List of tallest buildings and structures in Norwich Facts for Kids

Norwich is a historic city in the United Kingdom, known for its beautiful old buildings and modern structures. Have you ever wondered which buildings in Norwich reach the highest into the sky? This article explores the tallest buildings and structures in the city, showing you how high they are and what they are used for.

Norwich's Tallest Buildings
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Norwich's Tallest Buildings

Norwich has a mix of very old and quite new tall buildings. From ancient cathedrals to modern homes, these structures stand out in the city's skyline. Here are some of the tallest:

Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral is the tallest building in Norwich.

Standing at an impressive 96 metres (about 315 feet), Norwich Cathedral is the tallest building in Norwich. It's a very old and important religious building, first completed in 1145. Its tall spire has been a landmark for centuries.

Norwich City Hall

Norwich City Hall is a government building.

The Norwich City Hall is 63 metres (about 207 feet) tall. This building is used by the local government and was finished in 1938. It's a well-known building in the heart of the city.

Normandie Tower and Winchester Tower

Normandie Tower, one of Norwich's tall residential buildings.

Winchester Tower, another tall residential building.

These two residential towers, Normandie Tower and Winchester Tower, are both 48 metres (about 157 feet) tall. They each have 16 floors and were built in 1966, providing many homes for people in Norwich.

The Quad (Pablo Fanque House)

The Quad, also known as Pablo Fanque House.

The Quad, also known as Pablo Fanque House, is a residential building that stands 46.2 metres (about 152 feet) tall. It has 14 floors and was completed more recently in 2018.

County Hall and Norfolk Tower

Norfolk County Hall.

Norfolk Tower, an office building.

Both County Hall and Norfolk Tower are 45 metres (about 148 feet) tall. County Hall, built in 1968, is another government building with 13 floors. Norfolk Tower, built in 1974, is an office building with 11 floors.

St Peter Mancroft

St Peter Mancroft church.

St Peter Mancroft is a religious building that reaches 44.5 metres (about 146 feet) high. It was completed in 1455 and is another important historical landmark in Norwich.

University of East Anglia Chimneys

The tall chimneys at the University of East Anglia.

The two chimneys at the University of East Anglia are 43 metres (about 141 feet) tall. These industrial structures were built in 1965.

Westlegate Tower

Westlegate Tower, a residential building.

Westlegate Tower is a residential building that is 41 metres (about 135 feet) tall. It has 13 floors and was finished in 2014.

St John the Baptist Cathedral

St John the Baptist Cathedral.

St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich is another significant religious building, standing 38 metres (about 125 feet) tall. It was completed in 1910.

Other Tall Residential Towers

Several other residential towers in Norwich are 37 metres (about 121 feet) tall, each with 11 floors. These include Compass tower, Ashbourne Tower, Burleigh Tower, Markham Tower, Aylmer Tower, and Seaman Tower. Most of these were built in 1964 or 1965.