & Boots, we Read more…

The Upbeat Beatles Live @ The Carnegie on Saturday 21st November 🎸 Beatlemania is back! 🎸With sheer joy and unstoppable energy, The Upbeat Beatles take you on a thrilling journey through the earth-shattering sounds of the FAB 4. From the Cavern Club to Abbey Road — Beatlemania, America, Sgt. Pepper and beyond — this full multimedia show is packed with 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…

Discover how the way we celebrate Christmas has changed over the centuries. Pupils will meet costumed characters and learn about Christmas traditions from the Tudor, Victorian, the Second World War and 1950s eras. Pupils will get hands on with historical artefacts and create traditional crafts. This event is designed for children aged 8 to 12 years old but older and 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…