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New Build Project – Work Starts

Work starts on new sheltered housing unit at Norwich’s Great Hospital after £3.24 million Homes England grant. The Great Hospital in Norwich city centre has celebrated a milestone in the development of a new sheltered housing unit after the first bricks were laid. Made possible by a dedicated £3.24 million grant from Homes England, the […]

The Great Hospital Transformation Project

At the beginning of 2024 we announced our Vision for the Great Hospital: To provide the best quality of independent living accommodation for older people in need while preserving the priceless heritage of the Great Hospital. The Great Hospital has faced increasing cost challenges in recent years and the Trustees, with the leadership team, therefore […]

The Great Hospital announces vision for a sustainable future

The Great Hospital in Norwich has announced a new vision and is consulting on proposed changes to the care and other services it provides for sheltered housing residents, in order to be sustainable for the future. The charity was founded in 1249 and has an unbroken 775-year history of supporting local people in need. Today […]

Explore the history and architecture of the Great Hospital on our monthly tours

Part of what makes the Great Hospital so special are its grounds – rich in heritage and architecture, visitors from across the country travel to explore the buildings and history. The site is a unique collection of beautiful buildings spanning the Norman, medieval, Georgian, Victorian and modern eras, each with outstanding heritage. The seven-acre site […]