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Built by the Normans in the 12th century, Norwich Castle is one
of the finest Norman secular buildings to be found in Europe. Originally
built as a royal palace, the castle is now a museum and art gallery,
packed with treasures and collections of national importance. The
archaeology gallery has displays about Queen Boudica, with a ride-on
re-creation of an Iceni warrior’s chariot. There is an Egyptian
collection which is displayed in a replica Egyptian tomb with ancient
mummies.
The castle is home to impressive displays of Norwich Silver and
has the world’s largest collection of ceramic teapots. Hanging
in the galleries there are works by the famous Norwich School of
Painters, modern English paintings, Dutch landscapes and English
watercolours of the 18th and 19th centuries. Visiting exhibitions
can also be seen, including works from the Tate.
For spectacular views over Norwich, you can climb up to the battlements,
and a tour of the dungeons demonstrates what life was like for prisoners
who were incarcerated in years gone by.
The castle has a café that serves a range of teas, coffees,
and light lunches, and a gift shop with a good selection of merchandise.
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