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Norwich Puppet Theatre is home to a professional puppet touring company who perform family shows at the Theatre and around the country. They also host a range of visiting companies and showcase the best in national and international puppetry and object-based theatre.
Norwich Puppet Theatre presents family puppet shows throughout the school holidays and on occasional weekends during term time. They also offer creative puppet making and skills workshops for children and families. During lockdown the Theatre has even put some of their wonderful activities online for families to enjoy at home. Visit their YouTube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC90yGyJLmL04mep1vCnKm7w
Theatre isn't just for young audiences, however. They also present evening performances for adults, as well as adult workshops and professional masterclasses.
Find out more about Norwich Puppet Theatre's current programme on the Norwich Puppet Theatre website.
Opening details
Address
St James,
Whitefriars,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR3 1TN
Directions
Map reference: TG 234093 Lat: 52.63589 Long: 1.30010
By Road:
Located at St Crispin's roundabout on the inner-city ring road. We have a small car park so it is first come first served, disabled users are recommended to arrive early to ensure a place. Otherwise pay & display at close by in the St Saviours car park. The Theatre is very close to Magdalen Street which is served by lots of buses including 501 & 502 park & ride services.
By Public Transport:
From Norwich station it is 20 minutes' walk to Norwich Puppet Theatre.
Parking: free
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Norwich station
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public 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)
Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
Hearing loop system
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
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 1Number of steps to entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
Notes
We sell coffees and teas, but no food - hence the "no" responses re food Q's.