The following is a list of churches in Norwich. The churches listed lie within the boundary of Norwich City Council and do not include those of some of the city's outlying suburbs.The city of Norwich (within its medieval walls) at one time had 57 parish churches, the largest collection of urban medieval buildings in any city north of the Alps.
Churches that hold services
NameWardImageReferenceFoundedDenominationBeneficeNotesBowthorpe ChurchBowthorpe 1984see Notes"...a local ecumenical partnership between the Church of England, the United Reformed Church, the Methodist Church and [the] Baptists..."Bowthorpe Road Methodist ChurchWensum MethodistNorwich CircuitSt Athanasius Coptic Orthodox ChurchMarlingford Road, Easton 2008Coptic OrthodoxSt Athanasius Churchhttps://www.stathanasiuschurch.comCathedral of St John the Baptist, NorwichNelson 18821910Roman CatholicSt John the Baptist Cath.Cathedral of Diocese of East Anglia 1976Chapel Field Road Methodist ChurchTown Close pre-1881MethodistNorwich CircuitCurrent building 1881Christ Church, Eaton Eaton Church of EnglandEaton ParishChrist Church New Catton Sewell 1840-1841 Church of EnglandFirst church to be built outside the city walls.Eternity ChurchBowthorpe? Greek Orthodox Church of the Mother of GodThorpe Hamlet1934Greek OrthodoxHeartsease Lane Methodist Church Crome Holy Apostles SS Peter & Paul, Norwich UniversityRoman CatholicSt George, SprowstonCatton Grove 1962Roman CatholicSt GeorgeMile Cross Methodist ChurchCatton Grove 1933MethodistNorwich CircuitOak Grove Community ChurchCatton Grove?St Francis, Heartsease Crome 1956Church of EnglandFrancis of AssisiWitard Road Baptist Church Crome1958-1959Baptist UnionRCCG The Chapel Norwich Crome1998RCCGCurrent building at 193 Plumstead Rd, Norwich NR1 4ABSt Andrew, Eaton Eaton Medieval Church of EnglandEaton ParishMostly meets in new church building next door, built 1993Ipswich Road URC, Norwich Eaton1952URCOriginally plant from Princes St CongregationalSt Elizabeth, Earlhamhttp://earlhamparish.wixsite.com/ Wensum Church of EnglandEarlham ParishSt Mary, Earlham UniversityMedievalChurch of EnglandEarlham ParishSt Anne, Earlham University Church of EnglandEarlham ParishUniversity of East Anglia Catholic Chaplaincy UniversityRoman CatholicMasses twice a weekJessopp Road URC, Norwich UniversityURCAbout to join St Peter's Methodist as a Methodist/URC partnershipUEA Quaker Meeting UniversityQuakersServant's Church University Calvary ChapelSt Catherine, Mile CrossMile Cross 1936Church of EnglandSt Luke, New CattonMile Cross 1990Church of EnglandSt Luke & St AugustineProclaimersSprowston EastHillsongOutside Norwich City boundarySoul Church NorwichHeartsease IndependentSt Mary Magdalene, NorwichSewell 1902-1903Church of EnglandRosebery Road Methodist ChurchSewell 1908MethodistNorwich CircuitCongregation may be olderSt Augustine, New CattonMancroft MedievalChurch of EnglandSt Luke & St AugustineOld building redundant 1997 (CCT 2000), now meets in nearby hallSt Barnabas, HeighamMancroft1903Church of EnglandSt ThomasNow part of St Thomas NorwichSt George ColegateMancroft MedievalChurch of EnglandSt Andrew, NorwichMancroft MedievalChurch of EnglandCurrent building 1469-1506St Giles on the HillMancroft MedievalChurch of EnglandRestored 1866-1867St Peter MancroftMancroft MedievalChurch of EnglandGreater Churches NetworkSt Stephen, NorwichMancroft MedievalChurch of EnglandSt John TimberhillMancroft MedievalChurch of EnglandSS John the Baptist & JulianSt Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Ch, NorwichMancroft2016Russian OrthodoxNorwich Central Baptist ChurchMancroft C17thBaptist Union2003 merger of St Mary's, Dereham Rd & Mile Cross Baptist churchesOld Meeting House Congregational ChurchMancroftC16thCong FederationCurrent building 1693Surrey ChapelMancroft1844FIECNorwich Salvation Army CitadelMancroftSalvation ArmyMile Cross Salvation Army is just outside city boundaryNorwich Quaker MeetingMancroftQuakersNorwich Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMancroft1970s7th-Day AdventistPotter's House NorwichMancroft 1984Potter's HouseBuilding previously home to Dereham Road BaptistOctagon Chapel, NorwichMancroft 1680sUnitarianCurrent building 1756. Presbyterian until early C19thSt Thomas, NorwichNelson 1880sChurch of EnglandSt ThomasHoly Trinity Brompton church plant 2013St John the Theologian, NorwichNelsonArchdiocese of Russian Orthodox Churches in Western EuropeMeets in Trinity URC. Previously met in St John de Sepulchre (below)St Peter's Methodist Church, Park LaneNelson1939MethodistNorwich CircuitAbout to join Jessopp Road URC as a Methodist/URC partnershipTrinity URC, NorwichNelson 1867United Reformed ChurchBuilt 1956 on the site of the redundant Unthank Road Baptist Church demolished in 1955Holy Trinity, HeighamTown Close1861Church of EnglandSt Alban, Norwich1932-1937Church of EnglandSt ThomasNow part of St Thomas NorwichNorwich Elim ChurchTown CloseElimNorwich CathedralThorpe Hamlet MedievalChurch of EnglandDedicated to the Holy & Undivided TrinitySt George TomblandThorpe Hamlet MedievalChurch of EnglandSt Helen, NorwichThorpe Hamlet MedievalChurch of EnglandOnly part of the giant building is still used as a church; dedicated to Helena, mother of ConstantineSt Julian, NorwichThorpe Hamlet MedievalChurch of EnglandSS John the Baptist & JulianBombed in 1942, rebuilt in 1953 mainly due to the connection of the church with the medieval mystic Julian of NorwichSt Matthew, Thorpe HamletThorpe Hamlet 1981 Church of EnglandReplaced Victorian church on different site (see below)Princes Street URC, NorwichThorpe Hamlet 1819URCCurrent building 1868Norwich Evangelical Free ChurchThorpe Hamlet IndependentKing's Community Church NorwichThorpe HamletNewfrontiersMeets in 3 locations across the cityMethodistNorwich CircuitNew building 1954 after original bombedSt Mark, LakenhamLakenham 1840s Church of EnglandSt John the Baptist & All Saints, LakenhamLakenham MedievalChurch of EnglandLakenhamSt Paul, TuckswoodLakenham 1969Church of EnglandLakenham
Closed church buildings The Norwich Historic Churches Trust (NHCT) maintains and repurposes redundant church buildings in Norwich. NameImageFoundation date/periodYear closedDenominationNotesHoly Apostles Jesuit Chapel 18291880sCatholic Church Dedicated to the Apostles. No longer needed once the cathedral was builtSt Michael, Hellesdon Church of England Dedicated to Michael. Benefice with St Paul's & St Mary's, outside city. No Sunday services but midweek groups.All Saints, Norwich Medieval1973 Church of England Dedicated to All Saints. NHCT. Since 2015 used as an antique centre and tearoom:St Clement Colegate Medieval, probably 11th century1971 Church of England Dedicated to Clement. NHCT. Formerly used as a stonemason's lodge. Currently in use as a crafts person and builder's storeSt Edmund, Fishergate Medieval1950s Church of England Dedicated to Edmund the Martyr. NHCT. Formerly used as a cardboard box store for the factory across the road. Since then it has been restored and is currently in use by Call to PrayerSt Etheldreda, Norwich Medieval1961 Church of England Dedicated to Æthelthryth. NHCT. Currently in use as St Etheldreda's Artist StudioSt Gregory, Pottergate Medieval1971 Church of England Dedicated to Pope Gregory I. NHCT. Currently being rented as an antiques centre, run by the same people that run the All Saints Antiques CentreSt James the Less, Pockthorpe Medieval1972 Church of England Dedicated to James the Less. NHCT. Home to Norwich Puppet Theatre since 1980St John de Sepulchre Medieval1984 Church of England NHCT. AKA John the Theologician. Currently in use as a wedding and ceremonies venue run by The Flint RoomsSt John Maddermarket Medieval1982 Church of England Dedicated to John the Baptist. Used by Greek Orth. 1982–1990. Churches Conservation TrustSt Laurence, Norwich Medieval1968 Church of England Dedicated to Lawrence of Rome. Churches Conservation TrustSt Margaret, Norwich Medieval1975 Church of England Dedicated to Margaret the Virgin. NHCT. Known as the Church of Art due to its use as a venue for art exhibitionsSt Martin at Oak Medieval1960s Church of England Dedicated to Martin of Tours. NHCT. Currently in use as a music school and performance space run by The Wharf AcademySt Martin at Palace Medieval1971 Church of England Dedicated to Martin of Tours. NHCT. This is Norwich Historic Churches Trust's base of operations. It includes a visitors' centre as well as the Trust's administrative officesSt Mary Coslany Medieval1971 Church of England Dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus. NHCT. In use by a publishing service and an internet book-sellerSt Mary the Less, Norwich Medieval1544 Catholic Church Dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus. Used by a variety of denominations ever sinceSt Matthew, Thorpe Hamlet (old) 18511970s Church of England Dedicated to .Matthew the Apostle New St Matthew's built further from city centre (see above). Now officesSt Michael at Plea Medieval1971 Church of England Dedicated to Michael. NHCT. Currently rented to a Christian bookshop. It also has a cafe/tearoom and hosts a range of talks and eventsSt Michael (Miles) Coslany Medieval1971 Church of England Dedicated to Michael. NHCT. Currently in use by The Oak Circus Centre and home to the Lost in Translation Circus CompanySt Peter Hungate Medieval1936 Church of England Dedicated to Peter. NHCT. Since 2009 it has hosted the Hungate Medieval Art, an exhibition space celebrating Norwich's Medieval heritage and artSt Peter Parmentergate Medieval1980 Church of England Dedicated to Peter. NHCT. Currently home to Amanda Bradbury, an integrative counselling specialist St Saviour's, Norwich Medieval1970s Church of England Dedicated to Jesus. NHCT. Now it is the Thalia Theatre Company, an educational arts related learning provider for disabled people with a focus on physical and sensory impairments and learning difficultiesSS Simon & Jude, Norwich Medieval1892 Church of England Dedicated to Simon & Jude. NHCT. Taken over by Curious Directive in 2018, it is used as a shared workspace for freelancers working in creative industriesSt Swithin, Norwich Medieval1951 Church of England Dedicated to Swithun. NHCT. Home to Norwich Arts Centre since 1980Silver Road Baptist Church 1910Baptist Union
Ruins
NameImageFoundation date/periodYear closed/destroyedDenominationNotes St Michael & All Angels, Bowthorpe Medieval1790s Church of England Dedicated to Michael & Angels. Bowthorpe Church now situated next to ruinsSt Bartholomew, Ber Street Medieval by 1550 Catholic Church Dedicated to Bartholomew. Piece of ruined tower remainsSt Bartholomew, Heigham Medieval1942 Church of England Dedicated to Bartholomew. Destroyed by bombing during Baedeker Blitz 27-29 April 1942; only tower remainsSt Benedict, Norwich Medieval, probably 11th century1942 Church of England Dedicated to Benedict of Nursia. Destroyed by bombing June 1942; only tower remainsSt Peter Southgate, Norwich Medieval1880s Church of England Dedicated to Peter. Demolished, ruins still extant.
Lost churches NameImageFoundation date/periodDate lost/destroyedDenominationNotes All Saints, Fyebridgegate MedievalGone by 1551 Catholic Church St Botolph Medieval Gone by 1548 Catholic Church Dedicated to Botolph The site of the church was destroyed when Anglia Square was built in 1974.St Christopher, Norwich Medieval, possibly late Saxon, listed in Domesday 13th century Catholic Church Dedicated to St Christopher, one of only 9 pre-Reformation dedications to the saint in England Destroyed by fire and not rebuiltSt Clement Conesford Medieval 16th century Catholic Church Dedicated to Clement of Rome.St Crowche Medieval Gone by 1551 Catholic Church St Martin at Bale Medieval Gone by Catholic Church St Mary in the Marsh, Norwich Medieval1564 Church of England Dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus.