Reviews of The Forum. (Event Planner) in Norwich (Norfolk).

The Forum

357 Reviews

167 Comments

Event Planner

Event venue

Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF, United Kingdom

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Information of The Forum, Event Planner in Norwich (Norfolk)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of The Forum

D. M.

Always plenty to do here depending on which day it is especially Thursday and/or Friday. There are leaflets and catalogues that tells you what's on at any one time and not least the internet of course, innit.

S. M.

This place is lovely. The building has such a beautiful view. The library is large and staff are friendly. I mostly use their audiobooks. But it feels so good to sit upstairs and enjoy the view while you are reading a book as well. There is a cafe and restaurant too. They often have exhibitions in the large hall at the entrance. In front of the building you often see someone playing music. It’s just behind the large market. They also have a good parking.

R. S.

Makers Festival Very interesting to see and lots of people to help you learn

G. G.

I stopped by today to see the Gaming Festival and it was better than I imagined it could be. There was loads to do and people to speak to about the industry.

L. Y.

Bright and airy feel, nice restaurant and cafe, great library, nice shop for trinkets and Norwich-themed gifts, great art exhibitions sometimes. Downsides are (1) there's almost always a queue for the ladies loos at the weekend - suggest that they have too few loos for the demand, (2) the parent and child parking spaces are no wider than standard parking spaces which means that you can't open car doors wide to make it easier to get kids/baby car seats in and out, and (3) only 1 lift which means there can be a long wait for the lift at busy times - a pain if you are a buggy / pram / wheelchair user or cannot use the stairs for any reason.

L. F.

Been going to the forum since it first opened. Love the extensive library and facilities and it is a great place to use as a meeting place. Toilets have always been clean and nice when o have been in and there is a great atmosphere when there is am event on! A lovely building all round! :)

A. D.

A wonderfully modern piece of glass architecture enclosing the Norwich library. Events such as the Norwich Gaming Festival, open air ice rink and continental fairs can be held within the huge atrium and outside on the large paved area. A very pleasant place to go for a meal or coffee or just to hang out.

K. M.

I work at the forum. Great place to visit.

L. F.

nice and well equipped public library inside, on the 1st floor. It lends books (free of charge) and movies, board games, etc (for a price from 2 pounds). There are always some expositions or events on the ground floor. And also a café upstairs.

C. D.

The architecture of what is on paper a library and a radio station, is astounding. The huge glass exhibition space is always a thriving hub of unique people and creativity day in day out. The forum's exhibition space always has something new to display, and you can almost guarantee that if you turn up on a saturday, you'll love what you see, from car shows to street food festivals and arranged street music with people dancing outside in the fresh air, there's always a brilliant atmosphere here which makes you just want to stick around.

J. B. (.

Quite an impressive building that houses the BBC East news studios, a lending library, a venue for hire, a small gift shop, large coffee shop and a Pizza Express restaurant. It's in stark contrast to the Saint Peter Mancroft church opposite. The ground floor occasionally hosts an exhibition but most of the time is underused in such a grand city centre building. Outside is a spacious plaza, where the coffee shop spills out onto. The paving and steps is popular with skateboarders and young people meeting up with their friends, this area too is host to occasional events during the year but nothing permanent. Overall though, I wish more was done to make use of this building.

N. I. (. I.

The forum is a great place to visit and hang out. The library is well worth a visit with or without kids. The children's library is brilliant and little ones can run about without fear of upsetting anyone. There are often fayres and/or exhibitions and loads of interesting events. Marzano's is one of the best cafés in Norwich and there's enough room for all types of visitors from solo pipe smokers to feral families.

S.

Great Public Building What's not to love? Not only is this a fantastic building to visit and enjoy but it houses a truly great library. Fantastic staff and wonderful facilities. Another bonus for this fine city.

D. T.

Very impressive public space for Norwich. A cool building and very busy. Marzano Cafe had great food and coffee and was a reliable cafeteria style destination for any meal. We visited the 2nd Air Division Memorial Library, in back of the Public Library, which was very educational and enlightening regarding WWII history.

S.

Large building in centre of Norwich Central library is housed here As well as multi storey car park, tourist information centre and shop and pizza express Usually extras going on here too - for example craft fair, Christmas card sale, art display etc The local BBC news programme Look East is also broadcast from here

O. C.

Brilliant library, archive, and selection of eateries. Big enough to not feel cluttered. Parking is good value if you don't know the free spaces in the city.

M. G.

There is always something going on there which is amazing! Last weekend Forum hosted Xmas theme stalls with lots of beautiful handcrafted goods and also simply stunning exhibition AniMotion. My daughter loves it (me too really). Thumbs up!

M. H.

I love this place every time I take my 3 year old here. There's constantly something amazing happening and lots of life and things going on. The library itself is wonderful too.

D. H.

Great piece of modern architecture. Makes a good picture with the church opposite. The forum itself holds holds a host of events including the Christmas market, on at the minute. Always a high calibre of sellers present.

J. S. P.

Great meeting point in the centre of Norwich. There's are tourist information office, childrens library, restaurant and coffee shop. It's usually busy and there's often exhibitions of art and local crafts people with stalls.

r. h.

The Forum is a library and social meeting place. The staff are very good and helpful. It had a coffee bar called Martsarnos and YouCan buy food. It also has a Pizza Express up stairs. These places are very good

M. R.

We're so lucky to have the Forum in Norwich. After seeing a friend at the BBC, we stopped for a coffee, then pizza, and then finally I went to do some work in the library. All without leaving the building. The only problem - car parking is expensive. A token system where users could claim an amount of their parking charge if spending money inside would be of benefit.

R. P.

Best library ever. Great selection of not only books but films, music, graphic novels, audiobooks. Lots of space, relexed atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff.

J. A.

The library is good here with a nice coffee shop near the entrance to the forum. There is also a tourist information Pizza Express and the BBC Studios here with a small space for exhibitions

E. S.

different events each week. Fusion has interesting displays of culture and history. Nice place to chill or have a coffee, even a pizza express, and the bbc and library.

A.

Enjoyable to surrender your thoughts to here. Lovely atmosphere.

L. D.

The Forum in central Norwich is a hub of activity housing the Millennium Library a cafe and a restaurant. There are often exhibitions and displays in evidence with a variety of themes. The Forum is very well used and much loved by the people of Norwich.

R. L.

Large, modern library with food and drink concessions. Home of BBC in Norwich, regularly hosts event such as jobs fairs, craft events and art displays.

T. C.

The forum is a brilliant public building. There is always something going on, be it a farmers market outside on Millennium Plain, an exhibition in the main building or events for kids in the library, you won't be bored at the Forum.

M. M.

Nice place to meet with a nice bar, restaurant and library to hand. It's a modern, light and airy public space which sometimes holds art exhibitions.

A. W.

Kids library is amazing. Great rhyme time sessions for little ones. Cafe and pizza express good too

k.

Great Architecture and building layout. Good parking, nice Pizza Express. Bar Marzano, however, very average service.

L. N.

Love the infrastructure, both in and out. There is a cafe in there. The library is brilliant. The kids library has had a revamp.

R. T.

When ever I am in Norwich I visit the Forum as there is usually something on to see and this week was no exception! With the weather being so nice I sat and watched the street entertainers performing during a "Lunch Box" session; Flhip Flhop were brilliant! If it is wet I usually go into Fusion which is Europe's largest permanent digital gallery as there is always something interesting being shown there. Not forgetting the Tourist Information that is always manned by very helpful staff and the Jarrold shop which never fails to get money out of me due to having such unusual gifts for sale. The Millenium Library is also housed in the Forum which is always worth a browse and there are good food and drink outlets as well as toilets on site too! Visited August 2012

R. J.

A great building housing the main library among other things, always plenty going on shows and craft markets as well as a pizzeria and coffee shop

K. J.

Great building, fantastic library, arts and crafts on display regularly and lovely café where you can sit and look over Millennium Plain.

C. B.

Nice library with coffee shop. Can be a bit noisy but otherwise great.

e. d.

A great library and place to just hang out. Always something going on. No pressure to spend. A proper public space.

B. D. (.

Great focal point for meeting people, eating with a nice view of St Peter Mancroft's church and a great example of how Norwich does great modern architecture

D. M.

Clean. Quick service. Staff friendly. Lovely coffee

S. J.

Amazing building and library. Wish more events used the whole space - the gaming festival is a great example.

A. D.

Great selection of books, music and dvds. Welcoming for families and has a number of good events on throughout the year.

J. C.

Nice. BBC place there. Good coffee. Expensive sandwich. Although I expect the price is normal for the modern cosmopolitan

B. T.

Interesting building, housing the library, tourist information (with gift shop) and a variety of other events and so on, such as markets and talks.

S. K.

Nice little market, some cafes a few nice shops and a library. Well worth a stop and only a short walk across the market from the main shopping areas

D. M.

Great library and space for exhibitions. Placed next to some interesting landmarks and retail.

M. V.

A great place to read books, grab some food or drink or just hang out. Regular displays and events.

S. L.

Brilliant building, fantastic library and often great events going on.

C. H.

Great place to meet, plenty of things to do here, and often art and crafts displayed

L. G.

Home of BBC Norfolk. Regular art shows, and great places to eat and drink. And of course the library.

M. C.

Nicelly designed building by Hopkins Architects

E. H.

Excellent location with easy access, great library and often events happening.

j.

A very good place to spend your time,eat a meal or a drink, reading a book or whatching people going on there life

D. R.

A hub for everything great about Norwich. A wonderful library, an amazing space and always something going on.

S. C.

A huge library for all ages. Took the kids there (and a big kid) and read through as many books as we could in an afternoon.

A. F.

Great public venue, Way more than just a library. This is really the cultural hub of Norwich.

J. F.

A stylish, modern building containing (amongst other things) a good library with a great kids section.

S. W.

Great building and atmosphere, brilliant safe and well lit underground parking (including contactless payment)

R. G.

A great place to meet with plenty of eateries and nearly always hosting a local event of some kind.

L. C.

Great place to meet friends, enjoy cultural and information events. Offers a wide range of different events.

B. M.

Brilliant event, lovely library, pizza and tourist information... Right at the heart of the city :)

S. N.

Great place to read a book from the library or grab something to eat from the café or Pizza Express.

N. E.

Love this place! Always something going on. Parking is expensive though, and Cafe Marzano 's prices are bordering on ridiculous!

I. F.

Large open plan building. Houses the Norwich Library and a few restaurants.

C. K.

It looks Cool, always stuff going on in here (craft stalls, art exhibitions and BBC Look East is filmed here!)

G. S.

One of the UK's most popular libraries, there is always something interesting going on here.

B. B.

Not a bad place, the tourist center is located here and they have art exibitions in the foyer

J. H. P.

Lovely, nice place to read, visit the exhibitions and have a snack.

W. B.

Library great for relaxing and studying - great cafe and pizza place

P. B.

A great centre for exhibitions, a good library and restaurant upstairs

N.

Fantastic places, quiet and calm library and good restaurants.

S. S.

Great Location, lots of art displayed and a library! what more could you want?

R. L.

A good place to meet up and have a snack after a walk..

S. H.

A very happening place, always something interesting going on. Excellent facilities.

T. D.

Lovely building and great library. A great asset to the people of Norfolk and Norwich

D. R. (.

Parking is extremely expensive however if you need to just pop into the library you'll be fine.

P. J.

A beautiful place. It hosts the Norwich library and the BBC radio station.

C. M.

The forum is an awesome building, so much to do...and a great plan to meet friends

L. D.

Amazing library!! With restaurants near by, bars and shops

R. S.

Super place. One of the very best places to spend time in Norfolk.

K. L.

In the heart of Norwich. Nice coffee, beer and snacks. Can eat outside

J. T.

Well done to all who helped to make a visit to the Norwich Science Fair at The Forum an enjoyable experience.

K. C.

An amazing space to work, with excellent amenities and frequent exhibitions.

K. D.

Brilliant place, so many events going on and the staff so friendly and helpful

d. m.

Big and busy 9 times outa ten but saying that no matter how busy it gets you can still loose your self in a book x

K. R.

Plenty going on and a good choice of shops and eateries with good parking and wheelchair access.

E. W.

Great place to study in a convenient location for the bus station and city centre.

H. A.

Great loads of light clean. Good coffee.

B. B.

One of the most happening place in Norwich with exhibitions and live bands performing.

S. S.

The heart of Norwich. Always something going on... art, craft, live music, food, stalls, job fairs, etc

S. D.

Great cafe and the library. What's not to like?

E. D.

Council could spend more money on mixed media & books, instead of wasting it

J. B.

Always something interesting happening here, from performance art to markets, street food to comedy

s. c.

Great place for exhibitions and craft fairs

A. D.

Love the library her and at Christmas kids love the lights

E. W.

Excellent library. Good for all ages

T. F.

Super

J. C.

A library with books and things inside. Also computers where you access the internet etc.

P. M.

Great kids science fair for Half Term holiday.

R. H.

Pleasant new building which seems to have something for everyone under its roof.

C. B.

Books, BBC and Pizza. Great looking building too.

J. A.

Very impressive centrepiece to the city centre. Norwich, a fine city.

C. C.

Norwich Norfolk UK More than the things you've done it easy today.

J.

The forum is great. The library in particular is fantastic

m. b.

A credit to Norwich and well worth a visit five stars.

P. J.

A good place to meet, always something going on

S. R.

Nice place. Good library.

J. K.

Excellent library very good source of information.

F. H.

Good meeting place, coffees good also

s. c.

Such a nice place. Must visit in Norwich.

A. J.

Greatest library space in Britain!

A. A.

The best library with everything you need.

N. I.

Good clean area to meet up

L. M.

Great place to chill out with a coffee

J. H.

Beautiful building with lots of shops

A. C.

Always something going on and parking is good.

E. V. O.

Excelente place to meet and have a coffee.

J. P.

Great place for a afternoon studying

k. c.

Attractive safe venue in central location

J. C.

Modern friendly, great facilities.

K. H.

Clean, well laid out. Friendly

K. G.

Great entertainment space.

K. N.

Spoilt for choice both for shopping and dining

G. R.

Only go there to eat at Pizza Express!@

s. c. (.

Good for meeting up friends

D. N.

Always something interesting going on at the Forum .

J. L.

A very welcoming building

D. R.

Always great visiting the forum

S. N.

Brilliant place and staff helpful and friendly

F. H.

Cool

P. W.

Coffee bar. Meet deaf people

S. R.

Lovely place to eat

E. B.

Great selection of shops

C. B.

Good for every thing

M. E.

Library, and place to site...

i. i.

Good for multiple reasons

T. S.

Good library

T. B.

Fantastic venue.

M. L.

Great space!

S.

Love the Cafe

B. E.

Beautiful site

c. c.

Good selection of gluten free cakes

M. O.

Always something happening in here

D. T.

Mmmmmm coffee

S. S.

Good coffee

s.

nice

m. c.

Great as usual

J. H.

Super Cosy!

I. W.

nice building

T. G.

Great space

L. P.

Books and more!

D. G.

It's alright

S. G.

Good atmosphere

J. M.

Fantastic place

M. B.

Amazing place

J. H.

Cool place

J.

great place

G. p.

Super place

E. d. l. G.

(Translated) Magnificent building that shares the city's public library with cafeteria and restaurant. It also has exhibition halls, BBC studios, and a local souvenir shop. It is one of the most important visits in the city, near the town hall and the market. (Original) Magnífico edificio que comparte la biblioteca pública de la ciudad con cafetería y restaurante. Además cuenta con salas de exposiciones, los estudios de la BBC, y una tienda de recuerdos locales. Es una de las visitas más importantes de la ciudad, cerca del ayuntamiento y el mercado.

A. B.

(Translated) Always or almost always there are activities and events, there are BBC facilities on the highest floor and it has a library. There are also restaurants and a tourist office (Original) Siempre o casi siempre hay actividades y eventos, hay instalaciones de la BBC en la planta más alta y posee una biblioteca. También hay restaurantes y una oficina de turismo

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