Friars Quay

Friars Quay is a distinctive riverside housing development in the heart of Norwich, set beside the River Wensum near Fye Bridge and Quayside. Built in the 1970s and widely admired as an example of well-designed urban housing, it sits within the city-centre conservation area and is characterised by compact courtyard gardens, riverside planting and mature trees squeezed into a tight urban setting.

Working on trees in a location like this is as much about access as it is about the tree itself. Willows, alders and ornamental species along the river and in the courtyards often need reducing or dismantling in confined spaces, with timber lowered or craned out over walls and water rather than simply felled. Our team is equipped and experienced for this kind of technical city-centre work, and we take care to protect the surrounding properties and public areas throughout.

We cover Friars Quay and the wider NR3 riverside area, including Quayside, Fishergate and the streets around the Wensum. As a conservation area with many listed buildings nearby, most tree work here requires prior notification to Norwich City Council, which we handle for you. For a free assessment and quote, call 07467 536667.