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We are delighted to have a vibrant Schools and Family Learning department, welcoming primary and secondary school visits for many different learning opportunities.
Working from the Bowerbank Room, a modern purpose-built space in the Cathedral’s Hostry Visitor and Education Centre, our team of educators enjoy inspiring thousands of young people every year.
Our team of teachers and guides bring alive the wonderful history of Norwich Cathedral as an ancient sacred space and its story of faith, and they work with you and your learning objectives to ensure your pupils get the most out of their visit.
We have a brilliant selection of themed educational visits to choose from in our brochures for Primary KS 1-2 and Secondary KS 3-5:
Whether you're looking for a guided or self-guided visit, you'll need to book in advance.
Booked guided visits are available for £4.50 per pupil for a full day, £3.90 per pupil for a half day, £3 per pupil for a one-hour short visit.
Self-guided visits are available for both UK and foreign schools and colleges for a fee of £4 per student.
To book or for more about school visits, contact our Schools Admin Assistant.
We welcome visits from language schools and international groups but visits must be booked in advance.
Groups can choose to book a 60-minute guided tour costing £3 per student or take the self-guided option which costs £4 per student.
To help you plan your trip, we have created a special leaflet that you can download via the button below. This features all the key practical information about visiting the Cathedral.
To book a visit or for more information, please email schoolsadmin@cathedral.org.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to refuse admission to unbooked groups.
While visiting Norwich Cathedral is the best way to experience this stunning centuries-old space, we know this is not always easy.
As well as offering educational opportunities at the Cathedral, our team can also bring the Cathedral to your school. From meeting Edith Cavell to experiencing the Christmas story; from arch building and Norman history to a specialist RE day – we can tailor the day specifically to your needs.
In-school visits cost £3.50 per pupil. See our brochures for more details of programmes which can be adapted for in-school visits:
We are keen to build links with home educating families and host regular days on themes ranging from history and RE to art and science.
The days are aimed at ages 7-13 and include lots of hands-on activities as well as ideas to continue your learning at home.
They run 10am-1pm and cost £4.50 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates for January - June 2025.
Friday 10 January – Sacred Science: Sound including a visit to the organ loft and demonstration plus a singing workshop
Thursday 27 February – Here come the Normans: history day, including a look at what was here before the Cathedral was built
Thursday 20 March – Easter Journey: exploring the Christian story of Easter
Thursday 15 May – Mosque and Cathedral: visit to Rose Lane Mosque to explore Muslim worship and compare with the Cathedral
Thursday 12 June – Pilgrimage Experience: including walking the labyrinth
For more about our education work, including the resources we can offer to teachers and home educating parents, please contact our Head of Schools and Family Learning.