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We are a heritage conservation charity that cares for 18 repurposed, medieval churches in Norwich.

04/09/2026

The tower conservation project at St Simon and Jude is complete, swipe to see the before and after!

The project has involved removing invasive vegetation, which was coving most of the structure, and repairing the masonry. This project has been funded with generous grants from Historic England, the John Jarrold Trust, the Pilgrim Trust, the Norfolk Churches Trust, and Norwich City Council.

The project was carried out by the Norwich Historic Churches Trust alongside a brilliant team from Isle architects, Tyrrell builders, and Bespoke scaffolding.

We are delighted to have brought the tower back to life and stabilise it for the future. The tower at St Simon and Jude is officially the newest ruin in town!

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01/09/2026

The Norwich Arts Centre will be open on the 11th of September for visitors to view the Auditorium as part of Heritage Open Days. St Swithin's Church on Benedicts Street is one of the few Norwich medieval churches to have lost their towers. The church lost its tower in 1882, demolished as it was deemed unsafe and replaced with the turret seen at the west end today. The Arts Centre will be open between 11am-1pm on the 11th.

28/08/2026

Hungate Medieval Art on Princes Street will be open on the 12th of September for the Norfolk churches trust Ride and Stride. In addition, they will be holding a talk 'Some Everyday Stories of Hungate People' on the 19th of September 12-12:30pm and on the 20th of September 2-3:30pm.

27/08/2026

Community East will be opening St Peter Parmentergate to view the church and for family friendly art activities on the 16th of September as a part of Heritage Open Days. The church contains the intricate memorial to Richard Berney and Elizabeth Hobart, erected in 1623 and boasting a grand canopy with carved figures. The art activities will take place at 12-1:30pm and 2-3:30pm.

25/08/2026

Mander Auctioneers will be holding a Valuation and Open day on the 16th of September for Heritage Open Days at the church of St Mary Coslany. The church has a wonderful round tower understood to date to the early twelfth century due to the use of imported Caen stone in the belfry openings. The church will be open for visitors 9am-12pm.

21/08/2026

St Margaret's Gallery will be holding the Norwich Print Fair and opening the church for Heritage Open Days from the 8th - 19th September. Visitors are welcome to explore the gallery and church. They will be open from 10am-5pm daily and 10am-4pm on Sunday.

20/08/2026

The Flint Room will be opening the doors of St John De Sepulchre on the 15th of September, between 10am-4pm, for Heritage Open Days. St John's holds an elaborate reredos created by John Oldrid Scott, a prominent nineteenth-century architect with his most renowned building being Saint Sophia Cathedral, London. The Oldrid Scott altarpiece will be viewable on the open day!

18/08/2026

The Norwich Puppet Theatre is holding an open day on the 13th of September as a part of Heritage Open Days for people to visit the church. St James Pockthorpe is a curious looking church due to an octagonal belfry rising from a square tower embedded in the roofline. This arrangement of the west end is thought to have been a result of the limited boundary of the medieval site necessitating a tower built above the nave.

15/08/2026

We are seeking new Trustees to join our Board, including a new Treasurer. We also invite applications from people who might be interested in taking on the role of Chair or Co-Chair.
If you have an interest in preserving 18 of the medieval churches in Norwich and are seeking a volunteer role, this could be the perfect role for you!
Closing date for applications is 30 September 2026. For the full recruitment pack (details of the roles, person specifications and how to apply) visit our website nhct-norwich.org/current-vacancies

14/08/2026

St Gregory's Antiques and Collectables will be open for business as usual throughout the Heritage Open Days with visitors welcome to see the church. Marvel at what is possibly the trust's most historically significant church, boasting incredible architecture and stunning surviving medieval wall paintings!

Address

St Martin At Palace Church
Norwich
NR31RW

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

01603 611530

Website

http://www.nhct-norwich.org/

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