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The Forum

2 Millennium Plain | Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1TF, England
01603-727950
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Ranked #18 of 75 attractions in Norwich
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Educational Sites, Libraries, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: The Forum, Norwich, is one landmark destination with a unique mix of community resources, visitor experiences and conference, meeting and event... more » Owner description: The Forum, Norwich, is one landmark destination with a unique mix of community resources, visitor experiences and conference, meeting and event facilities.Attracting over 2.5 million people each year, The Forum is home to an innovative programme of events and activities, many of which are free to enjoy. Inside The Forum, DON'T MISS Fusion, Europe's largest permanent digital gallery, which is free to enter. You can join a BBC Tour and go behind the scenes at the region's BBC TV and radio studios.You will also find the Millennium Library, two restaurants including PizzaExpress and a range of further education and advice services. Norwich Tourist Information Centre is also located at The Forum.Outside The Forum, Millennium Plain, Theatre Plain and The Forum Amphitheatre, host a year-round programme of community activities and popular events which lend The Forum a distinctly European atmosphere. The Forum's stunning open spaces and digital facilities are also available for hire by business and organisations looking for conference, meeting and training venues with a difference. « less
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

great place to meet after shopping, lovely social place to sit in the evening , and plenty of people watching to be done !!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

I love going back again and again to the Forum where there is an excellent library and pizza restaurants where you can eat and watch the world go by. It is a good place to meet friends for a cup of coffee and a cake as well. Parking is easy and secure.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Clean and tidy with 'musical experience' well provided for by Forum staff. Good provision for food and drink within the Forum building.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Lots going on at dfferent times of the year. Good eating places and a good view of the cathedral nice places to sit otside and watch the world go by.

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

I'd grab a coffee and cake there, but it tend to be quite overcrowded at lunch. They have a lovely selection of cakes, cookies and sweet things along with herbal teas, normal teas, coffees and soft drinks. The staff sometimes seem a bit hurried off their feet, but all in all the atmosphere is good.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

Plenty to do here as the Forum houses the Norwich Library. There is also a Pizza Express restaurant there and we have eaten there loads of times, but the only downside is it gets very busy so perhaps booking would be advisable if that is allowed. Food is great, would thoroughly recommend it.

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See 3 more reviews by Mazma46_13 for Norwich
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013 via mobile

They do free caft stuff for kids every Sunday I go with my kids there everyweek nice friendly people in there nice place my kids love it in forum nice when they have things on for kids and they are free they need things to do I pick a booklet up now allways something going on in there

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

There is always something happening here. Never seems to be empty. Always worth a visit. The tourist information site here is always usefull with friendly staff on hand

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

When living in Norwich I always loved popping into the Forum to pick up a few books and browse the current exhibitions. Its very family friendly and much more modern library experience than in most areas.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

It's a place that looks like it should offer more. Plenty of space, a decent cafe and a pizza express don't quite cut it. When there are events it has a real buzz but at other times it lacks soul and souls.

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