by Katie Thompson
Norwich is well known for its art and creativity.
This is a city with a rich cultural history- from our architectural marvels to our collaborative community of indie businesses. And that’s without mentioning our innovative galleries like the Sainsbury Centre and award-winning Norwich University of the Arts.
City Living by Matthew Owen & Ian Westbrook
You don’t have to travel far before your attention is caught by a colourful mural, dazzling window display or beautiful heritage building. Norwich is a city abuzz with bustling cultural venues that play host to galleries, exhibitions and artists of every style.
So, what better way for the City of Stories to express itself than through outdoor art that’s free and accessible for all? The buildings themselves are the perfect canvas. Since 2016, Norwich’s urban art trail has been captivating locals and visitors alike.
Inspired by outdoor art in the United States, what were once plain walls now boast a myriad of ‘Norwich, City of Stories’ murals and there are plenty more cultural sights dotted around our medieval streets for you to see.
Now, art is available to everyone! And each time you take another look, be it close-up or far away, you’re bound to see it from a different perspective.
There are 8 large murals to tick off as you explore the city- from the top of Timber Hill on Ber Street and the hustle and bustle of Riverside to the cobbled lanes of Pottergate and just steps from our stunning Royal Arcade. Plus, with 12 smaller pieces within our 900-year-old Norwich Market (a collaboration with five community groups and seven artists), it’s the perfect excuse to stop for a delicious treat and taste everything our city has to offer.
The Case for Norwich by Derek Jackson
Check out the list below to make sure you’ve ticked them all off!
City of Stories
Artist: Poppy Cole poppycole.co.uk
Location: Pymm & Co, Ber Street, NR1 3EJ
Black and White Line art
Artist: Beverley Coaraldean genealityart.com
Location: Hatch Brenner, Theatre Street, NR2 1QY
The Dragon
Artist: Malca Shotten malcaschotten.net
Location: Above 1 Red Lion Street, NR1 3QF
The Case for Norwich
Artist: Derek Jackson derekjackson.artstation.com
Location: 16 Castle Street, NR2 1PD
Old Norfolk Folklore
Artist: Ella Goodwin ellagoodwin.co.uk
Location: Tickety Boo!, London Street, NR2 1HL
The Market-Place of the Iceni
Artist: Joey LaMeche https://joeylameche.wordpress.com
Location: Next to Castle Galleries, Arcade Street, NR2 1PN
City Living
Artist: Matthew Owen and Ian Westbrook 3dcreations.co.uk
Location: Frankie and Benny’s, Riverside, NR1 1WZ
City of Stories & Mavericks
Artist: Andrew S. Wilson facebook.com/AsOneArt
Location: St Stephens Street, NR1 3QR
Norwich’s Past, Present and Future
Artists: Kieran Harper, Amy Fellows, Lucie Knight, Emma Hulett, Katie Nice & Maisie Moffat, Ralph McCarthy and Joey LaMeche
In Collaboration With: Norwich Business Improvement District, Norwich Market, Notre Dame School, Free School Norwich, The Norwich School, Open Youth Trust and Norwich Theatre Royal.
Location: Norwich Market
The Dragon by Malca Shotten
Norwich’s Urban Art is a project by Norwich Business Improvement District
