The Great Hospital

The Great Hospital Applications are now open to people over 60 for secure and affordable accommodation at The Great Hospital.

The Great Hospital is a charity that wholeheartedly supports independent living for over 60s in Norwich. By bringing people together both here on Facebook, and in the grounds of our 13th century heritage site behind Norwich Cathedral, where we provide accommodation for over 100 residents, we want to help more people live better lives.

New dates added! Many of our tours are sold out now but by popular demand we have added an extra couple of dates.Join Jo...
03/03/2026

New dates added!
Many of our tours are sold out now but by popular demand we have added an extra couple of dates.

Join John for a fascinating tour of our wonderful heritage site on Friday 24th July at 1.00pm OR
Friday 21st August at 1.00pm

There are still a few tickets left for
Wednesday 2nd September at 10.00am
Friday 23rd October at 10.00am

Book via Ticket Source here:

Tickets are now available for The Great Hospital Tour at The Great Hospital, Norwich, Norwich between Wednesday 4th March 2026 and Friday 23rd October 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

02/01/2026

People over 60 with a connection to Norwich can apply to live here now via our website (link in bio).

We are a charity that looks after a beautiful heritage site on Bishopgate so that people with a financial or wellbeing need can have their own front door in a safe haven amongst a like minded community. There's a video all about it on our website.

Not everyone knows about us so please do repost and share so that we can reach more people that could be needing our help.

Quite often people mistakenly think you have to have a lot of money to live here and it's quite the opposite. The Great Hospital was actually set up in 1249 to make sure it was only ever used to house people who need a bit of help.

The emphasis is on living independently for longer so lots of our residents are in their 60s and still working in the city. We also have people who have lived here for years. It makes for a very peaceful but vibrant sanctuary to retreat to.

26/12/2025

Not everyone knows about us so please do repost and share so that we can reach more people that could be needing our help.

Quite often people mistakenly think you have to have a lot of money to live here and it's quite the opposite. The Great Hospital was actually set up in 1249 to make sure it was only ever used to house people who need a bit of help.

The emphasis is on living independently for longer so lots of our residents are in their 60s and still working in the city. We also have people who have lived here for years. It makes for a very peaceful but vibrant sanctuary to retreat to.

23/12/2025

"Here's an idea for feeding the entire family at Christmas.

Our heritage site on Bishopgate in Norwich packs a lot of history but it's also home to a community of over 60s. If you don't live here, come and get a tour. Link in bio. "

Address

Bishopgate
Norwich
NR14EL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441603622022

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