The 3 Serpents of the North Door

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Saturday 24th May 2008
Norwich Cathedral
10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Free Entry

Come and celebrate with us as we launch this new, fully illustrated adventure story for children of all ages!

* A costumed time travelling event where you can meet characters from the book, hear their stories and relive their adventures!
* Medieval monks, herbalists, soldiers and storytellers
* Join the Civil War Pike Drill
* See Gustavus the dancing bear - back by popular demand!

AND

* Have your personal copy of the book signed by the author
* Take part in a whole range of craft activities
with the Norfolk Family Learning team
* Enjoy Historic food and fun in the Cathedral Restaurant

Telephone 01603 218320 or email for details

'The 3 Serpents of the North Door' sees Tom and Emma Buxton embark upon a thrilling journey through time, set within the City of Norwich and its magnificent Norman Cathedral. Meeting a host of weird and wonderful characters along the way, the children attempt to piece together clues that will ultimately unlock the North Door and send them home.

But beware the 3 Serpents! These devilishly treacherous and cunning giant snakes await the unfortunate time traveller and will devour all those who fail in their mission!

'The 3 Serpents of the North Door' has been written by Saul Penfold and illustrated by Jim Kavanagh. It contains a foreword by Emma Bridgewater and is the first book in the 'City of Light' series.

Norwich Cathedral roof boss
©Julia Hedgecoe

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Artist's impression
of the Norman cathedral
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Summer Holidays

Tuesdays 10 - 4pm Free of charge

5th August: Bugs, Beasts & Birds

Find out about wildlife at the Cathedral, investigate bugs, birds and beasts and make your own to take home. Bug hunt in the herb garden with the Norfolk Wildlife trust in the afternoon.

12th August: From Sheep to Shawl

Norwich was a great centre for textiles - discover ancient weaving methods, natural dyeing techniques, learn to knit and sew and print fabric to be part of a large collage. Open to everyone of all abilities.

19th August: Norman and his Arch

Find out about building techniques at Norwich Cathedral, design your own stained glass windows, handle the tools, investigate sacred geometry and help Norman build his arch and design your own masons mark to go on it.

The Big Draw

Wednesday 29 October 10-4pm Free of charge, Drop in

A really huge event open to all. This year's theme is Saints and Dragons. Meet and make dragons. Find out about saints and their strange and inspiring lives. Contribute to the largest drawing in Norwich, and add to the smallest. Brass rubbing, dressing up, painting, crafts, puppet making, and collage - you name it - we do it in the Cathedral.

St Nicholas Day

Saturday 6th December

Crafts and activities about St Nicholas (and with St Nicholas) from around the world.
Christingle candle-lit children's service from 3.00 pm (until 4pm)

Carolathon

23rd December, 2.00pm-3.00pm

Come along and join in with all your favourite songs and carols, dress up if you want to.