St Peter Parmentergate, Norwich (also Permountergate) is a Grade I listed redundant parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.

History

The church is medieval and was rebuilt in 1486. The church closed in 1980 when the congregation moved to St Julian's Church, Norwich. In 1994 the vestry was leased by the Norwich Historic Churches Trust to the Magdalene Group.

St Peter Parmentergate, Norwich

In 2005, the church became the Norwich Centre for Martial Arts. In 2019 it reopened again as a medieval combat training arena.

St Peter Parmentergate, Norwich

Organ

A specification of the Norman and Beard organ that was formerly in the church can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. It was transferred to Norwich School.

St Peter Parmentergate, Norwich

Current use

The medieval church is currently used as an indoor skatepark, run by the charity Community East.

In 2021, it became the location of long-standing Norwich skate shop, Drug Store.

The skatepark opened in December 2022.

References

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Grade I listed buildings in Norfolk