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Norwich
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Norwich
The best-preserved medieval city in the UK, Norwich is compact, characterful and easy to explore on foot, with layers of history alongside an independent spirit. Spend time walking cobbled streets and being inspired by landmark buildings including the Norman cathedral and castle, then shift into galleries, shops, colourful market and places to eat, all close enough to feel effortless. The city’s cultural life is rich but unhurried, with a calendar that keeps things moving through the seasons. Green spaces and riverside paths offer breathing room between discoveries. Include the city in a wider Norfolk trip, dipping into its food scene, museums, theatres, exhibition spaces and small corners that reward curiosity. It’s a city that has a welcoming reputation, with enough bustle to energise and plenty of places to pause and reset.
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Why Norwich is the best place to live… and stay
Posted: 22nd Mar 2026
For all the reasons that Norwich has been crowned as the best place to live in the UK 2026 by The… For all the reasons that Norwich has been crowned as the best place to live in the UK 2026 by…
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Posted: 22nd Mar 2026
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Posted: 11th Mar 2026
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Top Attractions in Norwich
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
900 years of history, yours to discover 900 years of history, yours to discover
Banham Zoo
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Mannington
Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature… Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open).…
Mannington
Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…
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Visit the UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure Park in Lenwade, near Norwich! Visit the UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure Park in Lenwade, near Norwich!
Featured Events In The Norwich
The Last Human Kiss
Date: 13th Nov 2026 - 11th Apr 2027
Spanning painting, sculpture, photography and film, The Last Human Kiss explores how the kiss has… Spanning painting, sculpture, photography and film, The Last Human Kiss explores how the kiss…
Friday Supper Club
Date: 14th Aug - 14th Aug 2026
A relaxed evening in our converted Norfolk barn enjoying a locally sourced, seasonal dinner. We… A relaxed evening in our converted Norfolk barn enjoying a locally sourced, seasonal dinner.…
Friday Supper Club
Date: 30th Oct - 30th Oct 2026
A relaxed evening in our converted Norfolk barn enjoying a locally sourced, seasonal dinner. We… A relaxed evening in our converted Norfolk barn enjoying a locally sourced, seasonal dinner.…
Love Stories
Date: 18th Dec 2026 - 30th May 2027
Bringing together the work of ten internationally acclaimed photographers, Love Stories explores… Bringing together the work of ten internationally acclaimed photographers, Love Stories…
Featured Businesses In The Norwich
The Assembly House
Immerse yourself in Georgian splendour by booking one of our stunning bedrooms at The Assembly… Immerse yourself in Georgian splendour by booking one of our stunning bedrooms at The Assembly…
The Assembly House
Immerse yourself in Georgian splendour by booking one of our stunning bedrooms at The Assembly…
Park Farm Hotel & Leisure
A family-owned independent hotel - where every moment is made special. A family-owned independent hotel - where every moment is made special.
Park Farm Hotel & Leisure
A family-owned independent hotel - where every moment is made special.
The Canoe Man
Canoeing allows near silent exploration of all but the most miniscule of the Broads Park waterways… Canoeing allows near silent exploration of all but the most miniscule of the Broads Park…
The Canoe Man
Canoeing allows near silent exploration of all but the most miniscule of the Broads Park waterways…
Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for all… Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for…
Wroxham Miniature Worlds
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Featured Itineraries In The Norwich
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