Norwich Castle rises prominently above the city centre, a substantial stone structure standing 27 metres high that has dominated the Norwich skyline since Norman times. Built as a royal fortress in the 11th century, the castle now functions as a history museum, welcoming visitors keen to explore centuries of Norfolk’s past. The building itself, constructed from stone and fortified with characteristic castle architecture, serves as both a landmark and a repository of artefacts spanning from medieval weaponry to local archaeological finds.
The castle’s position within Norwich makes it accessible to those exploring the city’s historic core. Inside, the museum galleries trace the area’s development from Anglo-Saxon settlement through to the present day, with displays covering everything from Roman coins to Tudor portraits. The climb to the top of the keep rewards visitors with panoramic views across Norwich and the surrounding Norfolk countryside, offering a sense of why this fortress was strategically positioned here over nine centuries ago.