Dragon Hall

115-123 King Street, Norwich NR1 1QE , England

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Ranked #26 of 76 attractions in Norwich

36 Reviews

Type: Historic Sites

Owner description: Dragon Hall is a magnificent Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall in the heart of Norwich. Visit us to see our beautiful carved and painted dragon in... more » Owner description: Dragon Hall is a magnificent Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall in the heart of Norwich. Visit us to see our beautiful carved and painted dragon in the stunning timber crown post roof of the Great Hall. Discover more about Robert Toppes, the man that built Dragon Hall, commerce, trade and civic life in the 15th century and how Norwich became England's second city. After Toppes the building was changed and adapted over the centuries and the Great Hall was lost and only rediscovered in the 1970s above the attics of a row of terraced houses and shops.We provide a great programme of activities for children and families in school holidays, curriculum linked days for schools, craft and textile workshops for adults as well as markets, fairs and living history events, concerts and performances. Dragon Hall is also available to hire for weddings, celebrations and business events. Dragon Hall is managed by The Norfolk & Norwich Heritage Trust, a registered charity. All our activities help us to care for this unique building and keep it open as for learning, cultural and community activities.

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Tonylinford

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“Fantastic Function Rooms”

Reviewed 1 April 2013

This is possibly thre best place in the city for a function for up to 100 people. The medievil room is simply enchanting. My only tip wpould be to avoid the depths of winter as there isn't much heating!

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Tony Thank you for your lovely comment about Dragon Hall being a great meeting venue. We do have modern heating and regret that on the day you were at Dragon Hall you felt cold. We would have been happy to have turned up the heating had you mentioned it on the day. I do hope that you use us as... More

StarbuckF

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

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“interesting”

Reviewed 24 January 2013

the information is really interesting, there are lots of different events there as well. the way the building has been restored shows clearly new from old, so you can see the contrast and know when you're looking at original features.

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Kessi76

Suffolk

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“Beautifully restored Merchants house.”

Reviewed 10 January 2013

Another group visit but we were all impressed. Great tour guide, very informative. Beautifully restored building and the exhibits are good especially those designed for children.. Good shop with good priced gifts

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martnvena

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“Christmas medieval market: What's not to like?”

Reviewed 7 December 2012

We went to the event at Dragon Hall last weekend and enjoyed it. We bought a wreath, some hand made tree decorations and a pair of holly ear-rings ..... all stuff for our Christmas...... and drank a glass of mulled wine there too ....... not our usual tipple. Yes, it was crowded. Christmas markets usually are and this one was... More

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RayNorwich

Norfolk

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“Christmas ? medieval market”

Reviewed 3 December 2012

We visited this lovely old building at the weekend with family that had travelled down from the midlands to visit for the weekend. we were all looking forward to our day trip out to see a Christmas event. As previously written by someone else who also visited I can agree with them that the stalls are placed very tightly into... More

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I’m so sorry your experience of our Christmas market didn’t meet your or our expectations. I’m afraid the musicians probably had gone for lunch during your visit. They play on a voluntary basis over the 2 days of the market and do take regular breaks throughout the day. I appreciate that the market can get busy, that is what gives... More

z j

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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“Poor for disabled visitors, bad medieval market”

Reviewed 1 December 2012

I went for the medieval market. The stallholders were dressed in furniture fabrics and selling the same stuff you see at every other sort of craft market. Poor. Also, for the disabled visitor who can't climb stairs, very confusing set-up. Too many people with not enough walking space between stalls made this visit a nightmare for me. I would have... More

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Thank you for your comments about the medieval Christmas market. I am sorry you did not enjoy your visit. With regard to disabled visitors who can’t climb stairs we do have an easily accessible lift. Throughout the weekend we also had a volunteer on duty to assist visitors who needed to use the lift and I am sorry if you... More

Digital-Finger

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

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“Nothing to see here, move on.....”

Reviewed 5 November 2012

I used to live in the same street as Dragon hall and I didn't get what the interest was then any more than I do now. Those involved with it are really into it, they wax lyrical etc, so if you're on their wavelength you might get it, but for me, there's nothing of more than a fleeting interest there,... More

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Thank you for your comment about Dragon Hall. I see that you visited in December 2011, which means that you must have attended an events or a private function as we are not open to museum visitors in the winter season. As you admit you are ‘not especially into historical buildings’ so you probably would not find Dragon Hall of... More

martin w

Norwich, United Kingdom

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“Middle Ages Gem hidden in side street”

Reviewed 24 October 2012

The building is situated on King Street Norwich which doesnt look too much but actually has a number of really old buildings. This old merchants hall/house is well worth a vist and it is amazing how it has withstood the various historically changes in the area ranging from the blitz to 1960s developments. It is ownwd and run by Norwich... More

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Thank you for your comments, I am pleased you enjoyed your visit to Dragon Hall. You may like to know that although the building is owned by Norwich City Council it is managed by The Norfolk & Norwich Heritage Trust - a charity. And the dragon is carved out of of wood and painted. We think that there were once... More

AbbieC

Suffolk, England

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“Wedding venue”

Reviewed 23 October 2012

Beautiful historic building which made an ideal wedding reception location. Loved the history of it all and want to return soon to learn more.

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I am delighted you enjoyed coming to a wedding at Dragon Hall. We love having weddings here and playing a part in so many special days full of love and laughter. I hope you will return soon. More

169MichelleP169

Barnsley, United Kingdom

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“Utter waster of time”

Reviewed 22 October 2012

Nothing to do. Kids fed up waste of money... Staff unhelpful dressing up clothes filthy. Gift shop over priced unsuitable for buggys

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I am sorry you didn't enjoy your visit to Dragon Hall. Our front of house personnel are volunteers and if you found them unhelpful then we take your comments on board and we will do our utmost to make sure this does not happen again. We do have a detective trail for children which involves dressing up in a Sherlock... More