13 July 2025: The Duleep Singh Family

Step back in time at Ancient House to find out about Maharajah Duleep Singh and his family. Explore the brand-new displays including miniature models of rooms at Elveden Hall where the Maharajah lived, meeting costumed characters, handling real historic artefacts and enjoy a drink.

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Part of Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2025

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July

Join us for a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the people of Thetford and the Duleep Singh family, the last Royal Family of the Punjab who lived in nearby Elveden. This year's programme includes a weekend of exciting events at Ancient House Museum, Thomas Paine Hotel's Annual Curry Night, and the Thetford Mela, a day of music, performance and dance at Thetford Grammar School.

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When: 13 July 2025, 10am-4pm

Where: Ancient House Museum, 21 White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AA

Cost: Free

Contact: Email ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk or call 01842 752599.