St Peter Mancroft is the grandest of Norwich's medieval churches and stands at the top of the market, facing the castle on its mound — the two dominant landmarks of the medieval city arranged on either side of the market square. The church was rebuilt in the mid-15th century in the Perpendicular Gothic style and is considered one of the finest examples in East Anglia.
The interior is light and spacious, with large clear windows that distinguish it from darker, heavier Gothic buildings. The original medieval stained glass was removed during the English Civil War (Puritan Norwich was particularly hostile to religious imagery) and most of what you see is Victorian replacement. The font cover, a tall canopied structure, is original 15th-century work. Entry is free.