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Cathedral of St John The BaptistCathedral of St John The Baptist

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist is the second largest Catholic Cathedral in the UK and one of Norwich’s iconic buildings. Its external grandeur and magnificent interior make it well worth a visit for those interested in architectural history. Tours are also available of the tower offering wonderful views over the city and beyond. The visitor centre, the Narthex, includes a
refectory, shop and garden – making it a perfect place to relax and unwind.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (with charge) Baby changing facilities Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site light refreshments Public toilets Children welcomeFacilities for hearing impairedGuided tours for groupsGuided tours for individualsSmoking not allowedWedding receptions

Prices


Free entry
Tower Tours in season – £3 per adult, £1.50 per child.
Entry to the Cathedral & Narthex is FREE

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Cathedral 7.30am-7.30pm daily. Ref Tue-Sat 10.30am-4pm.
Tower Tours every Sat Apr-Oct, 1.30pm & 2.30pm or by appointment at other
times of the year.
   
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Contact

Clare Goddard
Tel: 01603 724381
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Venue

Cathedral of St John The Baptist

Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2PA

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Map reference: TG 222084  Lat: 52.62807  Long: 1.28230


By Road:
Follow the A11 into Norwich. Turn left at the inner ring road roundabout (A140) and right into Unthank Road at the next jct (traffic signals). Continue to the end where the Cathedral is on the left.

Bus no 25 (first) from the station forecourt to Unthank Road (Neville Street) stops close to the Cathedral.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile (1.6 kms) from Norwich station

Disabled Access – level-access to the Cathedral, the tower is not accessible to all.