Norwich: 5 businesses that opened in Magdalen Street in 2022

Magdalen Street lies in a "trendy" corner of Norwich which was likened to London's Shoreditch earlier this year. 

So it's no wonder so many start-ups and independents set their sights on this street this year. 

Here are five businesses which opened in 2022. 

1. Norwich Cauldron

Rachel Watkins and Stephen Knock, owners of Norwich Cauldron on Magdalen Street (Image: Newsquest)

Where: 124 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD

With wands, spell books and accessories for every budding witch or wizard, Norwich Cauldron has become the go-to place for Harry Potter fans in Norfolk.

It opened back in March and just six weeks later the business was even nominated for an award.

Owners Rachel Watkins and Stephen Knock also regularly organise interactive activities and events for their followers.

2. Rock Punk 

Dave Freestone is the owner of Rock Punk (Image: Newsquest)

Where: 26a Magdalen St, Norwich, NR3 1HU

Rock Punk is a bouldering studio located in a former shop in Magdalen Street.

Creating a climbing wall in a shop space may seem unusual but it allows for a unique challenge for climbers.

And when its doors opened back in May, owner Dave Freestone said they had an "amazing" response.

3. Bread Source 

Bread Source in Magdalen Street (Image: Rosie Mills-Smith)

Where: 165 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1NF

NR3 residents have been getting their fill of fresh bread and pastries since the opening of Bread Source in Magdalen Street, with queues regularly seen outside of the door. 

Bread Source was founded in 2012 by award-winning baker Steven Winter and his wife Hannah.

Since then the brand has expanded across seven sites including Norwich Market, Bridewell Alley, the Refectory at Norwich Cathedral, Upper St Giles and in Aylsham. 

4. The Crafting Chicken 

The Crafting Chicken in Magdalen Street (Image: Emily Thomson)

Where: 155 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1NF

The Crafting Chicken is a pottery and gift shop owned by 26-year-old Shannon Rumsby

She sells her own handmade pottery products including mugs and bowls as well as gifts from other local makers.

Ahead of the opening earlier this year, Ms Rumsby also said that she hoped to offer hand-building pottery workshops and painting at the shop. 

5. DIRT

DIRT is the latest business to pop up along Magdalen Street (Image: Emily Thomson)

Where: 49 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1AA

DIRT is the latest business to pop up along Magdalen Street.

It opened on Saturday, December 3, and it sells a range of items including band T-shirts, vinyl, CDs and badges.

The shop was formerly home to the boutique Hannah Rose, which closed after the owner went into retirement.