Drenched in an ethereal glow, The Norwich Cathedral cloisters are pierced with light that emanates throughout the 11th-century arches of this landmark place of worship.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Sun 1PM-3PM; Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM; Sat 10AM-3PM
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (18mm)
How to get there
N52° 37' 53.94"E1° 18' 01.9908"
This image was taken from the cloisters in Norwich Cathedral. When you enter the church, follow the signs for the cloisters and reference the GPS coordinates to get to this viewpoint.
If you're driving, you can park in the public lot nearby called RCP Parking (52.630612, 1.303241). Alternatively, you can also take public transportation.
By public transportation:
- Closest station: Norwich (via EMR or greateranglia)
- Head northeast
- Turn left toward Riverside/A147
- Turn right onto Riverside/A147
- Turn left onto Foundry Bridge/Prince of Wales Rd and then continue to follow Prince of Wales Rd
- Turn right onto St Faiths Ln
- Slight right toward Horsefair Loke
- Continue onto Horsefair Loke and the destination will be on the left
For more information on visiting, check out the cathedral's website: https://www.cathedral.org.uk/visit/things-to-see-and-do
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
Although it's outdoors, the cloisters at Norwich Cathedral are covered and can be accessed during any month.
The light will pour in through the cloisters, creating a naturally illuminated space, during the morning, midday and late afternoon.
Field tips
With so many leading lines (e.g. the floor, the ceiling, the sides of the cloisters), it's important to stand in the middle of the exterior room so you can create a sense of symmetry. When the image is symmetrical, it'll be more aesthetically pleasing.
A wide-angle lens (18mm) will be useful to capture the entirety of the space.
I recommend shooting from different levels. Get as high as you can, then as low as you can to see how the varying height changes affect the perspective of the image.
Current weather
Norwich
Rain, Overcast
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Tue
52o
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Wed
48o
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Thu
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Fri
51o
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Sat
46o
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Blue Hour
07:20
50o
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Sunrise
08:02
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Golden Hour
14:36
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Sunset
15:41
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