St Mary Magdalene Church, Norwich
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4TF
St Mary Magdalene’s Church was built in 1903. It was originally designed as a ‘chapel of ease’ for the parish church of St James the Less, Pockthorpe, but even before St James closed in 1972, St Mary Magdalene had become the main church for the parish.
The church, which is surrounded by terraced houses, serves a parish that includes all of Mousehold Heath, is easily reached on foot. The elegant church building has a number of objects of historic interest that were transferred here from St James, including a set of painted panels (produced by the Ranworth School during the Middle Ages), a 500-year-old baptismal font, and several 16th-century roundels that are set in the windows. Made of Flemish glass, the roundels originated from other Norwich churches.
On display will be original documents from St James and St Mary Magdalene, we will be showing a 1950s “cine film” of church life, and there will be displays about the history of our church and the people of Pockthorpe. There will be activities for children, who will have an opportunity to explore the church for themselves. Refreshments will be available – snacks, cakes, and hot or cold drinks.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000–1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000–1600
Location & directions
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4TF
- Directions:
- St Mary Magdalene Church is easy to find. We are on Silver Road on the top of the hill, and opposite Knowsley Road. The car park in front of the church and has space for 10 cars. There is additional parking in the area (e.g. on Crome Road) and buses (No. 10) stop on Silver Road close to the church. The main entrance to the church is in front of the car park. There is an accessible entrance into the church (through the hall entrance), and accessible parking.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Wheelchair and buggy users can access to the church via the hall doors. Inside the church, there are some low steps (up to the altar and towards the east end), which less abled visitors may find difficult to negotiate. The raised pews have high steps, and the sunken memorial garden can only be accessed by means of steps.
