About The Halls

Today, the Halls are a magnificent and unique conferencing, banqueting, concert and exhibition venue with over 10,000 sq feet of space, right in the heart of Norwich. The two main halls are also licensed for civil weddings.

For organisers seeking a venue with a quiet and peaceful setting, there can be few more unusual and fascinating places to stage virtually any type of activity. This historic complex has the flexibility of four unique areas. They can be used separately or in combinations to meet the most exacting demands.

St Andrew's Hall - has a seating capacity of over 750 and with its high hammer-beamed roof, splendid arched columns and maple floor makes a fine setting for banquets, dinner dances, concerts, fashion shows, antique fairs, conferences, exhibitions and even sporting events.

Blackfriars’ Hall - a smaller hall with a seating capacity of 250, offering a quite different atmosphere, with oak panelling and beautifully proportioned windows arching to the lofty roof. Ideal for smaller conferences, concerts or banquets for up to 250 diners.

The Crypt - with its brick vaulted ceiling dating back to around 1300 this space has an inviting atmosphere, making it an attractive setting for evening functions, together with Beckett’s Chapel it offers capacity for 80 patrons.

The Cloisters - have been sympathetically restored to provide a reception, display area or a breakout area for large functions.

Please contact us via e-mail or on 01603 628477 for more infomation.

Halls Brochure

You can download an electronic copy of our current brochure by clicking the link below.

Visiting The Halls

We are usually open to the public Monday to Saturday from 0900-1700 and closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, however, that since all our spaces are available for private hire there is always the chance that you may not be able to gain access to one or more areas. For this reason we recommend that you check in advance before setting out specifically to visit The Halls.

Our staff are always pleased to welcome visitors and we soon we hope to be able to provide volunteer staff to act as informal guides to the complex.

For information on the availability of Volunteer Guides onsite at The Halls please see the schedule below.

Volunteer Guide Schedule

No information at present.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Guide at The Halls please contact us.


It is also possible to book guided tours of the buildings by Blue Badge Guides. To arrange please contact

The Forum
Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
01603 213999

www.visitnorwich.co.uk