The Lanes, 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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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
You don’t have to travel to London to see great art – there are fabulous galleries and exhibitions…
Why East Anglia is a 'must see' Lonely Planet location
Posted: 10th Mar 2026
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Top Attractions in Norwich
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…
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
900 years of history, yours to discover 900 years of history, yours to discover
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
The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can foster…
ROARR!
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
English Touring Opera present Tosca
Date: 13th Mar - 13th Mar 2027
Set over two chaotic days of passion and intrigue, English Touring Opera’s new production of Tosca… Set over two chaotic days of passion and intrigue, English Touring Opera’s new production of…
The Intellectual Hooligans - Improv Comedy!
Date: 13th Jun - 13th Jun 2026
Norwich’s longest-running improv comedy group perform hilarious “Whose Line is it Anyway?”-style… Norwich’s longest-running improv comedy group perform hilarious “Whose Line is it…
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…
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella
Date: 6th Apr - 10th Apr 2027
Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale, has, at its heart, a true war-time… Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale, has, at its heart, a true…
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.
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…
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…
Bucket-List Balloon Flights
We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk. We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk.
Bucket-List Balloon Flights
We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk.
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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Museum of Norwich at The Bridewell Museum
From medieval times to modern day, the Museum of Norwich tells the story of the city's industries… From medieval times to modern day, the Museum of Norwich tells the story of the city's…
Museum of Norwich at The Bridewell Museum
From medieval times to modern day, the Museum of Norwich tells the story of the city's industries…
Date: 29th Sept - 3rd Oct 2026
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…
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