Norwich High School for Girls

Set within 14 acres of grounds near the centre of the city, Norwich High School for Girls has been situated on Newmarket Road since 1933, having initially been established on Monday, February 22nd 1875 at Churchman House in St Giles, Norwich. In 1876 the School moved to the Assembly House, a home for the School praised by Miss Wise, Headmistress in 1925; “surely few girls’ schools can boast of more remarkable, more interesting, or more beautiful buildings. I do not say more convenient: but the inconvenience is part of the charm”. Despite the charm, a new age required new buildings. In particular, the demand for outdoor space for sports and indoor space for science led the School first to Stafford House in 1932 and then to Eaton Grove in 1933. It is in these fine nineteenth century dwellings, amongst playing fields, wooded paths, four period properties and new purpose-built school buildings that Norwich High School for Girls lives today. A fine example of a suburban Regency Villa, Eaton Grove once belonged to the Boultons of Boulton and Paul. The buildings retain many original features including a Crinkle Crankle wall and stunning architrave – particularly in the stunning Jameson Library. Visitors will be able to tour the site and can also explore the school’s extensive archive.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

10:00 - 14:00

Location & directions

95 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2HU

Contact on day:

Mrs Jo Grapes. 01603 453 265

Telephone number:

+441603453265

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] to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

27 Aug 2025 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

There is limited parking on site. Please use the designated short-term parking spaces on Christchurch Road, Albemarle Road, Mount Pleasant, Lime Tree Road and Newmarket Street. As a courtesy to local residents, please use the parking bays and do not park illegally on double yellow lines or across driveways. There is also non-permit parking on Bury Street and Onley Street.

Additional information

There will be an optional talk at 11am-12pm by our Archivist Tom Greenwood in Eaton Grove Hall.

Max no of people per tour:

100

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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