The Forum social media team are taking a festive break until 5 January 🎄 While we're away, you can find the Christmas opening times on the website and our amazing Customer Service team will be on hand to help when you're visiting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

IT'S CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY! Here are some of The Forum team and tenants looking extremely festive! 🎄 Thanks to everyone who joined us and donated to Save The Children 🎁 We can't pick a favourite jumper... can you?

Our next newsletter will be in your inboxes tomorrow morning! Not signed up? Want to hear about what's happening at The Forum in December? Sign up at: https://mailchi.mp/theforumnorwich/the-forum-norwich

It's the official Norwich Christmas Light Switch-On tomorrow✨🎉 At The Forum, Jabbawocky Crafts are hosting a special market for the occasion (12noon-8pm) with handmade crafts, food & drink stalls, Evie's Owls and mini ponies too! Don't miss it - come and enjoy the festive season with us 🎅

Please note our main phone number will be unavailable from 11am until approx 1pm today (Friday 14 November) while we upgrade our system ☎️  We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for your patience.

10/11/2025, 10.37am: Pizza Express and Cafe Bar Marzano are currently closed until further notice due to a technical issue. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused, and will update this post when they are able to reopen.

10/11/2025, 10.37am: Pizza Express and Cafe Bar Marzano are currently closed until further notice due to a technical issue. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused, and will update this post when they are able to reopen.

T'is the season... at The Forum! ✨ We're ready to celebrate the season with a whole host of brilliant events, celebrations and activities so you can enjoy the festive season however you wish to.  Read for details and some BIG news... https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/news/tis-the-season

We may have only just entered November, but it's never a bad idea to plan ahead! Check out this round-up of what's on in December from VisitNorwich including events here at The Forum you don't want to miss... 🎠 https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/article/whats-on-this-december-in-norwich

Hello November! We've got an exciting month ahead, as we get ready to celebrate the season! Read our latest newsletter for what's happening this month... 

We are so lucky in Norwich & Norfolk 🥳 https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/article/10-annual-events-not-to-miss-in-norwich We're proud to present and coordinate Norfolk HODs, Norwich Book Festival, Norwich Science Festival & Norwich Games Festival 🗝️📚🧪🕹️ What event do you most look forward to each year?

Thank you Derek James for this great piece in the EDP about Silver Wings! 🪽🛩️

Your autumn and winter... sorted! 🍂 We've got Norfolk Heritage Open Days starting this Friday, with the incredible Silver Wings exhibition currently being installed in The Forum, and the return of Norwich Book Festival 24-31 October. Lucky us! 📚🗝️🛩️

❗ Please note that The Forum car park will be closed this morning (Sun 7 Sep) for Run Norwich, reopening to the public at around 1.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused ❗ Good luck to everyone taking part today 👏🏅 Have a great one!

Rain or shine, we're always here 🌈 (And the views are 👌) https://theforumnorwich.co.uk

Did you know we're an independent charity and by choosing to park at The Forum you're supporting our free programme of events and festivals? 🎪 Thank you!  🕠 If you're arriving after 5.30pm, you can park all evening for just £3.50, and pre-pay for a swift exit! https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/visit-us

Have you visited the new shop Adam From Home at The Forum yet?  "Adam from Home was founded five years ago but has recently opened its first physical store at The Forum. And it is no stranger to the treasured building as its team has worked there as stallholders for the past three years."

Did you know the bike paramedics use The Forum as a base to help people around the city?🚲 Their bike weighs 50kg and they can cycle 40 miles a day! They’re fundraising for a new ebike so they can reach people in need faster. Can you help? https://www.justgiving.com/page/norwichcycleresponseunitebike

📚 The Summer Reading Challenge is back! 🌱 This year's theme is Story Garden: Adventures in Nature & the Great Outdoors 🌳 Visit the Millennium Library to take part for free, collect stickers and earn a certificate & medal! 🏅 https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/summer-reading-challenge-story-garden

Join us tomorrow for Norfolk's one and only African & Caribbean Market at The Forum! ☀ 🌍 Stalls with fabulous products from African & Caribbean cultures 🍛 Delicious street food  🪘 Vibrant music and dance performances 🕙 10am-5pm https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/african-and-caribbean-market

It's hot! 🌡️ Stay hydrated with our water refill point! 💧 You can find the refill point on the left hand side of The Atrium between the entrance to The Gallery and the toilets. Check our live counter to see how many plastic bottles have been saved since the refill point has been installed! 🫗

Happy July everyone 😎🍹 This is a Cafe Bar Marzano appreciation post 🫶 Thanks for keeping us cool (and caffeinated) in the city in the warm weather!

What's happening in July? 🤔 Sign up to our newsletter and find out!  Stay up to date with everything happening at The Forum and the latest news from our festivals with our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox. July's is out tomorrow! 💌🌤️ https://mailchi.mp/theforumnorwich/the-forum-norwich

🐘🦏 We've had some very special guests arrive at The Forum as part of GoGoSafari! Pop down to meet our new friends, and to stop by Safari HQ to grab a map, buy an activity book, and discover an extra sparkly surprise in The Gallery. Plus, our friends the Millennium Library have some visitors too... 🦒

The interactive kids poetry show is back! Don't miss TOASTies at The Forum, with award-winning poet Kate Wakeling on Sat 21 Jun. This silly, giggly event celebrates the power of storytelling - book your tickets here: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/toasties-kids-poetry-show-ft-kate-wakeling

Norfolk’s Healthy Environment Day norwichfoe.co.uk/norfolks-hea... Saturday 14 June.

Did you come to Norwich Games Festival last week? 🎮🎲 We'd love to know what you thought! Fill in our short survey and you could win an ultimate gaming bundle worth £300:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGF25survey

Well, that's a wrap on Day 2 of Norwich Games Festival... And wow, what fun we've had already! 🤩 Looking for fun? Looking for help or guidance with your career in games? NGF has it all! 🎲🎮🕹️ Check out the programme at https://norwichgamesfestival.co.uk or just drop by 10am-4pm. 👾

Feeling ready to take the leap to run your own studio, or curious about what exactly it involves? Catch @melphillips.bsky.social delivering a talk at 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆, where she'll cover '𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰' 🎮 🎟️👇 Ticket link below!

🎟️ Tickets: norwichgamesfestival.co.uk/events/what-... @theforumnorwich.bsky.social

Visiting the building in the next few days? The scaffolding on the outside of the building is being removed, including the tunnels. The Forum is open as usual, and so are all the businesses inside!

Want to be part of The Forum team? The deadline to apply for our Marketing & Communications Manager vacancy is 5pm tomorrow (Weds 21 May). Find out more here: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

🎨 Our roof is getting a fresh coat of paint, so it will be protected for years to come! We're open as usual, as are all the businesses within the building, and all events are taking place as planned. However, the end date for this work has been extended by a few weeks - thank you for understanding!

Discover this year's Norwich Games Festival programme! We can't wait for NGF to be back 26-31 May. Enter gaming tournaments, hear from industry professionals, enter the Game Jam, or have a play around on retro consoles, you can do it all and more at NGF25. >> https://norwichgamesfestival.co.uk <<

COMING UP: See the #Norwich #Amiga Group tables at the Norwich Games Festival at @theforumnorwich.bsky.social at the end of May, and then back at Albion Games Cafe for our next regular, free-to-attend meet at the end of June.

👷🏗️ Our contractors are working hard to protect our iconic canopy, and work is progressing well. Due to additional work, the finish date has been extended by a few weeks beyond May 16th. The building will remain open as usual & all events will take place as planned. Thank you for your understanding.

Hello May! 👋🌷 There's so much going on this month.  🎪Markets, 🖼️Exhibitions, 🎭Norfolk & Norwich Festival, 🎲Gaming events, including Norwich Games Festival!  https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on

Norfolk & Waveney Compassionate Communities host Dying Matters Awareness Day (Thu 1 May) to spread awareness and offer support.  There will be information stands, arts based activities for all ages, and opportunities to learn, engage and reflect.  https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/dying-matters

Did you know that by choosing to park at The Forum, you're supporting a charity, and our free programme of events? We reinvest our car park income to look after our landmark building, and to put on our programme of year-round events and festivals. https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us

Happy Easter weekend everyone! 🌷🐰 Head to The Forum this weekend for the Mind, Body, Spirit & Crafts Fair 9am-5pm on Sat 19, and the Video Game Retro Market 11am-4pm on Sun 20.  What's On: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on

We're open Good Friday 10am until 2pm and Easter Saturday 10am until 5pm 💛💚 #ncfc #otbc

Easter opening hours 💐🐣 The Forum, car park, PizzaExpress & Cafe Bar Marzano open as usual! 🍕☕ The Millennium Library will be closed on Fri 18, Sun 20 & Mon 21. Usual hours on Sat 19 @norfolklibrariesuk.bsky.social  ⚽ @onthestallcity.bsky.social Closed Sun 20 and Mon 21. Open Fri 18 and Sat 19!

Last chance to apply for our current vacancy 👇

‼️ Please note that tomorrow's (Sun 6 Apr) planned event - Worth the Weight Vintage Kilo Sale - is no longer going ahead due to being cancelled by the organiser. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

Café Bar Marzano and PizzaExpress open as usual! 🍕☕  The front of our building is getting some TLC, but all businesses are open as usual.  Today (Sat 5 Apr) we've got the Norwich PBFA Book Fair on 10am-4pm so come and have a browse! 📚 See what's coming up: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on

Work with us! ⌨️ We're looking for an organised person to join our team and support with administrative tasks across The Forum’s activities. 📅 37.5 hours per week 💼 £23,850 ⏰ Closing Date: Wednesday 9 April Vacancy ➡ https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/events-and-finance-support

Norwich Games Festival 2025 to feature esports career panel Ft. @affinitypng.bsky.social @hazzajc.bsky.social y.social @joebradyphoto.bsky.social .social and more! @theforumnorwich.bsky.social esports-news.co.uk/2025/03/14/n...

❗ Important news ❗ From Mon 31 Mar, essential maintenance will be taking place to the front of the building. But don't worry, The Forum and all businesses are open as usual. We'll have protective scaffolding and tunnels in place whilst we complete the work https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/news

This weekend is a busy one at The Forum! 🎌 Today (Sat 22) Discover Japan Celebration  🚎 Today (Sat 22) Norwich Park & Ride Promotion 🧸 Today (Sat 22) Deaf Celebration Party ⚽ Tomorrow (Sun 23) On the Stall City's Football Collectors Fair Find out more: https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on

Want to be part of The Forum team, and play a crucial role in all the work we do? We're looking for someone with fantastic admin skills to be our new Events & Finance Support. Could this be you? Find out more:  https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/events-and-finance-support