Norwich Covered Market
Norwich · NR2
Amenities
Summary
A medieval market that has traded continuously for over 900 years — a 200-stall covered market in the centre of Norwich with 1930s concrete canopy structure and an uninterrupted working-market character.
About this location
Norwich Market occupies the original medieval market site between the Guild Hall and the modern city hall, and has traded without interruption since around 1070. The current physical structure is the 1930s concrete-canopy covered market — a grid of 200 stalls under coloured striped canopies, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to hot food, clothing, books, and hardware. The market operates Monday to Saturday.
The market is flanked on one side by the Art Deco Norwich City Hall (1938) and on another by the Guildhall (a 15th-century flint-knapped building). The scale — 200 stalls, a large open market area — gives it a visual density that differs from smaller English markets while retaining the informal working character of an ungentrified market.
For productions, Norwich Market gives a working English covered market environment that reads as neither tourist attraction nor artisan food market — it is a genuine commercial market serving the city population. The surrounding civic buildings (City Hall, Guildhall, St Peter Mancroft Church) give context for an East Anglian city centre sequence. Norwich City Council handles filming permits.
Access notes
- Parking
- No on-site parking confirmed. Expect to use nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Norwich has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Norwich Covered Market?
- Yes — filming on or around Norwich Covered Market typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Norwich Covered Market?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for Norwich Covered Market. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Norwich you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at Norwich Covered Market?
- Norwich Covered Market sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Norwich Covered Market?
- Norwich Covered Market can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at Norwich Covered Market before?
- Norwich Covered Market appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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