Maps of Britain: Map of Norwich
See a map of Norwich in the county of Norfolk, in East Anglia, England.
Situated approximately 100 miles (160 km) northeast of London, Norwich serves as the administrative and cultural center of Norfolk. The city lies on the River Wensum, which has historically provided an important waterway for trade and transportation. Its proximity to the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes, further enhances its appeal as a tourist destination.
The cathedral city is 256 km east of Birmingham on the A14, around 200 km east of Leicester, and 102 km northeast of Cambridge. The pleasant city of 144,000 people is often referenced as one of the best places to live in the UK and is, of course, the home of Alan Partridge!
Attractions
The city's main attraction is its historic cathedral. Norwich Cathedral (the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity) is a superb example of Norman architecture, with an impressive spire, cloisters, and a wealth of medieval art. Construction began in 1096 under the direction of Bishop Herbert de Losinga, and it was completed in 1145, making it one of the most complete Norman cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is notable for its soaring spire, the second tallest in England at 96 meters (315 feet) after Salisbury Cathedral. In addition, its extensive cloisters are the largest of their kind in the country. The interior features rib-vaulted ceilings, over 1,000 intricately carved stone roof bosses depicting biblical scenes, and fine medieval and Victorian stained glass. Surrounding the cathedral is the tranquil Cathedral Close, one of the largest and most picturesque in Europe, housing a variety of historic buildings.
The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Norwich. It dates from the late 19th century and early 20th century. George Gilbert Scott Jr designed the building.
Norwich Castle now serves as a museum and art gallery with extensive collections of fine art, archaeology, and natural history.
A picturesque, cobbled medieval street, Elm Hill is Norwich's most famous street. It is lined with Tudor-era buildings now occupied by a variety of contemporary stores and businesses - antique and craft shops, art galleries, as well as trendy cafes and tea shops.
The largest medieval parish church in Norwich, St. Peter Mancroft Church is renowned for its stained glass and pipe organ. Its origins date back to the 11th century.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is the city's main university and dates back to 1963.
Norwich Theatre Royal is a venue for performing arts, hosting everything from West End productions to ballet and opera.
The Forum houses the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, one of the busiest libraries in the UK. The popular library's collection includes tens of thousands of books, computer games and DVDs as well as music sets.
Pulls Ferry is a former ferry house situated on the River Wensum in Norwich. The historic flint building once served as a 15th-century watergate. It played a key role in transporting the stone used to construct Norwich Cathedral.
Natural attractions in and around Norwich include the Norfolk Broads with its network of rivers and lakes perfect for boating, birdwatching, and hiking. Mousehold Heath is a large open space offering panoramic views of the city and opportunities for walking and cycling. Eaton Park features formal gardens, sports facilities, and a boating lake.
Access - Getting There
Norwich is fairly easily accessible by train, bus, and car especially from the capital, London. By train, the town is served by Norwich station, which is the northern terminus of the Great Eastern Main Line. The station has trains to London Liverpool Street, as well as connections to Birmingham, Cambridge, Stansted Airport, Liverpool Lime Street via Nottingham as well as Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Sheringham.
By bus, Norwich Bus Station on Surrey Street is the hub for National Express coaches with destinations including London Stratford and London Victoria.
By car from London, take the M11 and A11. Journey time is around 2 hours, 30 minutes.
Norwich Airport (NWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled and seasonal flights to Aberdeen, Alicante, Amsterdam, Faro and Tenerife among other destinations.
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Accommodation
South of the city limits Dunston Hall Hotel Spa & Golf Resort is a four-star hotel with an 18 hole golf course, a driving range, an indoor swimming pool and a spa.
Another 4-star option in the city center is The Maids Head Hotel located in a converted 13th-century building.
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