After a turbulent year for a number of businesses in the city one particular gift shop enjoyed a magical year.

Norwich Cauldron, in Magdalen Street, opened its doors to budding witches and wizards on March 26, 2022 and won awards in its first few weeks.

Norwich Evening News: Norwich Cauldron is known for it's range of magical and mystical giftsNorwich Cauldron is known for it's range of magical and mystical gifts (Image: Rachel Watkins)

Rachel Watkins, who co-owns the shop with her partner Stephen Knock, said: "It feels great to be going for a year.

"When we opened we didn't know just how great the community behind us would be to help us succeed.

Norwich Evening News: Norwich Cauldron officially opened its doors on March 26, 2022Norwich Cauldron officially opened its doors on March 26, 2022 (Image: Rachel Watkins)

"Personal highlights were winning the Muddy Stilettos best new lifestyle start-up and how we've managed to expand the shop in such a short space of time with our interactive magical experiences.

"We've definitely got more items now as well. Looking back we didn't open with much but now the shop is packed out with lots of products from other small businesses."

Norwich Evening News: Norwich Cauldron also opened it's interactive magical experiences to customersNorwich Cauldron also opened it's interactive magical experiences to customers (Image: Rachel Watkins)

The shop also celebrated International Harry Potter Day as well as offering Halloween-themed scavenger hunts and is looking to build on its successful 2022.

Norwich Evening News: Stephen Knock and Rachel Watkins after winning the Muddy Stilettos award for best new lifestyle start-upStephen Knock and Rachel Watkins after winning the Muddy Stilettos award for best new lifestyle start-up (Image: Rachel Watkins)