Best cathedral visit I've done! Beautiful and holy place, with the most welcoming staff and volunteers. Loved learning about Edith Cavell, and there was a super Refugee Week art installation when we visited. The cafe in the Refrectory (Bread Source) is delish and in a light and airy modern space.

Cathedrals are always worthy of visiting. The cathedral was such a friendly site. They always have friendly old people with gift shops of soap bars which smelt like my Nana. The cathedral has always had an organization of itself - choir singers always have perfect satin coloured outfits & it would be happy for you to listen to. Even the settings are plain & wooden, efficient. This is for anywhere really.

During an overnight stay in Norwich, we decided to visit Norwich Cathedral. It wasn’t a cathedral we were particularly familiar with, but our son has a Pilgrim Passport and, having previously visited places like St Paul's Cathedral, Ely Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral, and Canterbury Cathedral, we thought it would be a great opportunity to add another stamp. We arrived on foot, as the Cathedral Quarter is right in the heart of the city. Entry is free, and it’s open daily from 7am to 6:30pm, which makes it very accessible. As it turned out, the cathedral is absolutely stunning—widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Romanesque (Norman) architecture in Europe. It boasts the second-tallest spire in England and the largest collection of medieval roof boss sculptures in the world. We entered via the cloisters and immediately felt transported somewhere magical—very reminiscent of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Inside, there’s a fascinating mix of history and storytelling, from the copper baptismal font made using bowls from the former Rowntree's factory, to memorials such as that of Edith Cavell, a local nurse who sacrificed her life during the First World War. On our way out, we stopped at the The Refectory Bakery & Cafe, which has incredible views through its glass walls and skylights. The pastries were excellent and a perfect way to round off the visit. We also made sure to find the Paddington Bear statue in the Upper Close, which was a lovely extra for our son. We only wish we’d had more time to explore, as we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. A truly beautiful and memorable place—well worth seeing.

My favourite place in Norwich - and it is free! The cloisters is probably my favourite part of this wonderful cathedral. We haven't been during the summer yet, but in autumn and winter there have been many times when we have had the place almost to ourselves during the weekday. It is such a peaceful place and the volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions you may have. I highly recommend visiting and spending some time here.

A former Benedictine foundation. The cathedral has an electric range of stain glass and a hanging christmation which contains the blessed oils for services throughout the year ie baptism. The current font was donated from the a chocolate company prior to their move from Norwich to I think York. The cathedral is also home to the grave of Edith Cavell heroine of The First World War. The headstone is a modern innovation. Her initial headstone placed against the wall as a tribute would be nice. A nice peaceful space.