Norwich

City Factsheet

Location: East England

Population size: 170,000

The best way to get around:

New this year: The refurbished Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery now features the Norwich School of Painters, East Anglia's Queen Boudicea, Egyptian mummies and the world's largest teapot collection. TheTate Exhibition - Abstract, Expressionism & Minimalism runs 22 Mar-20 Jun.

Attractions: Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Cathedral, Origins at the Forum, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Inspire, Dragon Hall and Plantation Garden.

Restaurants: Visitors can choose from a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. Some excellent examples include:

Adlards (Michelin starred English/French) The Last Wine Bar & Restaurant
79 Upper St Giles Street 70-76 St Georges Street

Three Ways Lebanese Restaurant The Waffle House (Belgian waffles)
4a Brigg Street 39 St Giles Street

Bars: Visitors can choose from a wide selection of pubs and bars, why not check out the following:

Adam & Eve Playhouse Bar
17 Bishopgate 42-48 St Georges Street

Unthank Arms HaHa Bar & Canteen
149 Newmarket Street Tombland

Shops: Norwich has been voted one of the top ten UK shopping destinations and has many specialist shops and all the high street stores. The beautifully preserved medieval Elm Hill sells everything from wine to teddy bears. Visitors can also browse around the UKs largest six-day a week open-air market, the Royal Arcade and Castle Mall.

Architecture: The most complete medieval city in Britain with 30 flint built churches within the city walls contrasting with the contemporary architecture of the Forum and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

Parks: The many parks provide a backdrop for concerts, plays and fairs.