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The Forum

The Forum is a contemporary landmark in Norwich, Norfolk, housing the Millennium Library, exhibition spaces, and two cafes and restaurants under one roof.

The Forum

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The Forum

Anchored on Millennium Plain in the city centre, The Forum is one of Norwich's most recognisable public buildings, its glass atrium flooding the interior with light. Inside you'll find the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library alongside specialist collections including the American Library, Norfolk Heritage Centre, and a Business and IP Centre.

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Opening hours

Closed
Monday08:00 – 23:00
Tuesday08:00 – 23:00
Wednesday08:00 – 23:00
Thursday08:00 – 23:00
Friday08:00 – 23:00
Saturday08:00 – 23:00
Sunday08:30 – 23:00

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Native2Norfolk Christmas Market at The Forum 2026
14 Nov
Landmarks

Native2Norfolk Christmas Market at The Forum 2026

The Forum14 Nov· 10am–4pmNorwich

Native2Norfolk's open-air pre-Christmas market fills Millennium Plain outside The Forum with Norfolk independent food producers, makers and creatives, selling handcrafted gifts, festive treats, artisan food and drink and decorations, with music and entertainment. It runs from 10am to 4pm and entry…

Jabbawocky Crafts Norwich Christmas Light Switch-On Market 2026
19 Nov
Landmarks

Jabbawocky Crafts Norwich Christmas Light Switch-On Market 2026

The Forum19 Nov· 3pm–8pmNorwich

Jabbawocky Crafts Village sets up more than 35 handmade stalls inside and outside The Forum on the evening of the Norwich Christmas lights switch-on, from 3pm to 8pm. Street food includes hog roast, churros, roasted almonds and mulled wine, and Evie's Owls bring their birds to meet visitors. It is…

Festive Fair at The Forum 2026
26–29 Nov
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Festive Fair at The Forum 2026

The Forum26–29 Nov· 11amNorwich

A four-day Christmas fair inside and outside The Forum, with East Anglian stalls selling jewellery, pottery, textiles, woodcraft, glassware, art, preserves, decorations, candles and cakes. Norfolk bands play festive music, local dancers and singers perform, and seasonal food and drink stands…

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