Visitors Information
Opening and Closing Times
The Cathedral is open every day of the year from 7:30am to 7:30pm. Visitors are welcome at all times but are asked to respect the silence rule during services.
Entrance Fees?
There are no entrance fees. However, if you wish to donate any money to the Cathedral, which will go towards its development and upkeep, then please feel free.
How to find us ?
The Cathedral is situated at one of the highest points in the city. Close to the junction of Earlham Road and Unthank Road, it is approximately ten minutes' walking distance from the city centre from where it is well signposted. Wheelchair access is currently via the Sacristy door at the Unthank Road entrance to Cathedral House. Guide dogs are welcome. An induction loop is installed.
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When is the Sacrament of Reconciliation available?
For the most accurate details of confession times, please view our online diary.
General Times are as follows (all times are subject to change);
Saturday; 10:30 - 11:00, 15:30-16:30, 18:45-19:15
and by appointment.
Disability Access
Wheelchair Access: There is wheelchair access to the Cathedral via the Sacristy door.
Loop System: The Cathedral operates a loop system. Please set your hearing aids accordingly to take advantage of this improvement.
Large Print: There are large print Mass Books available for those who are visually impaired.
Eating
There are currently no means to provide meals. Refreshments are sometimes served after the 10am Weekday Masses at the back of the Cathedral.
Tower Tours
Why not give yourself a special treat and a fantastic view of the city and surrounding countryside by joining one of our weekend Tower Tours. These take place on Saturdays during the summer at 1:30pm, 2:30pm bookable in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, costing £3.00 per person for a guaranteed place, or turn up on the day to join a tour where there are vacancies.
Special group tours of the tower (maximum number 20 persons) are available by private arrangement (call 01603-624615 or email: )
The Cathedral is pleased to offer educational visits for groups of all ages. For further information please telephone 01603-728936 or email
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Please note that the larger version (331kbs) may take time to download.
The Cathedral has limited parking spaces. If you are unable to park within the Cathedral you may wish to park in one of the Car Parks mentioned below.
Recommended Parking:
"Park and Ride" car parks on the outskirts and get a bus in to the city. The fare is £1.75 before 9am and £2.20 after 9am and this amount covers 4 people travelling together. Click here for a park and ride map (67.3kbs). Please note that not all "park and ride" depots will be available on Wednesday and Thursday.
Castle Mall car park (number 24 on the map) is located near the Castle Museum in Norwich. Assuming you'll be in Norwich for three hours the car parking fee is approximately £3.00
St. Giles car park (number 21 on the map) is a 'compact' car park. There are often available spaces, although these are found in the upper levels of the car park. The charge for three hours is approximately £3.30. However the advantage of this carpark is that it is very near the Cathedral.
The Car Parks along Chantry Road are near to the Cathedral. We have no pricing information.
Further Information
For a FREE 'Where to Park' map of Norwich
phone 01603 212424 or write to -
Norwich City Council Car Park Services
Elliot House, 130 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3EZ
How do I book a group tour of the Cathedral?
Guided tours of the cathedral run from Easter to the end of September on Saturdays from 10:30 - 16:30. However educational tours can be booked for a scheduled time during the week. When booking a tour of the Cathedral, please could you provide us with the following information: Name of the Group and its leader, Your address and telephone number, when you would like to come and see us and how many people are in your group.
How do I find out more about the other Churches in the diocese of East Anglia?
On this website, we do hold the URLs (Internet addresses) of all churches in the Diocese of East Anglia in our links page. The addresses and phone numbers for all the churches in the diocese are available on the Diocese of East Anglia website. If you want to contact the Diocesan Office, their phone number is: 01508 - 492202/493956.
I would like to visit the Cathedral when I come to Norwich, but what else is there to do in Norwich?
There are many things to do in Norwich. St. John's Cathedral recommends that you visit the Norwich Tourist Board for more information.
