Museums · East of England
Norwich Arts Centre
In or near Norwich.
Norwich Arts Centre — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Norwich Arts Centre is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The remains of St Benedict's Church in Norwich showcase the building's history, with features dating back to the 11th century. Visitors can see the impressive flint round tower and learn about the church's various construction phases and restorations over the centuries.
Place summary
Norwich Arts Centre is a museum located in the East of England. It serves as a venue for various arts and cultural events, showcasing local talent and international acts. The centre is housed in a historic church building, contributing to its unique character and atmosphere.
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Background
History
In 1976, a group formed for the purpose of starting an alternative venue for the visual and performing arts in Norwich. With the help of Norwich City Council the venue was opened in 1977 in a former carpet factory on St Benedicts Street and named "Premises". It moved to its current site, St Swithin's Church, in 1980 and has remained there since. Although a small venue, Norwich Arts Centre has hosted many well known bands and comedians, including Nirvana, Oasis, Muse, The Stone Roses, Manic Street Preachers, The Libertines, Coldplay, Enter Shikari, Biffy Clyro, Foals, Kasabian, Mumford & Sons, Bombay Bicycle Club, Jack Dee, Mark Lamarr, Sue Perkins, Steve Harley (as a 3-man electro-acoustic…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6316, 1.2878
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR2 4AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Established
- 1349
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Norwich Arts Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norwich Arts Centre?
- Norwich Arts Centre is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR2 4AP), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- What is Norwich Arts Centre?
- Norwich Arts Centre — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Norwich Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR2 4AP.
- When was Norwich Arts Centre built?
- Built or established in 1349.
- How do I get to Norwich Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR2 4AP.