Carrow House welcomes and supports the educational use of its collections. It works in partnership with learners and other providers to inspire and educate.

What’s on offer for schools?

Events and activities
Schools are welcome to visit the current exhibitions at Carrow House. Booking is essential. To make a booking and discuss your needs please telephone Carrow House reception on 01603 223870 Tailor-made sessions can be arranged to suit schools’ individual needs.

Booking and access

For visits to other Norwich museums, occasional special events at Carrow House, or to find out what else is on offer please explore the Learning Department section on the museum website or phone the booking line on 01603 493636. Booking is essential for all events

Please note that parking at Carrow House is very restricted: coaches should pull up on the road outside and mini-buses should drive into the drive to drop off. The nearest public car-park and parking for coaches is Rouen Road (5 mins walk from Carrow House). Carrow House has no refreshment facilities or shop at present.
Please mention any special access requirements at the time of booking.

What’s on offer for students & adult learners?

Adult learners and students of all ages and from all backgrounds are invited to use the study centre. You can visit as an individual or as part of a group.

Services

Visits to view items from the collection. You can choose what sort of things you’d like to see, such as patchwork, shawls, knitting patterns, shoes.

Access to the extensive reference library & resources area

Mini-tours for new visitors or leisure groups (currently charged at £2.50 per person)

Access to our temporary exhibition

Talks and events programme

Help in identifying your own British costume and textiles

Advice on how to look after your own precious textiles