More about Norwich for travellers and visitors

Norwich, Norfolk, UK is the capital of part of Eastern England known as East Anglia.

Norwich is one of Englands most gracious cities with historic buildings mixing with the new.

In Elizabethan (the first) times Norwich was Englands second city, however the city did not grow much during the industrial revoultion due to lack of local material that supported the new industries.

Norwich is now a centre for Research, Insurance, Farming and Service Industries.

Out and About in and around Norwich

Norwich is a mix of new and old buildings. The most historic area of Norwich is the area known as "Tombland" near the Cathedral. Here you will find some examples of fine Medieval buildings.

The Cathedral itself dates from shortly after the Norman conquest with the Stones being imported from France. The Cathedral Spire is the second tallest in England.

The shopping area of Norwich is vast, with traditional shopping in Norwich Market (The largest open air market in Europe) and the more modern type of shopping done in the Castle Mall Shopping Centre and nearby streets and avenues.

Norwich is one of the gateways to the Norfolk Broads. The Norfolk Broads are a popular holiday destination for those who are looking for a relaxing time.

Norwich is also a stopping place on the way to the Norfolk Coastline which is home to Popular Holiday destinations of Cromer, Sheringham, Gt Yarmouth and Hunstanton.