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Saint Michael and all Angels Ruin: its place in the landscape and history of Bowthorpe

Bowthorpe Hall Rd, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9AA

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Local architecture both ancient and modern. Ruin of fourteenth century church currently undergoing restorative building work, therefore highly visible but not accessible. Display, artefacts and light refreshments in adjoining modern church.

Displays, information and artefacts to examine. Four-minute walk to community garden featuring: *flint wall with six mosaics covering the area's history from 2,000 BC to the present day.; *two rustic pergolas, one of which is designed for collecting rain-water and providing shaded seating. Fifteen minute walk to modern passiv homes in recent new build area. Network of tarmac footpaths with cycle tracks to explore, some dating from Roman period, others established this year; all named after wildlife , many using old Norfolk words.
Full disabled access to church, ruin patio, garden of remembrance, and Bowthorpe community garden; and along footpaths.
DIY walking trails. Some with guides if available.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1000 - 1600

Location & directions

Bowthorpe Hall Rd, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9AA

Directions:
3 miles west of Norwich city. Left turn to Bowthorpe along Wendene. four minutes walk from Roys shopping centre.
Contact on day:
Sally Margaret Simpson
Telephone number:
+441603745698

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Only two designated spaces for disabled parking on site, but easy drop-off point, and other parking facilities in nearby shopping centre.

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