Things to Do in Norwich
Norwich is a compact city with a river running through it, narrow lanes in the middle and open Norfolk countryside close by. It rewards a day on foot.
The Lanes for browsing
Norwich folk use the name the Lanes for the web of narrow streets at its heart. Independent shops, small cafes and old frontages mix with larger stores close by. It is easy to lose an afternoon here without covering much ground. Each turn brings another doorway or passage, so give yourself time and do not worry about a route.
Norwich folk use the name the Lanes for the web of narrow streets at its heart.
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Cobbles around Elm Hill and Tombland
Elm Hill is a short cobbled street lined with old buildings, and Tombland lies close by. Walk both slowly and look up, because much of the interest is in the rooflines and doorways rather than the shop fronts.
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Along the Wensum
The River Wensum winds through the city, and riverside paths let you walk away from the traffic for a while. Quiet stretches, benches and the occasional boat make it a restful way to spend an hour between other plans. In wet or windy weather the paths stay walkable, though they can be slippery after rain.
The River Wensum winds through the city, and riverside paths let you walk away from the traffic for a while.
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Museums and galleries by type
The city has museums of local life, art galleries and a number of historic buildings that open to visitors in season. They suit a wet afternoon, and several sit close together. Opening times change, so check them before you head out. A few of the historic buildings are open only in season, and some close earlier than the shops.
The city has museums of local life, art galleries and a number of historic buildings that open to visitors in season.
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Out of town by train
From Norwich station, trains run across flat country to the Norfolk coast and into the Broads, with Cromer, Great Yarmouth and Wroxham among the places on offer. A seaside afternoon or a stroll beside the water makes an easy change from the city.
From Norwich station, trains run across flat country to the Norfolk coast and into the Broads, with Cromer, Great Yarmouth and Wroxham among the places on offer.
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Moving about the city
The station lies east of the middle and across the river, a walk or a brief bus trip from the Lanes. Most of the middle is easy on foot, and a licensed cab fills the gaps after dark. If you are heading out to the coast or the Broads, look up the final train back before leaving.
The station lies east of the middle and across the river, a walk or a brief bus trip from the Lanes.
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Norwich streets and waterways
- The LanesNarrow streets of small shops and cafes
- Elm HillA cobbled street of old buildings
- TomblandAn old open street near the middle of the city
- River WensumRiverside paths that leave the traffic behind
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The middle is compact and mostly flat, and the lanes and the river sit close together.
No. It is not a booking service, and this guide only sketches areas and kinds of outing in general terms.
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