Behind the Scenes Experience: The Architecture of Archives
County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2DQ
Take a tour to understand the thought process of the architects who designed it and see the journey of a document entering the building. Find out about the search for the latest technology which was incorporated into the design. Finally have a look at documents from across Norfolk, including architectural drawings, plans, maps and elevations. See how different Norwich could have looked with three alternative plans for City Hall and a sketch for a flyover by Carrow Road.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 10:00-11:30
Location & directions
County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2DQ
- Directions:
- Visitors should park in the visitor car park by taking the road to the left when entering County Hall (before the car park kiosk). To enter the building, when facing the main County Hall entrance look to your right where you will see the doors to The Archive Centre. Please allow plenty of time to walk across the site from the car park.
- Contact on day:
- Victoria Draper
- Telephone number:
- +441603222599
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Spaces must be booked via our Eventbrite page: https://norfolkrecordoffice.eventbrite.com
- Booking website:
- https://norfolkrecordoffice.eventbrite.com
- Booking opens:
- 27 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2025 08:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
