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About Norwich

Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come. It has culture and sophistication coupled with an old world charm defined by the colourful buildings of cobbled Elm Hill where shadows are cast by quaint Victorian hanging lamps.

Exceptional countryside surrounds the city, the Norfolk Broads National Park lies at its edge and the River Wensum, part of the Norfolk Broads, flows through the city, opening up pleasant river-scapes with wildlife, pleasure boats and pretty flower-decked riverside pubs.

Overseeing all that goes on in this fine city is one of the countries most stunning cathedral buildings which was begun between 1094-96, this is a major historical treasure chest with much to amaze and delight visitors. Norwich Castle standing proudly above the town is of equal merit, this dates back to Norman times and has dungeons and death masks belonging to executed prisoners. Grandeur is all around, streets have clutches of medieval buildings, some typical of the Norfolk region with lovely over-hanging bays. There is much Victorian architecture to be seen, and the beautiful Town Hall is a triumph of Art Deco design.

In stark contrast to all of this is the cities modern facilities, Castle Mall for shopping, and there is not much in any town to beat the modernity of Norwich's 21st century landmark - The Forum. The youthful atmosphere of the city is perhaps largely due to its thriving University which attracts students from many parts of the world.

Norwich has everything to entice the visitor, a colourful street market adds to the pleasure of shopping, an abundance of cafe's, restaurants, gardens to rest in, galleries to tour, nightclubs for entertainment, along with cinema and theatre. It is also believed to have more medieval churches than any other place.

Whatever your taste there will always be something in Norwich to please. It is an ideal destination to experience a fascinating weekend of culture, or a magical place to visit whilst boating on the Norfolk Broads.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Norwich

Norwich Castle	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)	Pictures
Norwich Cathedral	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)	Pictures
The Forum, Norwich	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)	Pictures
Cow Tower	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)	Pictures
Waterloo Park	(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)	Pictures
Eaton Park	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Wroxham Barns	(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Wymondham Abbey	(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Norfolk Broads	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Royal Air Force Air Defence Radar Museum	(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Dinosaur Adventure Park	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Norfolk Wildlife Park, Lenwade	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Bure Valley Railway	(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Reedham	(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Raveningham Gardens	(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Norwich

Caistor St Edmund, in the county of Norfolk (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction S)
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Wroxham, in the county of Norfolk (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)
This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime...
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Coltishall, in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction N)
Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book.
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Woodbastwick, a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
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Wymondham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction SW)
Narrow, medieval streets full of enchanting properties built following the Great Fire of 1615, mingle with the few building which fortunately escaped being raised to the ground.
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Acle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)
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Worstead, in the county of Norfolk (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)
Worstead is one of those delightful places that prospered and thrived during the great days of the 'wool' industry.
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Aylsham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N)
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Reedham, in the county of Norfolk (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E)
Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich.
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Heydon, in the county of Norfolk (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW)
This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie.
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Bungay, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SE)
Bungay is an attractive historic market town in Suffolk and is situated on the river Waveney in the Norfolk Broads National Park....
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Oulton, in the county of Norfolk (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)
The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney.
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Toft Monks, in the county of Norfolk (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SE)
This is a village whose charm is equalled by its quaint name. It is ideally situated close to the beautiful Norfolk Broads in a picturesque region famed for its great pubs, restaurants and attractive shops in pretty market towns.
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Homersfield, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction S)
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Barsham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SE)
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Nearby travel help

Norwich Station	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Norwich Airport	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction N)
Salhouse Station	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE)
Cambridge Airport	(55.8 miles, 89.8 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 14	(58.8 miles, 94.6 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 13	(59.2 miles, 95.2 km, direction SW)
Norwich to London	(98.5 miles, 158.5 km, direction SW)

Hotels & Accommodation in Norwich

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Norwich center
The Maids Head Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
Norwich City Centre Duke Street Premier Travel Inn	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Norwich Nelson City Centre Premier Travel Inn	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Beeches Hotel & Victorian Gardens	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
Georgian House Hotel	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
The Beeches Apartments	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Abbey Hotel	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
The Beeches Lodge	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Lansdowne Hotel And Conference Centre Ltd.	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Holiday Inn Norwich City	(0.8 miles, 1.4 km)
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