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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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Top Attractions in Norwich
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…
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
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Norwich Theatre
Part of the Norwich Theatre family, Norwich Theatre Royal is one of the largest regional theatres… Part of the Norwich Theatre family, Norwich Theatre Royal is one of the largest regional…
Norwich Theatre
Part of the Norwich Theatre family, Norwich Theatre Royal is one of the largest regional theatres…
Sainsbury Centre
The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can foster… The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can…
Sainsbury Centre
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Featured Events In The Norwich
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Date: 6th Feb - 6th Feb 2026
Last year marked the 40th anniversary of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, who, from their… Last year marked the 40th anniversary of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, who, from…
Matilda The Musical
Date: 6th Aug - 6th Sept 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is coming… Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is…
Legally Blonde The Musical
Date: 22nd Sept - 26th Mar 2026
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical… The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The…
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera,… Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular…
Featured Businesses In The 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
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World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
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The Georgian Townhouse
The Georgian Townhouse offers a welcoming place to eat, drink, and stay. Our cosy rooms are perfect… The Georgian Townhouse offers a welcoming place to eat, drink, and stay. Our cosy rooms are…
The Georgian Townhouse
The Georgian Townhouse offers a welcoming place to eat, drink, and stay. Our cosy rooms are perfect…
The Maids Head Hotel
The award winning Maids Head Hotel is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK, dating back over 800… The award winning Maids Head Hotel is known to be the oldest hotel in the UK, dating back over…
The Maids Head Hotel
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Scottish Ensemble - Impulse: Music in Motion
As part of Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2026 we are delighted to announce The Scottish Ensemble. A… As part of Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2026 we are delighted to announce The Scottish Ensemble.…
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