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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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Stories & Inspirations From The Norwich
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…
Why Norwich is the best place to live… and stay
Posted: 22nd Mar 2026
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Posted: 11th Mar 2026
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Posted: 10th Mar 2026
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Top Attractions in Norwich
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…
Royal Norwich Golf Club
A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality and… A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality…
Royal Norwich Golf Club
A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality and…
City Greens Golf
Indoor golf in Norwich – a premium simulator experience and one of the best all-weather things to… Indoor golf in Norwich – a premium simulator experience and one of the best all-weather things…
City Greens Golf
Indoor golf in Norwich – a premium simulator experience and one of the best all-weather things to…
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…
Featured Events In The Norwich
The Stubbs Farm Sleepover
Date: 18th Jul - 19th Jul 2026
Pop the dates in your diary and get your tickets for the Stubbs Farm Sleepover! Pop the dates in your diary and get your tickets for the Stubbs Farm Sleepover!
Hansons Auctions
Date: 9th Sept - 9th Sept 2026
The Mid-Norfolk Railway is extremely pleased to be working with Hansons Auctioneers to bring you a… The Mid-Norfolk Railway is extremely pleased to be working with Hansons Auctioneers to bring…
Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches
Date: 18th Oct - 18th Oct 2026
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Classic Ibiza
Date: 1st Aug - 1st Aug 2026
An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the 32-piece Urban Soul… An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the 32-piece Urban…
Featured Businesses In The Norwich
Sykes Holiday Cottages Norfolk
Discover your next escape to Norfolk with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Discover your next escape to Norfolk with Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Sykes Holiday Cottages Norfolk
Discover your next escape to Norfolk with Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Poolside Lodges
Three hot tub lodges set around a seasonal heated pool, perfectly placed for Norwich and the… Three hot tub lodges set around a seasonal heated pool, perfectly placed for Norwich and the…
Poolside Lodges
Three hot tub lodges set around a seasonal heated pool, perfectly placed for Norwich and the…
Royal Norwich Golf Club
A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality and… A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality…
Royal Norwich Golf Club
A premium members’ club just outside the city, offering championship golf, refined hospitality and…
The Maids Head Hotel
The award winning Maids Head Hotel is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK, with a history back… The award winning Maids Head Hotel is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK, with a history…
The Maids Head Hotel
The award winning Maids Head Hotel is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK, with a history back…
Featured Itineraries In The Norwich
Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its medieval… Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its…
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