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A mini guide to
Norwich: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Start at the market
Norwich Market, City Hall, the Guildhall and St Peter Mancroft stand around the same square, so it makes an easy first stop.
Walk the river
A riverside path along the Wensum passes Pulls Ferry, where stone for the cathedral was landed, and the Cow Tower.
Look inside the churches
Norwich has many medieval churches; St Peter Mancroft is the largest parish church in the city.
Use Norwich as a rail base
The Bittern Line runs from Norwich to Wroxham, Cromer and Sheringham, so the Broads and the coast work as day trips.
Check museum days
Norwich Castle, Strangers' Hall and the Museum of Norwich are run by Norfolk Museums; check opening days on the official site before you go.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Norwich?
Norwich is in Norwich, Norfolk, England. A Norman cathedral and castle, a 900-year-old market and medieval lanes in the county city. Nearby stops and stations include Norwich station, Norwich Airport.
How long do I need in Norwich?
1 to 2 days. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle, Cathedral of St John the Baptist. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Norwich station (Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway); Norwich Airport (KLM and others). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 25 places to eat and drink in and around Norwich, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 7 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Norwich accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Norwich
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Norwich Market
Outdoor market of around 200 stalls, trading on this site for over 900 years since its Norman foundation.
Strangers' Hall
Grade I listed house with a 700-year history, home to several Mayors of Norwich and now a museum of domestic life.
Dragon Hall
Grade I listed medieval merchant's trading hall on King Street, home to the National Centre for Writing since 2018.
Norfolk and the Broads
More areas to explore
Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads
Boatyards, river trips and broads on the River Bure, a train ride from Norwich
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Cromer & Sheringham
Victorian seaside towns with a pier, crab boats, heritage steam trains and the highest hill in Norfolk
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Wells, Holkham & Blakeney
Salt marsh, dunes and seals between a harbour town, a Palladian house and flint villages
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- Elm Hill: TourNorfolk at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, source
- Norwich Market: Richard Humphrey, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Strangers' Hall: Northmetpit, CC0, source
- Dragon Hall: No machine-readable author provided. Mn~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Cromer & Sheringham: Scribwik, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Wells, Holkham & Blakeney: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- King's Lynn & Sandringham: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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