The Old Skating Rink
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4.8 27 Google reviews
+44 160 366 38 9034-36 Bethel St, Norwich, NR2 1NR
Where to find them
34-36 Bethel St, Norwich, NR2 1NR
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About
The Grade II listed former Victorian Roller Skating Rink is now home to The South Asia Collection and Country & Eastern.
Amenities
Service options
- On-site services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
- Free parking lot
What people say
5 out of 5 stars
“A really fascinating and beautiful shop. Excellent place to find beautiful art and soft furnishings. Very friendly staff.”
5 out of 5 stars
“Lovely old building not far from Norwich market place. It houses a mixture of S.E. Asian art exhibits and sales of good quality SE Asian crafts such as block print textiles. It's free to enter and well worth a visit.”
5 out of 5 stars
“It's amazing beautiful building and artefacts”
Hours
- Monday
- 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am to 5 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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