The Octagon Chapel
Octagon Unitarian Chapel
21 Colegate
Norwich
NR3 1BN
If you are driving, we have included some nearby car parks on the map within 5 minute walk from The Octagon.
Scroll down on the map to see the Merry's/Reception and parking location, and hotels.
Parking at the Reception
Merry's Address
Woodhurst
82 Newmarket Road
Norwich
NR2 2LB
Parking
Town Close School
14 Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LR
Opening Hours
The barrier at the school will be open from 8am on 14th June and you can exit any time that evening or collect your car the next day.
Local Attractions
Below are a few suggestions of places to visit, eat, and drink in Norwich.
Upper St Giles Street - has nice shops, delis and cafes
Cafes: Bread Source (branches throughout Norwich), Kofra coffee
Restaurants: Steam Packet, L'Hexagone, Benoli
Pubs: Weavers Arms (near Octagon, good food), The Garnet (by Norwich market), Adam & Eve, Fat Cat, The Unthank Arms (near the George hotel)
The Market in the centre open daily has a variety of food stalls.
Norwich Castle
Norwich has changed since this picture but the castle hasn't! Some parts are closed for restoration but the planned re-opening is Summer 2025...
Sainsbury Centre
The Sainsbury centre, designed by Norman Foster, has free art exhibitions from all over the world and is set in the UEA campus with a sculpture park and broad to walk around too.
Norwich Cathedral
One of the oldest Norman Cathedrals, with the second highest spire in England. There's also a great local bakery in the refurbished cafe called Bread Source.
Accommodation Options
Recommended Hotels
The George Hotel
Across the road from The Merry's
Book direct with the hotel to receive a 25% discount for guests attending the wedding .
The Georgian Townhouse
20 minute walk or 5 minute drive to the Merry's and the Octagon
Email Martin
reservationsmgr.hoste@youngs.co.uk to book a room and receive a 10% discount for wedding guests.
The Maids Head Hotel
In the centre of Norwich close to the Cathedral.
5 minute walk to the Octagon Chapel
