Norwich Cathedral: Making music

Music has been an important part of religious life throughout the cathedral’s history, and this tour will explore the contributions ordinary people have made – choristers, organists, and composers. On the way we’ll encounter a composer who may have known Shakespeare, an organist who attacked his neighbour with a dagger, a master of music with methods for training his choristers we might fund dubious today, and a ‘singing-man’ and composer who served the cathedral for 50 years, through the reigns of 5 monarchs. Discover the moments in history when making music in church is a problem. We’ll also visit some of the earliest images we have the cathedral, in the carvings on the cloister bosses. Join us on this story of the ordinary lives which have made music in our magnificent cathedral.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

Tour 1030

Saturday 19 September:

Tour 1330

Location & directions

The Dean & Chapter of Norwich Cathedral, Chapter Office, 65 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DH

Directions:

Meeting point and directions will be issued on booking

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] at least 48hrs in advance of the booked event to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Disabled parking must be pre-booked by telephoning 01603 218300.

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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