Cathedral opening times
Open daily 0730 - 1800
Please check the
diary for any exceptions.
Guided Tours and Group Bookings
Public guided tours:
Monday – Saturday (times as advertised) throughout the year
Group bookings:
Monday – Saturday (booking essential) throughout the year
Contact
Reception 01603 218300 or reception@cathedral.org.uk
Activities for Schools
Schools and other educational groups are welcome throughout the year. An holistic cross-curricular programme is on offer. Advance early booking is essential.
Contact
Schools Officer 01603 218320 or
education@cathedral.org.uk Community groups and families
There are a range of trails, activities and special events for children, families and adults.
Contact
The Community Learning Officer 01603 218321 communitylearning@cathedral.org.uk
The Refectory Restaurant
Open Monday – Saturday between 1000 and 1700
Open Sunday 1100 – 1700
Group bookings welcome
Contact
The Refectory Manager 01603 218 322 refectory@cathedral.org.uk
The Cathedral Shop
Selling books, guidebooks, CD’s, greetings cards, postcards and a variety of other merchandise and local produce.
Open Monday – Saturday 0915 – 1700
Contact
The Shop Manager 01603 218323 giftshop@cathedral.org.uk
The Cathedral Library
Reading Room is open 0930 – 1630 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Contact
Library Reception 01603 218 443 library@cathedral.org.uk
The Friends of Norwich Cathedral
Join the Friends of the Cathedral and enjoy a rolling programme of events. The Friends also raise much needed funds for essential maintenance of the Cathedral.
Contact
The Friends’ Office 01603 218317 friends@cathedral.org.uk
Further information
01603 218 300 www.cathedral.org.uk
Hostry
Norwich Cathedral’s new Hostry Visitor and Education Centre is opening this Autumn. Built on the site of the ancient monastic guest hall, where pilgrims and visitors to the monastery were once welcomed and cared for, this dynamic new building will provide state-of-the-art learning spaces, not only to engage with the 15,000 school children who visit each year, but also with adults, community groups and learners of all ages.
A community hall will provide seating for up to 200 and be available for workshops, lectures, meetings and conferences. A new interpretative exhibition will combine with dedicated gallery space to offer visitors the opportunity to engage with the visual arts and the Cathedral’s role in contemporary society. The Hostry will also include a home for the Cathedral Song School, providing rehearsal and recreation rooms.
The medieval entrance arch to the Hostry has been preserved and incorporated into the design so that today’s Cathedral visitors can follow in the footsteps of past pilgrims visiting the priory.
Once the Hostry is opened this will be the main entrance for all visitors, except those attending services.