About the venue
The National Centre for Writing is housed in Dragon Hall, a Grade I listed Medieval trading hall located in the historic King Street area of Norwich.
Getting There
Bus/Train Regular buses and trains run to Norwich from locations around Norfolk and from outside the county. Dragon Hall is just a 6 minute walk from the train station and a 10 minute walk from Norwich Bus Station. The closest bus stops across all routes are at the train station or Castle Meadow.
Car Parking for blue badge holders is available on King Street, and occasionally at the rear of the building. Please contact Dragon Hall in advance if you would like to request a space in our rear car park, as spaces are limited. The nearest public car parks are Rouen Road, NR1 1QU and Rose Lane, NR1 1PY.
Accessibility
Dragon Hall is an accommodating and largely wheelchair accessible venue, equipped with quiet spaces, hearing loop facilities and two raising platform lifts providing access at all levels across the building.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are located on the second floor north side, the first floor north side and on the south side. The nearest Changing Places toilet is located at Castle Mall, for those with multiple and complex disabilities travelling with assistants.
Hearing loop?
Dragon Hall is equipped with hearing loop facilities in the Great Hall, the Norwich Freemen’s Education room and at the reception desk. Please contact to determine if the event you are attending will be using amplification for this facility.
Assistance dogs allowed?
Yes
Quiet Spaces
If you would like a quiet space during your visit to Dragon Hall, please speak to a member of staff and a suitable room will be located for you.