Cathedral Welcomes Norwich City Hosts

On Wednesday 26 March, the Cathedral of St John the Baptist welcomed a number of Visit Norwich staff and volunteer City Hosts to see the wonders of the Cathedral. 

Heritage Officer Richard led a guided tour around the exterior of the Cathedral, offering an appreciation of the building’s remarkable architecture, before taking visitors inside to experience the scale and grandeur of the interior. The tour also highlighted the Cathedral’s historical and spiritual significance, both for the city and for Catholics across the Diocese of East Anglia.

The visit was organised by Bookings and Marketing Coordinator Sarah Miller as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen ties with Visit Norwich. The aim was to provide City Hosts with valuable insights into the Cathedral, equipping them to share accurate and engaging information with visitors to Norwich.

Later in the day, Visit Norwich members were invited to a special networking event at the Cathedral, which included a Hidden Places tour. This unique experience offered access to areas usually closed to the public, such as the Sacristy, the Choristers’ tunnel, the concealed room above the Walsingham Chapel, and sections of the roof space.

The tour was followed by a drinks and canapés reception in the Narthex, with views over the Cathedral garden. The evening provided a chance for local businesses and organisations to discover some of the Cathedral’s lesser-known treasures and to build relationships with like-minded individuals across the city.

Charley Purves, Cathedral Manager, commented:
“In working closely with Visit Norwich, we hope to increase visitor numbers and ensure that those exploring Norwich are aware that we are one of only nine cities in the UK with two cathedrals. We also aim to help promote this beautiful ‘garden quarter’ of the city – from Chapelfield Gardens through the Cathedral Garden and on to the Plantation Garden.”

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