Norwich Castle to feature in new Sky documentary |
The landmark will be featuring in Great British Castle Rescue, a three-part series airing on Sky History and presented by broadcaster Rick Edwards.
The programme explores the restoration efforts behind some of the UK’s most spectacular and most endangered castles, including Norwich’s 11th-century fortification.
The revamped keep at Norwich Castle (Image: Sonya Duncan)
"I’ve always loved castles, but making this series showed me just how close some of these incredible buildings have come to being lost," Edwards said.
"Behind the battlements, there are amazing stories of survival and restoration happening right now.
"I really hope the show inspires people to get out and explore these fantastic buildings for themselves."
Norwich Castle, founded by Norman the Conqueror in 1068, received £13.4 million in National Lottery funding to help restore all five floors of its 900-year-old keep, from the basement to the battlements.
The keep reopened to the public last summer after the five-year-long restoration project.
The show reveals how the castle was once considered beyond saving, having been converted to a taxidermy museum in the 1800s after centuries serving as a prison.
The atrium entrance at Norwich Castle (Image: Denise Bradley)
Simon Thurley, chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: "Castles are extraordinary witnesses to our history, but they are also vulnerable buildings that require constant care.
"Thanks to National Lottery players, around £200 million has been invested in restoring castles across the UK since 1994.
"By supporting the preservation of these remarkable places, we’re also creating jobs and volunteering opportunities, ensuring important heritage skills are kept alive, and contributing to the tourist economy of the area."
National Lottery Open Week from March 7 to March 15 offers free or discounted entry to more than 40 National Lottery-funded castles across the UK.
The Great British Castle Rescue will be on screens from March 9 at 9pm.