22/04/2026
This trip is such good value especially if you have a museum pass. The town hall is a great addition to the day.
Time and Tide Museum and Town Hall, Great Yarmouth NR30 3BX (Non Museum Pass holders) – Norwich Lifelong Learning
Experience Great Yarmouth’s fascinating maritime and fishing heritage! Coffee on arrival is followed by free time to explore the Museum, which is set in the original cottages of the fishermen. Lunch may be purchased in the Vault Café (Silver Darlings) and packed lunches eaten in the yard. At 2.00...
19/04/2026
Has anyone visited Great Yarmouth recently? It really does look to be a well invested place now. To get get Pier of the Year is amazing along with all of the other improvements.
How does Great Yarmouth's winning Britannia Pier stand out?
The five reasons that have helped the Britannia Pier scoop the national accolade this year.
26/03/2026
This looks interesting, has anyone heard of it before?
25/03/2026
Have you seen our latest courses and day trips?
These are selling fast so do book early. There are still some limited places on The Hidden Street tour and on Shardlakes Norwich. Carrow House has sold out and there is a waiting list.
Norwich’s Hidden Street (Group 1) – Norwich Lifelong Learning
Norwich’s Hidden Street (Group 1) – Norwich Lifelong Learning
Step beneath the streets of Norwich for a fascinating guided tour of the historic Hidden Street beneath the Shoebox. Led by a local storyteller and enthusiast, this immersive experience brings to life the forgotten stories buried below Castle Meadow. Maximum 12 people per tour, so book early!
25/12/2025
Merry Christmas from us all
01/12/2025
Today was our AGM. It was throughly entertaining with a talk by Francis and Michael Homes on the history of Norwich Market. It certainly is a jewel in Norwich's Crown.
We had a cracking good buffet too. Such a shame that the weather was awful. The Kings Centre did us proud
21/11/2025
Today we had our day school at the Castle. I have to say it was pne of the best day schools ever. The tutors were so enthusiastic about what they do. They were informative without being overbearing. Here is a taste of what the Castle looks like now.
17/11/2025
The new Spring 2026 programme has been published. Check out the website for details
All Courses - Norwich Lifelong Learning
Tutors: Chad Goodwin; Paul Cunningham; Roseanne Hurst; Margaret Todd and Siobhan O’Connor Course Overview Radical Norwich How some Norfolk folk…
03/11/2025
The spring/summer programme will be available from next week. More details to follow.
25/10/2025
I am conflicted with this. I love the history and want to know more about the people who left there mark.