inThetford Festival 2024

inThetford

the programme 2024

inThetford

inThetford is more than a festival. It embodies a joyous celebration of Thetford's vibrant spirit and rich cultural diversity. By partnering with local organisations, we are crafting an exceptional experience that honours our town's heritage while showcasing its dynamic present.

Through complimentary cinema screenings and engaging community activities, InThetford invites everyone to delve into, honour, and connect with Thetford's storied history and artistic vibrancy.

Join us as we ignite a weekend marked by creativity, unity, and local pride in the heart of Breckland.

Venues

Charles Burell Museum

Ancient House Museum

The Green Market Place

Obsidian Workshop

The Carnegie Dad’s Army Museum

Thetford Priory

King Street

inThetford Midsummer Nights Dream

Workshops & Show @ The Carnegie

Mon 29 July - Fri 2 August

A week-long theatre course culminating in a spectacular performance on Friday 2 August at the Carnegie.

From Monday - Thursday, young people from Thetford, aged 8 - 18, will be gathering at the Carnegie from 10am - 4pm to work with industry professionals on their “Midsummer Theatre Takeover”.

To sign up email Thetford Town Council here.

This week-long course will then culminate in an unmissable performance on Friday 2 August.

Tickets are £2 pp and can be purchased here or from the Carnegie.

inThetford Fri 2 August

Midsummer Nights Dream Performance

6pm - 7:30pm @ The Carnegie

Catch an unmissable performance of the Shakespeare classic at the Carnegie, staged by local young people and developed through a series of workshops throughout the week. Tickets can be purchased here or from the Carnegie for £2 pp. Don’t miss it!

Friday Nights on the Market Place

5pm - 9pm @ The Market Place

Come along to Thetford’s historic Market Place to enjoy fun family activities with Tiger Events, Toy Den, and Balance & Beats; alongside a street food market selling everything from hog roast with Dainty’s Kitchen, to burgers with Winter Catering; waffles & milkshakes with Flipping Marvellous, to cakes with Olivia Bakes. There is something tasty for everyone down at the Market Place.

inThetford Sat 3 August

Saturday inThetford offers everything from film nostalgia on The Green, to free entry to the town’s top attractions, alongside some outstanding public music, and the screening of a locally produced youth-led film about “Grimes Graves”.

Themes On The Green

11am 1pm - 2pm

4pm 11am - 4pm

Family Morning: Screening of “Migration”

In the Spotlight: Screening of “Grimes Graves”. Join Ancient House, THC Youth Group and Nagawa’s Young Obsidian Ambassadors to explore the connections between the Brecks and Nagawa, Japan.

Nostalgic Afternoon: Screening of nostalgic comedy “Bill and Ted”

From Riverbanks to Birdsong: Join us on an exploration of Thetford’s rivers with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), Thetford River Group, and Environmental Group. Through guided walks, discover local biodiversity and witness firsthand river clean-up efforts, culminating in visits to the BTO Headquarters. Hourly drop-in sessions.

Explore and Engage

10am - 5pm

10am - 4pm

10am - 3pm

Ancient House Museum - Use your archaeological skills at this free family Viking drop-in

Ancient House Museum - The Obsidian Knapping Workshop. Advanced booking here, also accepting walk-ins where possible

English Heritage Conservation Bus - Chance to get hands-on with conservation at the Priory Charles Burrell Museum - Witness engines in action. Free entry

Dad's Army Museum - Learn more about Thetford’s role in the show. Free entry

inThetford Sun 4 August

Sunday closes the festival with a packed programme of events from film nostalgia on The Green, to free entry to the town’s top attractions, alongside Hometown Groove dance performances, and the screening of BFER documentaries; “The Warrener’s Tale” and “Perfect Peace”.