Josie's Norwich Guidebook
NORWICH
Information on Norwich first?
Simply because I cannot workout how to change the order of content!
Cromer info in final section, scroll to bottom if you would like to see this first :)
I hope you find it useful - Josie
Beautiful historic cathedral - lovely to look around both inside and out. Great coffee shop too :)
217 locals recommend
Norwich Cathedral
65 The CloseBeautiful historic cathedral - lovely to look around both inside and out. Great coffee shop too :)
Something for everyone! Historic castle with lots to keep children interested - from huge stuffed lions that roar to spooky tours of the dungeons! Plus an Art gallery with quality current exhibitions. The coffee shop and gift shop are great too.
204 locals recommend
Norwich Castle
24 Castle MdwSomething for everyone! Historic castle with lots to keep children interested - from huge stuffed lions that roar to spooky tours of the dungeons! Plus an Art gallery with quality current exhibitions. The coffee shop and gift shop are great too.
Norwich Market
1 Market PlUnique independent shops selling quirky and interesting items.
Ancient architecture which will lead you to the Cathedral. Olives cafe on the bottom corner is good for lunch.
32 locals recommend
Elm Hill
15 Waggon and Horses LnAncient architecture which will lead you to the Cathedral. Olives cafe on the bottom corner is good for lunch.
Park with play area for children - great for enjoying a picnic.
24 locals recommend
Chapelfield Gardens
Park with play area for children - great for enjoying a picnic.
Strangers' Hall Museum
4 Charing CrossAn interesting museum
Woodland to explore and from in front of the prison the most stunning views of Norwich.
14 locals recommend
Mousehold Heath
Heartsease LaneWoodland to explore and from in front of the prison the most stunning views of Norwich.
Pulls Ferry
29 Ferry LnBeautiful and historic riverside walks.
The Plantation Garden
4 Earlham RdBeautiful Victorian gardens.
Norman Foster architecture - Often has events/market in the atrium. Tourist information in here too.
114 locals recommend
Norwich Market
1 Market PlNorman Foster architecture - Often has events/market in the atrium. Tourist information in here too.
There are often events on here and antiques markets - the crypt coffee shop is worth a visit.
Saint Andrews & Blackfriars Hall
There are often events on here and antiques markets - the crypt coffee shop is worth a visit.
Food Scene
Huge outdoor but undercover local market. Full of unique products and amazing world food stalls - we love the mushy peas!
114 locals recommend
Norwich Market
1 Market PlHuge outdoor but undercover local market. Full of unique products and amazing world food stalls - we love the mushy peas!
Moorish Falafel Bar
17 Lower Goat LnGreat falafel in this quirky little cafe - you can sit upstairs too.
Pizza Express
15 St Benedicts StThis pizza express has a great atmosphere.
Pizza Express
15 St Benedicts StThis pizza express is so central and has stunning views too.
Bedford Street
Bedford StreetGreat bars and restaurants plus some independent shops too.
Zaks Mousehold
Gurney RoadAmerican diner with great burgers.
The Merchants of Spice
30-32 ColegateExcellent curry house.
Chilled out riverside bar (excellent beer selection including gluten free) and cafe adjoining the Playhouse theatre
44 locals recommend
Norwich Playhouse
42 - 58 St Georges StChilled out riverside bar (excellent beer selection including gluten free) and cafe adjoining the Playhouse theatre
Fine dining - you'll need to book ahead for the set lunch menu which is excellent and changes daily.
19 locals recommend
Roger Hickman's Restaurant
79 Upper St Giles StFine dining - you'll need to book ahead for the set lunch menu which is excellent and changes daily.
Workshop
53 Earlham RdGreat bohemian cafe and bar - very close to the plantation gardens.
Excellent fish and chips - you can even enjoy a beer with your meal at 'The Birdcage' pub opposite.
32 locals recommend
Grosvenor Fish Bar
28 Lower Goat LnExcellent fish and chips - you can even enjoy a beer with your meal at 'The Birdcage' pub opposite.
Independent cinema with a great restaurant for lunch or evening dining.
59 locals recommend
Cinema City
Saint Andrews StreetIndependent cinema with a great restaurant for lunch or evening dining.
Queen Street
Queen StreetBars and good pub grub.
Shopping
If you like shopping you'll love this mall.
Car park: £1.50 per hour or ONLY £3 from 3pm - 1am.
49 locals recommend
intu Chapelfield
40-46 St Stephens StIf you like shopping you'll love this mall.
Car park: £1.50 per hour or ONLY £3 from 3pm - 1am.
Historic department store selling quality goods. Has several excellent eateries inside too.
29 locals recommend
Jarrold
11 London StHistoric department store selling quality goods. Has several excellent eateries inside too.
Saint Benedicts Street
Saint Benedicts StreetIndependent shopping, food and bars.
Gentleman's Walk
Gentleman's WalkGood for shopping
Riverside Retail Park
Koblenz AvenueOut of city shopping outlets - including Nike store.
Gorgeous architecture with independent stores - including Langley's toy shop.
8 locals recommend
Royal Arcade
Gorgeous architecture with independent stores - including Langley's toy shop.
Independent cafe's & shops, Tudor achitecture, charity shops, antique shops, world food stores & Art galleries. An eclectic mix of tat and treasures!
Magdalen Street
Magdalen StreetIndependent cafe's & shops, Tudor achitecture, charity shops, antique shops, world food stores & Art galleries. An eclectic mix of tat and treasures!
Culture
Norwich Theatre Royal
Theatre StreetCheck out their website for 'What's on'.
Unique puppet theatre with daily shows. Check out their website for 'What's on'.
16 locals recommend
Norwich Puppet Theatre
WhitefriarsUnique puppet theatre with daily shows. Check out their website for 'What's on'.
Norwich City Football Club
Carrow RoadSupport the 'Canaries' while you are here!
Contemporary Art museum - part of the UEA (University of East Anglia). Features works by Henry Moore and Francis Bacon.
69 locals recommend
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Norfolk RoadContemporary Art museum - part of the UEA (University of East Anglia). Features works by Henry Moore and Francis Bacon.
Often has exhibitions of student work and you can cut through the grounds and walk beside the river to Magdalen Street - there are 2 pubs serving local ales on Fye bridge.
9 locals recommend
Norwich University Of The Arts
31 St Georges StOften has exhibitions of student work and you can cut through the grounds and walk beside the river to Magdalen Street - there are 2 pubs serving local ales on Fye bridge.
Exhibitions, live music and another great place for coffee. Check opening times.
19 locals recommend
Norwich Arts Centre
51 St Benedicts StExhibitions, live music and another great place for coffee. Check opening times.
Central small theatre - check their website for current events.
19 locals recommend
Maddermarket Theatre
Central small theatre - check their website for current events.
King Of Hearts
15 Fye Bridge StArt gallery with a great cafe on Fye bridge at the start of Magdalen St.
Family Fun
Get the train direct from Cromer and save the hassle of driving & enjoy a local ale.
20 locals recommend
Norwich Station
Thorpe RoadGet the train direct from Cromer and save the hassle of driving & enjoy a local ale.
Eaton Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course
226 N Park AveGreat pitch and putt course - part of a lovely park.
Gravity Trampoline Parks Norwich
Wherry RoadOver 80 interconnecting trampolines
Hollywood Bowl Norwich
1 Wherry RdTen pun bowling lanes
Riverside cinema with family restaurants nearby such as Nando's and Frankie & Benny's.
33 locals recommend
ODEON Norwich
Wherry RoadRiverside cinema with family restaurants nearby such as Nando's and Frankie & Benny's.
Watersports, archery, bike hire, climbing and beautiful country walks - there's a coffee shop too!
41 locals recommend
Whitlingham Country Park
Whitlingham LaneWatersports, archery, bike hire, climbing and beautiful country walks - there's a coffee shop too!
Norfolk Snowsports Club
Whitlingham LaneLarge dry ski slope - Tubing, skiing and snowboarding.
Parking
St. Andrews Car Park
2 Duke StCentral parking: 05:00 - 18:30 = £6
18:30 - 09:00 = £2.20
CROMER
Great food - look out for evening event to pte-book in the summer months. Closes at 4PM. Free Wifi.
31 locals recommend
Rocket House Cafe
The GangwayGreat food - look out for evening event to pte-book in the summer months. Closes at 4PM. Free Wifi.
Excellent fish and chips with gluten free options - be prepared to queue!
51 locals recommend
No1 Cromer
1 New StExcellent fish and chips with gluten free options - be prepared to queue!
Dunes Kiddieland
EsplanadeFamily friendly arcade with 2p machines and prizes
Stunning Victorian pier with theatre, shops, restaurants and a museum
86 locals recommend
Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre
PromenadeStunning Victorian pier with theatre, shops, restaurants and a museum
Climb the tower for the most amazing views. See the perguine Falcons nest here annually.
Cromer Church
65 Church StClimb the tower for the most amazing views. See the perguine Falcons nest here annually.
RNLI Cromer Lifeboat Station
The EsplanadeReal working life boat station next to Rocket cafe
RNLI Henry Blogg Museum
The GangwayInteractive museum under the Rocket cafe. Worth a vist!
Cromer Museum
4 Tucker StQuirky little museum about life in the past.
Cromer Lighthouse
Stunning views - easy access from rear of chalet park.
Cromer Pitch ‘n’ Putt
Meadow RoadPitch and Putt, plus great park and cool skate park.
Cheesy miniature golf in a lovely setting near the chip shop :)
6 locals recommend
Crabstix Miniature Golf
Cheesy miniature golf in a lovely setting near the chip shop :)