New Science Building, Norwich Travel Guide

Free Guide: State-of-the-art science hub at UEA's edge: flexible labs, bright seminar spaces, and collaborative atrium amid wooded campus views in Norwich.

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State-of-the-art science hub at UEA's edge: flexible labs, bright seminar spaces, and collaborative atrium amid wooded campus views in Norwich.

The New Science Building at the University of East Anglia is a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2019, featuring flexible teaching rooms for over 580 students and advanced laboratories across multiple floors. Located on the western edge of the vibrant UEA campus in Norwich, it connects via a landscaped courtyard to the Julian Study Centre, fostering collaboration and innovation amid natural surroundings.

0.5–2 hrsTime to spend

FreeFree entry

Indoor & outdoorSetting

5 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

Restrooms
Seating areas
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4.8 Excellent · 6 Google reviews

Plan your visit

Opening hours

Mon6 am–10 pm
Tue6 am–10 pm
Wed6 am–10 pm
Thu6 am–10 pm
Fri6 am–10 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

Address: University of East, Norwich NR4 7TJ
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Getting there

Bus

Frequent buses (25, 35) from Norwich city centre to UEA campus entrances (15-20 min, £2-3); 10-min walk from University Drive stop to building at grid K16.

Car

Via A11/A47 to Norwich; park at P13/P14 (pay/display or permit, 5-10 min walk); automatic barriers for events, enter via Earlham Road.

Walking

From UEA Sportspark or Library (grid J25/K19), follow footpaths 10-15 min across campus to western edge courtyard.

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Overview

Completed in 2019 at a cost of £30 million, the New Science Building serves multiple faculties with high-quality, flexible teaching and laboratory spaces. Designed by Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects, it spans 7200 sq m and honors Denys Lasdun’s original campus masterplan while providing modern facilities for lectures, seminars, and research.

Architecture and Design

Positioned at the campus's western edge, surrounded by trees, the building accesses via a new landscaped courtyard linking to the Julian Study Centre. A central atrium acts as a social hub with soft seating, pop-up library spaces, and raked seating for presentations. Natural light varies through the day, enhancing the journey via material treatments and a zinc-clad chimney marking the entrance.

Facilities and Usage

Ground floor offers nine flexible teaching rooms, some combinable for large events or exams, accommodating over 580 students. Upper floors house specialized labs for environmental sciences and computing on lower levels, with highly serviced research spaces above. Service access is discreet from the north, supporting intensive use by various departments.

Campus Integration

Part of UEA's 360-acre Norwich Research Park campus, it promotes cross-disciplinary idea exchange. Open 6am-10pm weekdays, it suits students, researchers, and visitors, with AV-equipped seminar rooms ideal for conferences.

Visitor Experience

The building's design encourages pausing in the courtyard, informal interactions in niches, and group study. Its modern ethos aligns with UEA's founding spirit of discovery, set against Norfolk's scenic backdrop.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Jan, Jul & Aug · before 8am or from 10pm

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated

Jan: 40% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
Feb: 40% of the busiest month
Mar: 50% of the busiest month
Apr: 60% of the busiest month
May: 70% of the busiest month
Jun: 60% of the busiest month
Jul: 30% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
Aug: 20% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
Sep: 100% of the busiest month
Oct: 100% of the busiest month
Nov: 80% of the busiest month
Dec: 40% of the busiest month

How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated

6am: 11% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
7am: 22% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
8am: 67% of the busiest hour
9am: 89% of the busiest hour
10am: 100% of the busiest hour
11am: 89% of the busiest hour
12pm: 78% of the busiest hour
1pm: 89% of the busiest hour
2pm: 100% of the busiest hour
3pm: 89% of the busiest hour
4pm: 78% of the busiest hour
5pm: 67% of the busiest hour
6pm: 56% of the busiest hour
7pm: 44% of the busiest hour
8pm: 33% of the busiest hour
9pm: 22% of the busiest hour
10pm: 11% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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