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The Forum

2 Millennium Plain | Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1TF, England
01603-727950
Ranked #11 of 72 attractions in Norwich
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Educational Sites, Libraries, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: The Forum, Norwich, is one landmark destination with a unique mix of community resources, visitor experiences and conference, meeting and event...... more » Owner description: The Forum, Norwich, is one landmark destination with a unique mix of community resources, visitor experiences and conference, meeting and event facilities.Attracting over 2.5 million people each year, The Forum is home to an innovative programme of events and activities, many of which are free to enjoy. Inside The Forum, DON'T MISS Fusion, Europe's largest permanent digital gallery, which is free to enter. You can join a BBC Tour and go behind the scenes at the region's BBC TV and radio studios.You will also find the Millennium Library, two restaurants including PizzaExpress and a range of further education and advice services. Norwich Tourist Information Centre is also located at The Forum.Outside The Forum, Millennium Plain, Theatre Plain and The Forum Amphitheatre, host a year-round programme of community activities and popular events which lend The Forum a distinctly European atmosphere. The Forum's stunning open spaces and digital facilities are also available for hire by business and organisations looking for conference, meeting and training venues with a difference. « less
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Norwich
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The Forum has a great Library and exhibition space and have a few nice resturants. They nalso hold a comedy night there once a month. More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

...in the centre of Norwich, although some days there's more going on outside than in.,,but does that really matter? One downside is the extremely expensive car park ubderneath- avoid using it if you possibly can. More

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Norfolk
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A carbuncle in the centre of a fine city. The old library was razed to the ground in a devastating fire and we ended up with this monstrosity after years of wrangling over 'lottery' funding instead of the Council spending the insurance pay-out and building a perfectly normal library replacement. More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The views from the outside are impressive, but inside the feeling of space in the atrium and the view out to St Peter Mancroft are superb. Add to that a great library and an OK Pizza Express with great views and you can't really lose. More

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Norwich
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I find that there are always different things going on here - exhibitions etc so never the same twice - the cafes and restaurants are good too More

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Penicuik, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Nice modern space in this ancient city. Often has markets or exhibitions going on, and the library and BBC are situated here. Good outdoor space as well. More

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Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

All I wanted was some tourist advice but ended up reading, surfing the net and buying birthday cards! More

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Gants Hill, London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Very good Pizza Express and lots of cultural stuff going on More

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Norfolk
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Light and airy, often has exhibitions on. Fully library service, tourist information office, cafe and restuarant. An ideal hub for the city centre. More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Ordered pizza before a visit to the Theatre Royal and had to ask continuosly when it would arrive. Eventually when it did we had to leave it as we were due at the show. More

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