Cow Tower, Norwich

Name: Cow Tower
Address: Cotman Fields, Norwich, NR1 4JB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 333 1181

#10 among attractions in Norwich

Historical place, Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower

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Facts and practical information

The Cow Tower is an artillery tower by the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Built between 1398 and 1399 by the city authorities in response to the threat from France and indigenous English rebels, the tower was intended to defend the north-eastern approach to Norwich with hand cannons and bombards. It stood apart from the main city walls, close to the river where its height would have allowed it to fire onto the higher ground opposite the city. The tower was designed to hold a garrison when required and was well furnished, probably using different floors for dining and sleeping. ()

Built: 1398 (626 years ago)Coordinates: 52°38'3"N, 1°18'30"E

Address

Cotman FieldsThorpe (Thorpe Hamlet)Norwich NR1 4JB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 370 333 1181

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Day trips

Cow Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Norwich Cathedral, Anglia Square Shopping Centre, Cinema City, Hungate Medieval Art.

~1850 ftSW
11th-century building and visitor centre
Norwich Cathedral, Norwich
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0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Anglia Square Shopping Centre, Norwich
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0.6 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema City, Norwich
15 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.
0.5 miSW
Church, Historical place, Art museum
Hungate Medieval Art, Norwich
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~660 ftS
Bridge
Bishop Bridge, Norwich
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~1610 ftW
Church
St Martin at Palace, Norwich
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0.5 miSW
Church, Historical place, Neighbourhood
St George's Church, Norwich
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~1660 ftS
52°37'47"N • 1°18'26"E
Norwich Yacht Station, Norwich
8 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.6 miSW
Music venue
OPEN Norwich, Norwich
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~1860 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich
9 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.
0.6 miSW
Theater, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
The Halls, Norwich
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cow Tower open?

Cow Tower is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cow Tower?

Nearby attractions include Bishop Bridge, Norwich (4 min walk), St Helen's Church, Norwich (5 min walk), Pulls Ferry, Norwich (7 min walk), St James Mill, Norwich (8 min walk).

How to get to Cow Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cow Tower:

Bus

Bishop Bridge Road • Lines: 23, 23A, 23B, 24, 24A, 36 (3 min walk)
Bishopsgate / Cotman Fields • Lines: 57 (4 min walk)

Train

Norwich (14 min walk)