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Norwich, England Attractions

Norwich, county town of Norfolk, lies on the little River Wensum within easy reach of the beautiful Norfolk Broads, which can easily be explored by sailing boat, canoe or motor-launch.
Picture of Norwich Cathedral
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The Norwich Cathedral, with its distinct white exterior and Norman architecture, is a well-preserved building. The Church is famous for its prominent spire.
Picture of Castle Museum
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The informative Castle Museum in Norwhich features several interesting galleries including sections on archeaology, natural history and art. Highlights of the Museum include the Castle Mall and the School of Painting.
Elm Hill
Below Tombland near the River Wensum, the medieval cobbled street known as Elm Hill branches off. This picturesque little thoroughfare is lined with tiny old houses, many of them now attractive shops.
Mustard Museum
In Bridewell Alley the Mustard Museum deals with the 150 years' history of Colman's mustard.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
The award-winning Sainsbury Centre, part of the University of East Anglia, to the west of Norwich city center, has displays of modern and primitive art, including works by Picasso, Epstein, Giacometti and Henry Moore.
Address
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
University of East Anglia
Watton Road
Norwich NR4 7TJ
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Bishop Bridge
A little way to the south of the Cow Tower

is Bishop Bridge (1395), one of the oldest bridges in the country. From Mousehold Heath, northeast of the city, there is a fine general view of the Norwich skyline.
Bridewell Museum
Just a short distance south-westwards from St Andrew's Hall, in Bridewell Alley is the Bridewell Museum with exhibits devoted to industry and handicrafts in Norfolk, including a display about the silk shawls which were so prized by Queen Victoria.
Although most people associate woven shawls based on the Indian "bota" motif as paisley, tens of thousands were produced in Norwich. The paisley shawls were produced in Paisley, Scotland, hence the name.
Address
Bridewell Museum
Bridewell Alley
Norwich NR2 1AQ
England
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult 1.20
All values are in local currency
Facilities
Gift shop
City of Norwich Aviation Museum
Opened in 1958, Norwich Aviation Museum features such aircraft as the Vulcan, Dart Herald and Vampire. Exhibits include the Norwich International Airport, 8th Army Air Force and RAF's.
Address
Norwich Aviation Museum
Old Norwich Road
Horsham St Faith
Norwich NR10 3JF
England
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:00ClosedClosed10:0011:00
Close 16:00 16:0015:00
Cost
Family 11.00
Adult 4.00
Senior 3.25
Child 15 & under 2.00
Child 7 & underFREE
All values are in local currency
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Mannington Hall and Gardens
The heritage rose garden at Mannington Hall was made in association with Peter Beale. Thousands of old fashioned roses in the garden illustrate the history of the rose.

In addition to the rose garden, Mannington also has a moated house, two lakes and a scented garden with herbaceous borders.
Address
Mannington House and Gardens
Mannington Hall
Norwich NR11 7BB
England
Hours
May 1 to May 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed12:00
Close 17:00
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed11:0011:0011:00ClosedClosed
Close 17:0017:0017:00
September 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed12:00
Close 17:00
Cost
Adult 3.00
Concession or reduced rate 2.50
ChildFREE
All values are in local currency
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Market Place
To the west of Norwich Castle can be found the spacious market place, which is the site of one of the most notable markets in the county. On the far side are the City Hall, the Central Library (1963), and the Guildhall (1407) with its old windows, now the Tourist Information Office.
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Featured at this site is a display covering the history of the Royal Observer Corps. Other items of note include a rare nose-piece of a Felixstowe F.5 flying boat, which was discovered in a garden after 60 years use as a potting shed, and a Valetta C.2.
Address
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
The Street
Flixton NR35 1NZ
England
Hours
January 16 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:00ClosedClosedClosed10:00
Close 16:0016:00 16:00
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed10:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:00 17:00
November 1 to December 14
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:00ClosedClosedClosed10:00
Close 16:0016:00 16:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Riverside Walk (Cow Tower)
A stroll along the Riverside Walk is very relaxing. This follows the River Wensum, to the northeast of the Cathedral, and passes the Cow Tower, part of the city's original medieval fortifications.
Address
Norwich City Council
City Hall, St Peters Street
Norwich NR2 1NH
England
Transit
BritRail: Norwich
Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum
The Britannia Barracks, which are situated on Mousehold Heath, formerly housed the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum (uniforms, medals, paintings and silver from 1685 to 1959) but this has now been moved to the Shirehall in Norwich.
Address
Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum
Shirehall
Market Avenue
Norwich NR1 3JQ
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Family 5.00
Adult 2.00
Concession or reduced rate 1.60
Child 16 & under 1.20
All values are in local currency
Tips
Joint ticket with Castle museum available.
Facilities
Gift shop
St Andrew's Hall
Near the top end of Elm Hill are St Andrew's and Blackfriars Halls, originally a large Dominican church, now used for exhibitions and musical events.
Tombland
From Tombland, originally a Saxon marketplace, there are two gates, St Ethelbert's (1272; upper part restored) and Erpingham (1420), either of which leads into the idyllic tranquillity of the cathedral close with its wealth of historically interesting buildings, including the medieval deanery.
Willow Lane
The home of George Borrow, along with the Grammar School that he attended, is to be found on this street. Mousehold Heath on the northeast of the open space, along with the gypsies he encountered there, are featured in his works 'Lavengro' and 'Romany Rye'.

Norwich Surroundings

Read More Horsey Windpump
(Norfolk Broads)
The Horsey Windpump is a Windmill in Hickling Broad, one of the biggest and most attractive of the Norfolk Broads.
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