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Things to see in Norwich (United Kingdom): 104 places and when to go
Norwich is a city in United Kingdom with around 191,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 104 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (35), Nature (34), Temples (21). The best known are Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle and Venta Icenorum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.6304, 1.3
- Population
- About 191,000
- Places
- 104 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (35) · Nature (34) · Temples (21) · History (20) · Museums and art (11) · Food and drink (9)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 110 km as the crow flies
What to see in Norwich
The places in and around Norwich, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Norwich CathedralCathedral in England189 m
- Norwich CastleHistoric castle and museum in Norwich, England313 m
- Venta IcenorumRoman city in Norfolk, England, UK5.3 km
- St John the Baptist Cathedral, NorwichRoman Catholic cathedral in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK1.1 km
- Caister CastleGrade I listed castle in West Caister, United Kingdom27 km
- Norwich MarketOutdoor market in central Norwich, Norfolk, England530 m
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual ArtsArt gallery and museum at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, United Kingdom4.6 km
- North Elmham CastleGrade I listed building in North Elmham, Norfolk, United Kingdom28 km
- St Peter MancroftChurch in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK579 m
- Banham ZooZoo in Banham, Norfolk, England28 km
- Caister Roman SiteRoman fort28 km
- Happisburgh LighthouseLighthouse at Happisburgh on the North Norfolk coast, East Anglia, England27 km
- Strangers' HallGrade I listed building in Norwich, England518 m
- Dragon Hall, NorwichMedieval merchant's trading hall located in King Street, Norwich, England570 m
- Great Yarmouth MinsterChurch in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK29 km
- Norwich War MemorialWar memorial in Norwich, England558 m
- Pulls Ferry, NorwichBuilding in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK474 m
- St Giles on the HillChurch in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK866 m
- Church of St Helen, RanworthChurch in Ranworth, Norfolk, England, UK14 km
- St John MaddermarketGrade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK491 m
- St Benet's AbbeyAbbey in Horning, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK16 km
- Wymondham AbbeyGrade I listed abbey in Wymondham, Norfolk, England, UK15 km
- BewilderwoodFamily adventure park in Norfolk, UK14 km
- City of Norwich Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Horsham St Faith, Norfolk5.8 km
And the other 80, by what you come to do:
- Nature: East Ruston Old Vicarage, Bowthorpe Marsh, Danby Wood, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, Hethel Old Thorn, Ludham - Potter Heigham Marshes, Marston Marsh, Thorpe Marshes, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB reserve, Wensum Local Nature Reserve, Whitlingham Marsh, Allotment Wild Patch, Ashwellthorpe Woods, Lower Wood, Bergh Apton Conservation Trust, Booton Common, Buxton Heath, Church Fen, Colney Woodland Burial Park, Foxley Wood, Hellington Low Common, Hoe Rough - Open Access Land, Lolly Moor, Matham Broad, Rush Meadow, Scarning Fen, Silfield Nature Reserve, Sisland Carr, Smockmill Common, Sparham Pools Nature Reserve, Surlingham Church Marsh (RSPB), Sweet Briar Marsh, Tolls Meadow, Whitwell Common, Open Access Land, Winterton Dunes
- History: Winterton Lighthouse, St Andrew's Church, Norwich, St Theobald's Church, Great Hautbois, Bromholm Priory, St Benedict's Church, Norwich, New Mill, Whittleton's Farmhouse
- Temples: St Augustine's Church, Norwich, St Clement Colegate, St Edmund's Church, Norwich, St Gregory's Church, Heckingham, St Helen's Church, Norwich, St Laurence's Church, Norwich, St Margaret Westwick, St Etheldreda's Church, Norwich, St Faith's Church, Little Witchingham, St Julian's, Norwich, St Martin at Palace, Octagon Chapel, Norwich
- Hiking: Angles Way, Marriott's Way, Weavers' Way, Wherryman's Way, Boudica's Way, King Charles III England Coast Path: Lowestoft to Sea Palling, Norfolk Coast Path, Tas Valley Way, Walsingham Way
- Museums and art: Barton House Railway, Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell, The Museum of the Broads, RAF Air Defence Radar Museum, Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum, Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
- Food and drink: All Day Brewing Co., Broadland Drinks, Humpty Dumpty Brewery, The Brewery Tap, The English Distillery, The People's Brewery, Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room, Woodfordes
- With kids: Melsop Farm Park, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Playbarn, Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
When to go to Norwich
The best time to visit Norwich is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:55
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:35
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:24
- DecPossible7:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25. In April, 104 of the 104 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Norwich
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Harleston13 places31 km
- Cromer12 places33 km
- Lowestoft27 places33 km
- Mill Road42 places37 km
- Swaffham12 places41 km
- Wells-next-the-Sea15 places49 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Norwich?
The best known: Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle, Venta Icenorum, St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich, Caister Castle. In all, 104 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Norwich?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25.
How do you get to Norwich?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Norwich as the destination and these 104 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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