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Exhibition Centre at The Forum
Exhibition Centre at The Forum
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The Forum in Norwich is a stunning community building in the city centre and is the ideal place to meet any time of the year. There's an al fresco café and a pizzeria in a very unique setting plus an outdoor amphitheatre over looking the magnificent St Peter Mancroft church.
The Forum was an especially commissioned £65 million project for the East of England to celebrate the new millennium. Designed by Sir Michael Hopkins, who has designed a number of other award-winning buildings including Norwich Cathedral Refectory (2004). The Forum attracts approximately two million visitors per year and houses the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium and the 2nd Air Division Memorial Libraries, BBC East's regional headquarter, Norwich Tourist Information Centre, a shop, a cafe, restaurant, Fusion - a giant digital gallery (the largest in Europe), BBC open studio and The Curve auditorium.
Throughout the year an exciting and varied programme of events are staged, including outdoor cinema and opera, Comedy Store, jazz concerts, art exhibitions, craft markets and children’s school holiday activities. It's well worth checking the website, www.theforumnorwich.co.uk, telephoning the 24 hour information line on 01603 727905 or popping in to see what's going on.
Events at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Fri 30 Mar - Sat 27 Oct | 'Norwich - City of Centuries' Guided Walking Tour |
| Tue 19 Jun | Evening guided walk of Norwich: Architects |
| Tue 3 Jul | Evening Guided tour of Norwich: Over the Water |
| Fri 6 Jul | The Paston Letters - Guided Walk of Norwich |
| Tue 17 Jul | Evening guided walk of Norwich: Passageways |
| Fri 20 Jul | 'A Pub for every Day' Walking Tour of Norwich |
www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
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Millennium Plain,
Bethel Street,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR2 1TF
Location
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See location on Google mapsMap reference: TG 228084 Lat: 52.62778 Long: 1.29099
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Self-Catering PlacesFacilities
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Facilities for hearing impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has steps and no ramp
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
- Visual alarm system
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
