Dragon Hall, Norwich

Dragon Hall, built by merchant, Robert Toppes, is a medieval merchant's trading hall dating from around 1430. Some part of the site are believed to be older. Archaeological research has shown evidence of 1,000 years of human habitation on the site. Standing close to the river and the main road through the city, the Hall had excellent transport links.

The Great Hall is the centre piece of the site with its magnificent crown post roof which contains an intricately carved dragon on one of the spandrels.

The building operated as a showroom and warehouse for about 30 years. After Toppes' death it was sold and over the centuries was gradually adapted and divided to become a row of individual houses and businesses. It was bought by Norwich City Council in the 1970s and eventually funds were raised to repair and restore the building and in 2006 a major £1.8 million programme of restoration and development took place, primarily with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. A contemporary glass extension has opened up the architecture and displays now tell the history of this unique site.

Dragon Hall now operates as a heritage museum and is also a venue for all sorts of community, cultural,and learning activities such as weddings, parties, theatre and music, markets, school visits and workshops.

(Photograph courtesy of Trish & Chris Seymour).

Opening Times

Dragon Hall is open to visitors from April - November
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays 12 - 4pm

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Ticket Prices

Standard Admission
Adults £5.00
Seniors (60+) £4.50
Children (3-16) £3.00
Under 3s Free

Gift Aid Admission
Adults £5.50
Seniors (60+) £4.95
Children (3-16) £3.30

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Disabled Facilities

The ground floor and Great Hall are now fully accessible, with lifts, level floors and wide doors.
Unfortunately, the cellars and undercroft can only be reached by stairs. Detailed information about this part of the building is available on the ground floor.

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More Information

Telephone: 01603 663922

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