Cathedral opening times
Open daily 0700 – 1800 (mid September to mid May)
0700 – 1900 (mid May to mid September)
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
The Visitors’ Officer 01603 218300 or vis-profficer@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
The Head of Education 01603 218320 or education@cathedral.org.uk
Norwich Cathedral Campaign
We are campaigning to raise money for better visitor education facilites, as well as a new song school that will ensure the future excellence of both Cathedral choirs.
Contact
The Campaign Office 01603 218311 campaign@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
Future Plans
In 1999, Norwich Cathedral launched its ‘Inspiration for the Future’ campaign, coinciding with the new millennium – a time of hope and expectation embraced enthusiastically across the nation. The campaign was launched in order to develop the Cathedral’s ministry of welcome and learning for the whole community. A £10-million target was set for a two-phase building project that would revolutionise the Cathedral’s ability to enhance learning, hospitality and welcome, meeting the diverse needs of the twenty-first century visitor.
Support from across the community in Norfolk was exceptional and in the autumn of 2002, building work began on the first phase of the project, the new Refectory Restaurant. Designed by Sir Michael Hopkins and opened in April 2004, the Refectory now provides a first-class service for visitors, families and businesses alike.
Fundraising has continued apace towards the second phase of the project, the new Hostry Visitor and Education Centre. This will be 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 proposals for the new Hostry are groundbreaking, with the building actively responding to the learning and visitor needs of the wider community.
In total, the Hosty will encourage all those who visit Norwich Cathedral to feel truly welcome and inspired.