“Norwich Cathedral should exist in an Open and not a Close”
The Very Revd Alan Webster, former Dean of Norwich
The Cathedral really comes alive when it is teaming with families taking part in a variety of learning activities.
We offer free family learning days in the school holidays during Easter, summer and Christmas. We have started offering themed days at a small cost at these times. Children and their parents/carers are given the opportunity to explore the Cathedral with trails and to take part in a variety of arts and crafts activities as well as singing, music, games and stories. Activities are tailored to suit ages 2 to 12.
It's a Monk's Life!, 6 June 10.00am to 4.00pm
Benedictine monks lived, worked and prayed in the Cathedral for over 400 years. Experience a typical monk's day in the 14th century with cooking, arts, crafts, plainsong and games.
Ages 8-12, cost £10.00
Play and Praise, 8 June, 11.00am to 2.00pm
Mothers Union free family service, activities and picnic in the Cloister.
Terrific Tuesdays 7th and 28th August, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Come along in August to our Terrific Tuesdays. Our theme this year is the Olympic Games, inspiring creativity across all forms of cultures. Enjoy trails, arts and crafts, games and stories throughout the Cathedral and herb garden.
Free event for children aged 0-11 years.
The Book of Life, 1 & 2 November, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Books in medieval times were beautifully made and greatly valued. Make your own unique book on this two day art course using medieval techniques and materials. Something to keep and value forever.
Ages 8-12, cost £20.00
Sleep-over in the Hostry, 9 November 6.00pm to 10 November 10.00am
Enjoy a tour of the Cathedral in the dark, have supper, watch a movie and listen to a story before bedding down in the same place where the poor people of Norwich slept over 400 years ago. Breakfast included in the morning.
Ages 8-12, cost £20.00
Christingle Craft activities, 22 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Make your own Christingle and other Christmas crafts before the service at 3.30pm. Free event for families and children of all ages.
You can download our poster which has details of family and themed activities.
Who to contact
Please contact Juliet Corbett (01603 218320) if you have any queries or would like to join the learning volunteer team.
Thank you
The Cathedral is grateful to the Heritage Lottery Fund, Anguish Educational Fund and other supporters who have been enthusiastic and generous funders of this valuable work.