Head to The Forum's Atrium for an amazing celebration of creativity, stories and imagination, free for everyone to enjoy!
The Imaginarium is packed full of free activities for families and children of all ages.
Visitors will get the chance to try something new, discover more about the world of books, and explore new stories. With more than 25 different stalls throughout The Imaginarium, as well as out own Festival Bookshop, there's plenty for everyone to explore.
There's no need to book - just drop by to have a go at something new!
Here are some of the brilliant things you can expect:
Take a seat and curl up with your favourite book or creative activity at the John Lewis Reading Nook.
Colouring
Drop in colouring activities about Norwich's literary history.
Norwich based bookseller selling beautifully wrapped surprise books.
Display of historical printing artefacts, with a press on which visitors can print a keepsake to take away.
Sharpen your illustration skills by designing your own book cover!
Anaïs Castro
An engaging drop in illustration session.
Halloween themed activities, with plenty of arts and crafts!
Ocean Tales - story cubes, under the sea, animation, story generating game.
Join this local charity for activities supporting literacy.
Reimagine how adults can support children's reading and writing with quick and fun on-the-go games.
Take part in writing activities with the National Trust team.
Jenny Lind: The Album
Go through to The Gallery for a rolling film screening made by the local community - Jenny Lind: The Album.
Experience the wonders of time travel with an experience from upcoming film screening Time Travelling with Myself.
Enjoy a carousel of activities from the team Norfolk Libraries team.
Your chance to create and embellish your own one-page zine or accordion book!
Learn more about this charity supporting adult literacy in the UK.
Experience prehistoric wonders with these puppet shows (one person at a time).
Create classic fairytale characters out of black paper, and learn a new art technique that has been around as long as paper!
The Imaginarium is supported by The Hays Travel Foundation, the Norfolk Community Foundation Trust and First Bus East.
