Her Majesty The Queen, 1926 – 2022

We join people around the world in mourning her loss. Our thoughts and wishes are with all of the Royal Family.

The Queen opened The Forum building in 2002, and this unforgettable occasion will always hold a special place in our heart, and in the memories of those lucky enough to attend.

“The Forum was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 2002. We share the immense sense of loss and the passing of an era in which she brought a calm, common-sense and a dignity and integrity to our national life. There are no adequate words to convey the sorrow we all feel.”

Tim Bishop, Chief Executive of The Forum

Sunday 18 September 

The Forum building and car park will be open as usual. 

At 8pm, The Forum will be observing a minute's silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

Monday 19 September

The Forum building, including the car park, will be open as usual.

The Millennium Library will be closed, as will Citizen’s Advice Bureau. Café Bar Marzano and Pizza Express will only be open from 3pm. The NHS Health Checks will not be taking place, and all of those with appointments should have already been contacted.

At midday The Forum Trust will be taking part in the national two minutes of silence in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

The Forum’s Venue Hire team, and other administrative staff, will not be working but a full Customer Services & security team will be present and available to help any visitors. 

The Forum Building

The Forum remains open as usual at this point in time. St Peters Street, in front of City Hall, is currently closed throughout the day – visitors wishing to use the car park can access it via Bethel Street.

Norfolk Heritage Open Days

Following the guidance from National Heritage Open Days, the festival will continue, but individual events may be cancelled. 

All those with tickets to cancelled events should be contacted. We also advise checking heritageopendays.org.uk and individual event listings for up to date information. 

We can confirm all talks accompanying the 250 years of Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Exhibition have been cancelled, but the exhibition is still open to view at The Forum.

Norwich City Council
Norwich City Council have released a statement from the Lord Mayor of Norwich, Councillor Dr Kevin Maguire. You can find a books of condolence available in the Mancroft Room in City Hall.

Find out more from the City Council