Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Westwick Street
Norwich, NR2 4TT
Norfolk - Built
- 1401
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1372459, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593934, OpenStreetMap, www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-laurence-norwich.html
Before visiting Saint Laurence
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.
Check the church’s website →About Saint Laurence
Saint Laurence is a former Church of England place of worship in Norwich, Norfolk. It occupies sloping ground beside Westwick Street, extending towards St Benedict’s Street. No longer serving as a parish church, it has been closed since 1968 and is now maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust. Its heritage designation is Grade I.
The present church dates largely from 1460–72 and is built mainly of flint, complemented by stone and brick trim. Slate and lead cover the roofs, while dressed stone faces the clerestory. A three-stage western tower rises to 34 metres and features buttresses, battlements and pinnacles; restoration work in 1893 introduced a corner stair turret. Internally, the arcades rest on eight-sided piers, and angel carvings support the hammerbeam roof. Notable survivals include a medieval font and glass, several brasses, six bells and a painted 1921 war memorial. The oldest bell was cast around 1356.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Laurence?⌄
Saint Laurence is at Westwick Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4TT.
What denomination is Saint Laurence?⌄
Saint Laurence in Norwich belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Saint Laurence building?⌄
The building dates from 1401. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact Saint Laurence?⌄
You can reach Saint Laurence through its website at www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-laurence-norwich.html.
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Services: Thursday 9:00 AM; Wednesday 9:30 AM; Sunday 9:30 AM
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