Schools Visiting the Theatre
Welcome to Norwich Theatre. We want to make your trip to Norwich Theatre Royal as easy and simple as possible, so you and your students can concentrate on enjoying the workshop or show. Here you should find everything needed to make your visit to us as enjoyable as possible.
General Advice
We recommend that teachers read our short Teachers Guide to Visiting the Theatre, especially if they have not visited Norwich Theatre Royal. Please also take time to share the Schools and Groups Guide with your class. Our Learning and Education team can help with any other enquiries. Please email takepart@norwichtheatre.org or call 01603 630 000
Virtual Tours
A virtual tour of Norwich Theatre Royal is available here. This can be used before your visit to help familiarise pupils with the venue.
This short film has been commissioned for use in primary schools. It follows a school visit to the theatre and is can be watched in the classroom before your visit.
Safeguarding
A summary of Norwich Theatre Royal’s Safeguarding policies can be found here. A copy of the full policy is available upon request.
Ice Cream
To make visit easier, you may wish to pre-order ice creams or drinks for your groups. Please contact box office and they will be happy to help with this
Box Office:
01603 630000
Access
We strive to make Norwich Theatre Royal accessible for all. If there is anything we can do to support your visit please get in touch. Full information about what we offer can be found on our Access information page
Parking
There is no on-site parking for coaches or minibuses at Norwich Theatre Royal. There is a coach drop-off layby opposite the Theatre on Theatre Street. Access to the Theatre is across a zebra crossing.
Coaches and minibuses can park at Lower Clarence Road, situated behind the Norwich railway station, Norwich City Football Club, on non-match days and Harford Park & Ride, situated on the A140 Ipswich Road and A47 junction.
Minibuses can also park at surface carparks on Rouen Road and Chantry Road. For more information visit www.norwich.gov.uk