
Tags: Norwich, Norfolk, Norwich castle, Royal Palace Reborn, Norfolk County Council, Norman England

After much anticipation, the wait is finally over… Norwich Castle's Royal Palace reopened on August 7, 2025, transporting visitors back to Norman England, shining a light on the historical significance of this medieval masterpiece.
Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the redevelopment project Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn has received £13m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and support from Norfolk County Council.
The Keep has been completely reimagined as part of the project, bringing Norman England vividly back to life.
There is so much to explore:
- The Grade I listed Keep, originally commissioned by William the Conqueror, will transport visitors back 900 years to the heyday of Norman England when Norwich was medieval England's influential second city.
- Recreated medieval palace with floors and rooms that have been meticulously reinstated and are fully furnished, bringing alive the sights and sounds of the Keep.
- The UK's most accessible castle, with step-free access from basement to rooftop battlements – a first in its 900-year history.
- The Gallery of Medieval Life: A British Museum Partnership will showcase nearly 1,000 medieval artefacts.
- Immersive, multisensory experiences that bring the Norman palace to life.
Channel 4 screened a documentary 'Norwich Castle: Rebuilding History' on Sunday, August 24, which can be seen on Channel 4's streaming site – just put the title into the search.
The feature-length programme, by Eye Film, follows eight years of exclusive filming at the Castle.
Narrated by Sir Stephen Fry, it follows the multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Castle's medieval Keep undertaken by Norfolk Museums Service, restoring it to its former glory as a Norman Palace.
Explore the new Norwich Castle KeepNorwich Castle, originally constructed under William the Conqueror and completed by Henry I in 1121, is a symbol of pride for Norwich and East Anglia. Its transformation will ensure that future generations can explore and appreciate its rich history.