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Norwich - Castle Museum

East of Bridewell Alley is the Castle, which was built on an artificial mound. It consists mainly of a Norman keep, began on the stone keep in 1094 by William (Rufus) II. The interior is set out as a rotunda surrounded by various galleries which contain extensive archaeological sections, natural history dioramas, collections of medieval weapons, glassware and ceramics, as well as a painting collection which includes English and Dutch masters of the 17th and 18th century and numerous works of the Norwich School.

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Castle Mall

Opened in September 1993, this shopping precinct has been built under the area around Norwich Castle.

Norwich School of Painting

The founder of the Norwich School of painting, represented in the collection at Norwich Castle, was John Crome (1768-1821), a weaver's son who was trained as a sign-painter. He devoted himself almost exclusively to painting landscapes of his native area, including the following paintings dating from the beginning of the 19th century,"Carrow Abbey" (1805), "Norwich" and "The Back of the New Mills". One of the most gifted painters of the Norwich School was John Sell Cotman (1782-1842), the son of a barber. His masterpieces, which include many etchings and watercolors such as "Devil's Elbow" and "Mousehold Heath", all show a dazzling virtuosity.
Address
Castle Museum
Castle Meadow
Norwich NR1 3JU
England
Hours
April 1 to June 27
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
June 28 to October 3
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 4 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Adult 6.20
Concession or reduced rate 5.30
Child 16 & under 4.40
All values are in local currency
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Glass structure in front of the Norwich Castle.
Exterior of the Norwich Castle.
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