The Forum
The Forum
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7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
An iconic building in the centre of Norwich, where free events take place year-round, including The Forum’s own Norfolk Heritage Open Days, Norwich Science Festival and Norfolk Makers Festival. There are often fairs, exhibitions, family activities, talks, markets, and more taking place in and around the building. Designed to be accessible, this welcoming space is an essential part of city life and is open to everybody. From the striking architecture to the relaxed outdoor space, The Forum is a must-visit! Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library, the BBC, Pizza Express, Café Bar Marzano, and Citizen’s Advice Bureau can be found in the building. The Forum Car Park offers parking ideal for popping into the city, or catching a show at the nearby theatres. The Forum is available for hire, with affordable rates for all of its spaces. As a registered charity, The Forum reinvests all of its income into sustaining the building, and putting on a programme of free events.
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Costessey, UK5,822 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
I love that forum runs these them weeks in conjunction with the university, it really ignites the next generation’s imaginations. I took my, soon to be 6 year old twins there and they loved it! Especially the shark stand, I was also surprised how many sharks we have in our waters. There was lots for them to do and it was really informative she well presented, I particularly enjoyed the stand demonstrating the importance of trees and hedgerows in flood control!
Written 19 February 2023
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Thank you so much for your very kind review! We really appreciate your comments, and are so pleased you enjoyed Norwich Science Festival. You might be interested to know we are able to present events like Norwich Science Festival, and Norfolk Makers Festival thanks to those who use our car park - we use the income to maintain the building and put on a programme of free events for everybody to enjoy!
Written 3 April 2023
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Julie P
United Kingdom2,025 contributions
Sept 2022
One of the few places in Norwich I have visited before. It's modern and is a focal point and the starting point for trails, as it's a distinctive landmark. It contains a cafe, BBC and the library with sundry other smaller organisations found in the atrium entrance. The library is on two floors, situated behind a glass interior. Opposite is St Peter Mancroft church and nearby the Market Place.
Written 25 September 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to review The Forum, Julie, we really appreciate it!
Written 26 September 2022
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dan
Horning, UK2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Poor service from the staff especially the blonde girl, who decided the table next to us was a larger table so the tip for 6 would be bigger so ignored us. When we finally got served the waitress was very welcoming but was ruined by the initial 45 minute wait for even a drink.
Not sure if coming back
Not sure if coming back
Written 30 December 2021
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chris j
Norwich, UK24 contributions
Dec 2022
visited the Forum Norwich for Carols with the King concert on 4th December. It was absolutely freezing temperatures and we all sat with coats Scarves and Gloves on. Half of us left within the hour as could not stand the freezing conditions. Was told it is difficult to heat the place so the question I ask is....why choose this venue in the depths of Winter???
Won't be going next year and neither will any of our party..20 of lost sales!!
Won't be going next year and neither will any of our party..20 of lost sales!!
Written 20 December 2022
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Jan W
Lowestoft, UK12 contributions
Feb 2020
The Forum often has exhibitions and no exception is the Makers Market in February each year. Wonderful selection of crafts fro all over Norfolk, with workshops and time to see and watch what's going on. A bonus is a wonderful coffee shop with plenty of seating. Plus The Forum is right in the centre of Norwich, handy for the shops and market.
Written 23 February 2020
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Elle H
Norfolk, UK19 contributions
May 2022
Nice place to have a coffee and observe the world. I visit the library regularly and usually stop for a coffee and cake at the cafe. I sometimes work from here too as WiFi is good. Can be very noisy especially when it’s school holidays so I always avoid.
Written 2 June 2022
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kissane
Perth, Australia910 contributions
Dec 2019
A new building, centrally located. Lovely spacious feel, and worth a visit even if you don't intend shopping. The excellent Norwich Tourist Information Service is located here and is certainly worth a visit by itself. (They have an excellent free map of the city and staff are very helpful.)
Written 2 January 2020
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Stephen N
Norwich, UK119 contributions
Sept 2022 • Solo
A lovey place to see and visit, it has many attractions inside it too. Including Pizza Express, Cafe Bar Mazarno, the library. As well as BBC Radio Norfolk and BBC Look East too. Also the centre of the forum can do displays as well as job fairs etc too.
Written 23 September 2022
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Thank you so much for your kind review - we really appreciate it! Hope you visit again soon.
Written 26 September 2022
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Steve
Norwich, UK16 contributions
Feb 2022
One of the less characterful buildings of Norwich but still a decent place overall. Things going on and the plaza is great to sit down on a nice day. Events very geared towards families and children
Written 10 April 2022
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Matthew peck
Ipswich, UK537 contributions
May 2022
The forum has many interesting places. There is a café and a pizza express which I visited the pizza express. The food there was very nice. This place is also the home of look east and also has a fantastic library which would have a book for anyone.
Written 1 August 2022
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Can we take the dog in on a lead?
Written 28 October 2016
I can't actually remember seeing any restriction, but doesn't help you.....
When I went a couple of months ago a dog was sat with it's lead outside the Tourist Information where someone had put a water bowl. That seems OK for short visits but if you're heading inside the main facilities for a couple of hours that wouldn't work.
The variety of the different units could mean a conflict could arise unless all areas had similar restrictions, so I expect that there is an overall/all-areas ban, (although assistance dogs might be exempt).
Sorry I can't help more.
Written 30 October 2016
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