Strangers' Hall
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A stunning Tudor house in the centre of Norwich, Stranger's Hall is a beautifully preserved building dating back to 1320.
In May 1900, Leonard Bolingbroke opened his house to the public as a folk museum, one of the first of its kind in Britain. He continued to fill the historic house with his ever growing collection of antiques, and in 1922, he presented the museum and contents to the City of Norwich.
Period features
Today you can wander through a maze of passages to discover a series of inter-linked rooms set out to reflect different periods of time. Take in the Tudor Great Hall where the owners would entertain and host city ceremonies, and the Georgian dining room, with chairs based on Thomas Chippendale’s designs.
Other rooms include the stone-vaulted undercroft, the Victorian parlour, nursery and dining room, and the panelled Walnut R oom which was added to the house by Mayor Francis Cock in the 17th century.
Why you should go
The third-oldest building still standing in the city today
Visitor information
Address
Charing Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AL
01603 667229
Opening times
Wednesdays 10am - 4pm
Sundays 1 - 4.30pm
Visitor information
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