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in the town of Norwich, in the county of Norfolk

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About Norwich Castle

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace, but without loss of atmosphere has been transformed to provide a dramatic backdrop for one of England's finest regional collections, where the best of the past is preserved for the enjoyment of the future. The castle has collections concerning natural history, archaeology, and art.

A tour of the castle will reveal to you its deepest secrets, you can see dungeons where prisoners were kept, communal toilets, and walk through the lengthy corridors where prisoners marched towards their chilling fate.

Norwich Castle is also the home of the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum, in here you can explore what is known as the prisoners' tunnel, giving you a taste of a soldiers life in peace and adversity from late in the 17th century to the present day.

The castle makes a fascinating visit for everyone, from the moment you first set eye's on the beautiful arcading decorating the outside walls of the massive keep, you will fall under its spell, entranced by its history, beauty, and the magic of the views over Norwich.
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Recommended towns near Norwich Castle

Norwich, in the county of Norfolk (0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
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.
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Caistor St Edmund, in the county of Norfolk (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction S)
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Wroxham, in the county of Norfolk (7.0 miles, 11.3 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 (7.5 miles, 12.0 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 (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)
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Wymondham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (8.7 miles, 13.9 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 (11.6 miles, 18.6 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 (11.8 miles, 18.9 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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Nearby travel help

Norwich Station	(0.8 miles, 1.2 km)
Norwich Airport	(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction N)
Salhouse Station	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)
Cambridge Airport	(55.7 miles, 89.7 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 14	(58.7 miles, 94.4 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 13	(59.1 miles, 95.0 km, direction SW)
Norwich Castle to London	(98.4 miles, 158.3 km, direction SW)

Accommodation & Hotels near Norwich Castle

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The Maids Head Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Norwich Nelson City Centre Premier Travel Inn	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Norwich City Centre Duke Street Premier Travel Inn	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Beeches Hotel & Victorian Gardens	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Georgian House Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
The Beeches Apartments	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
The Beeches Lodge	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Abbey Hotel	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Best Western Annesley House Hotel	(0.8 miles, 1.2 km)
Holiday Inn Norwich City	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
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