Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Norwich
Norfolk - Built
- 1450
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1306145, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17535887
Before visiting Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of Saints Peter and Paul
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a medieval Church of England parish church in Norwich, Norfolk. It remains a parish church and is protected as a Grade I listed building. Its exceptional size, at 171 feet in length with a 130-foot tower, reflects the wealth that the medieval wool trade brought to East Anglia.
Reconstruction began during the early fifteenth century, with most of the building finished by about 1450 and the tower completed in 1511. Wealthy local merchant families financed the work, which used costly Barnack limestone alongside flint. The unified Perpendicular Gothic design includes a six-bay aisled nave, transepts, two porches, a chancel and the west tower. Notable survivals include the original ringing gallery, an angel roof, carved roof bosses and an octagonal font depicting the sacraments. Much medieval glass and the rood screen were lost following the Reformation, although limited restoration in 1867, 1903 and 1912 left much of the historic fabric intact.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of Saints Peter and Paul?⌄
Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Norwich belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul building?⌄
The building dates from 1450. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
Other Church of England churches in Norwich
Services: Thursday 9:00 AM; Wednesday 9:30 AM; Sunday 9:30 AM
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Services: Thursday 9:00 AM; Wednesday 9:30 AM; Sunday 9:30 AM
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