Norwich Castle has reopened after a major £27.5 million redevelopment, offering access to all five floors of the Norman keep from the basement to the rooftop battlements. The keep reproduces medieval rooms and floors, enabling immersive experiences such as sitting on a throne, dressing as Norman nobility, and appreciating twelfth-century palace scale. Commissioned by William the Conqueror and completed in 1121, the stone fortress was built with limestone from Normandy and symbolised royal authority in eastern England. The Great Hall features specially commissioned audio-visual projections and character panels that introduce historical figures. Volunteers contributed the Norwich Friends' Tapestry, a 19-metre embroidery recounting two East Anglian rebellions.
After years of careful planning and redevelopment, Norwich Castle has reopened its doors, transformed into what curators are calling "The People's Palace." For the first time in its 900-year history, visitors can explore all five floors of the Norman stronghold, from its atmospheric basement to the rooftop battlements with sweeping views of the city. A Norman Landmark Brought Back to Life
Commissioned by William the Conqueror and completed by his son Henry I in 1121, Norwich Castle has long been recognised as one of the most important Norman buildings in England. Built with limestone shipped from Normandy, its massive walls once symbolised royal authority in eastern England. Now, following a £27.5 million project, that grandeur has been reimagined for the modern visitor.
Collection
[
|
...
]