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The ancient Norman Keep of Norwich Castle dominates the city below. Once a royal palace, the Castle is now the centrepiece of a museum housing one of England's finest regional collections of natural history, art and archeology which intrigues and inspires visitors of all ages.
Battlements and Dungeons Tours
Join a tour to enjoy spectacular views across Norwich.
Then discover the Castle's darker secrets from the depths of the dungeons. Daily tours at regular intervals (extra charge). Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum
Enter Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum by the signposted entrance in the Castle Museum. The prisoners' tunnel will lead you to explore a soldiers life through peace and war from 1685 to the present day.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery:Core times (including Bank Holidays: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. School half-terms, Easter and Summer Holidays: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm, Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum: Core Times (including Bank Holidays: Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. School half-terms, Easter and Summer Holidays: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery and Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum are closed between 23rd-26th December 2008 and 1st January 2009. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery:Adult £3.00 - £5.80; Concession* £2.60 - £4.95; Child £2.20 - £4.25; Go For Less Card Holders £1.50 - £2.90. Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum: Adult £3.20; Concession* £2.65; Child £1.75; Family Ticket £8.85. . Museums Pass, Friends of the Norwich Museums and under 4yrs Free. *Disabled visitors, over 60s and students. |
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Directions
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By road: Norwich is well served by main roads. Approx driving times to Norwich: Great Yarmouth 30mins; Kings Lynn 55mins; Cambridge 1hr 20mins; Harwich 2hrs; London 2hrs 30mins. By rail - Regular services from London, Harwich via Colchester, Cambridge via Ely. Connections via Peterborough from the Midlands and the North. |
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Nearby Attractions
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The Bridewell
(< 1 Mile)*
Discover how Norwich found fame and fortune producing mustard, shoes, textiles, chocolate and beer. The building was once a prison for women and beggars and is now home to a wonderful collection of historic objects and machinery. |
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Strangers' Hall
(< 1 Mile)*
Visit one of Norwichs oldest and most fascinating buildings, dating back to 1320. |
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Norwich Cathedral
(1 Mile)*
The splendour and tranquillity of Norwich Cathedral have attracted pilgrims for nearly 1,000 years. For today's visitors the building remains a place for quiet reflection and prayer. |
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Nearby Hotels
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This 13th century hotel opposite the famous Norman Cathedral is reputed to have been home to William The Conqueror's Bishops and is the perfect place to stay if you're visiting the historic city of Norwich. |
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The Holiday Inn Norwich City is situated on Carrow Road, home to Norwich City Football Club. Norwich is the ideal destination for business or leisure combining vibrancy with the history and culture of a cathedral and castle city. |
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The Holiday Inn Norwich City is situated on Carrow Road, home to Norwich City Football Club. Norwich is the ideal destination for business or leisure combining vibrancy with the history and culture of a cathedral and castle city. |
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