Hungate Medieval Art is a charity promoting Norfolk’s colourful medieval history through free art exhibitions, lectures and events at the former church of St Peter Hungate on Elm Hill in Norwich city centre.
What we do
Hungate organises exhibitions to showcase aspects of medieval art and architecture, as well as exhibitions of works by contemporary artists responding to this heritage. We also hold themed workshops for families and individuals.
The building is generally open every weekend from March to October, whether or not an exhibition is running. A series of permanent displays highlight features of the building, and volunteers are happy to provide more information. Visitors are also welcome to spend time in our garden.
Find out more here
Visit Hungate
St Peter Hungate
Princes Street
Norwich NR3 1AE
email: info@hungate.org.uk
Normal opening times
Saturdays 10.00-16.00
Sundays 13.00-16.00
The building is also open at other times for special events. Please see What’s On for details.
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About us
Opened in 2009, Hungate Medieval Art is a charity promoting Norfolk’s colourful medieval history through free art exhibitions, lectures and thought-provoking events at Hungate, the former Church of St Peter Hungate on Elm Hill in Norwich City Centre.
We organise exhibitions to showcase aspects of medieval art and architecture, as well as exhibitions of works by contemporary artists responding to this heritage. We also organise themed workshops for families and individuals.
The building is generally open every weekend from March to October, whether or not an exhibition is running. A series of permanent display boards highlight features of the building, and volunteers are happy to provide more information. Visitors are also welcome to spend time in our garden.
Exhibitions and events
We normally have two or three exhibitions per year, accompanied by special events and lectures. For more details see What’s On for current events and an archive of previous projects.
History
For more information about the church building, please visit the History page.
Brass rubbing
We have a collection of replica tomb brasses, this is an activity suitable for children or adults.
We provide all the materials, and you can take the finished picture home. We ask visitors to make a donation, the suggested amount is £4.
Latest news
Our next free event: Art and Wellbeing – An Introductory Workshop
29/09/2024 9.30am-1.30pm At this exclusive workshop in our beautiful redundant church, arts and wellbeing practitioner Simon Wess will teach you how to use drawing as a therapeutic practice. You will also learn about the building, its past and its present as a place...
A Late Summer Evening at Hungate
CANCELLED Friday 20th September 5.30 – 7.30pm Unfortunately, due to the change in the weather, and limited booking numbers, we have decided to cancel the late summer fundraiser on the 28th. If you have booked a ticket you will be refunded automatically. We will be...
Racing in the East – Exhibition
Motorcycle Speedway, Transnational Encounters, and ‘Provincial Heartlands’. Touring Exhibition – Launch Weekend: Hungate Medieval Art, Princes Street, Norwich, NR3 1AE Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 August 2024, 10am-4pm Admission Free, All Welcome This temporary...
Hungate Talks 2024
We are delighted to announce our new FREE talks programme, all Thursdays at 6.30pm at Hungate 9th May Dr Iuliana-Elena Gavril: Delirious Light from Byzantium to Hungate 27th June Andrew Ferrara: New Insights into the Bishop’s Palace, Norwich 4th July Professor Carole...
A very special sale – original paintings by Liu Zi-Ping
Following our successful exhibition 'Icon of Light' we are delighted to announce a very special opportunity to purchase these unique works, which have been donated by Lui Zi-Ping...
An Evening at Hungate
An Evening at Hungate Thursday 25th April, 5.30 – 7.30pm £20.00 We’re planning a very special evening, and we hope you can join us! We need to raise funds rather urgently to continue doing what we do – keeping this extraordinary building open, telling its stories, and...
How to find us
Hungate
Princes Street
Norwich
NR3 1AE
info@hungate.org.uk
Normal opening times
Saturdays 10.00-16.00
Sundays 13.00-16.00