26 Aug 2025
Norwich Castle Keep Reopens

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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.

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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.

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The Keep has been completely reimagined as part of the project, bringing Norman England vividly back to life.

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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.

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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 Keep

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Norwich 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.

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