Norwich School, Norwich

Name: Norwich School
Address: 71a The Close, Norwich, United Kingdom

#120 among attractions in Norwich

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Norwich School is a selective English independent day school in the close of Norwich Cathedral, Norwich. Among the oldest schools in the United Kingdom, it has a traceable history to 1096 as an episcopal grammar school established by Herbert de Losinga, first Bishop of Norwich. In the 16th century the school came under the control of the city of Norwich and moved to Blackfriars' Hall following a successful petition to Henry VIII. The school was refounded in 1547 in a royal charter granted by Edward VI and moved to its current site beside the cathedral in 1551. In the 19th century it became independent of the city and its classical curriculum was broadened in response to the declining demand for classical education following the Industrial Revolution. ()

Coordinates: 52°37'56"N, 1°17'58"E

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71a The CloseThorpe (Thorpe Hamlet)Norwich United Kingdom

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Norwich School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle, Anglia Square Shopping Centre, Cinema City.

~370 ftSE
11th-century building and visitor centre
Norwich Cathedral, Norwich
2 min walk • Norwich Cathedral stands as an architectural masterpiece and historical beacon in the heart of Norwich, England. Established in 1096, this monumental structure boasts a Norman Romanesque style, with its construction spanning over two centuries.
~1450 ftSW
Hilltop Norman Castle with exhibitions
Norwich Castle, Norwich
7 min walk • Norwich Castle stands as a formidable historical fortification in the heart of Norwich, England. This Norman castle was originally constructed on the order of William the Conqueror between 1066 and 1075 and has since become a landmark of the city and an emblem of its...
~1770 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Anglia Square Shopping Centre, Norwich
9 min walk • Anglia Square is a shopping centre in the north of Norwich city centre, in Norfolk, England. Opened in 1970, it was part of a larger Norwich redevelopment during this period, which was also complemented by the establishment of the nearby HMSO building, Sovereign House, which opened in 1969.
~1000 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema City, Norwich
5 min walk • Cinema City is a Grade I listed cultural cinema in the city of Norwich in Norfolk, England. The building is owned by Norwich City Council and the site is managed by the charity Cinema City Ltd, charity number 288309.
~690 ftSW
Church, Historical place, Art museum
Hungate Medieval Art, Norwich
4 min walk • St Peter Hungate, Norwich is a Grade I listed redundant parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.
~1660 ftW
Museum, Historical place, Specialty museum
Strangers' Hall, Norwich
9 min walk • Strangers' Hall is a museum of domestic history located in Norwich, Norfolk, UK. It is a Grade I listed building. The oldest parts of the building date back to the fourteenth century, although many additions have been made to the structure over its hundreds of years of use.
~680 ftNE
Church
St Martin at Palace, Norwich
4 min walk • St Martin at Palace Plain, Norwich is a Grade I listed redundant parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.
~360 ftSW
Church, Historical place, Neighbourhood
St George's Church, Norwich
2 min walk • St George's Church, Tombland, Norwich is a Grade I listed parish church in Norwich.
~1680 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich
9 min walk • The Maddermarket Theatre is a British theatre located in St. John's Alley in Norwich, Norfolk, England. It was founded in 1921 by Nugent Monck.
~1040 ftSW
Music venue
OPEN Norwich, Norwich
6 min walk • OPEN is a venue and conferencing, live music & events space in Norwich, England. It is situated in the city centre, at the top of the Norwich Lanes. It is a Grade II listed building which was previously the regional headquarters for Barclays Bank.
~1400 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich
7 min walk • The Norwich Puppet Theatre is a nationally unique venue dedicated to puppetry housed in the medieval church of Saint James the Less a Grade 1 listed building, in the city of Norwich, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Norwich School?

Nearby attractions include St George's Church, Norwich (2 min walk), Norwich Cathedral, Norwich (2 min walk), St Simon and St Jude's Church, Norwich (2 min walk), St Mary the Less, Norwich (4 min walk).

How to get to Norwich School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Norwich School:

Bus

CitySightseeing / Norwich Tour • Lines: City Sightseeing Norwich (2 min walk)
Tombland, Stop CN • Lines: 21, 21A, 22, 45, 57, X5 (3 min walk)

Train

Norwich (14 min walk)