The Forum is an iconic landmark in the centre of Norwich, where events take place year-round. 

Our stunning building is available for hire, and is the perfect backdrop for your event. We offer flexible and accessible spaces, affordable pricing (including a not-for-profit rate), an expert Venue Hire team, and high footfall - as well as an on-site car park and coffee shop.

Our spaces include The Atrium, a large central space perfect for markets, fairs and expos, The View, a flexible light-filled meeting space, and our purpose built Auditorium, which seats 120. Staff set-up and take-down is included in the cost of the venue booking, and our friendly team are on-hand to support where needed. 

As well as our hire events, The Forum presents and coordinates a range of amazing festival events for everyone to enjoy. We present Norwich Science Festival; one of the country’s leading science festivals, Norfolk Makers Festival; a celebration of creativity, Norwich Games Festival; an interactive gaming festival, and coordinate Norfolk Heritage Open Days; the country’s largest free heritage festival.

The Forum also works with partners across Norfolk to support on large scale events such as Norwich Pride, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Run Norwich.

The Forum is home to the Millennium Library, BBC East, Pizza Express, Cafe Bar Marzano, On the Stall City and Norfolk Citizen's Advice Bureau. There is also a safe and spacious underground car park, with accessible spaces.

The Forum is managed by The Forum Trust, a registered charity which receives no regular public funding. By choosing The Forum as your venue, you'll be helping to support our community events, festivals, partnerships and projects.

The Forum opened in 2001, and was the landmark Millennium project for the East of England, part of a £2billion range of buildings, environmental projects, celebrations, and community schemes funded from the National Lottery to mark the year 2000.

The Forum Norwich

John Fry

This department coordinates and manages all aspects of event planning and execution.

Event Management

This department manages and coordinates the planning and execution of various science festival events and initiatives.

Festival Operations

This department oversees the maintenance, operations, and logistical support of the organization's facilities.

Facilities Management

This department is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies and communication initiatives to enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Marketing and Communications

This department focuses on promoting products and engaging with customers through various marketing and digital strategies.

The Forum Norwich

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Event Management

Festival Operations

Facilities Management

Marketing and Communications

Marketing Services

Offices

The Forum Norwich

Org chart

Teams

Event Management

Festival Operations

Facilities Management

Marketing and Communications

Marketing Services

Offices

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