Norwich Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Norwich vacation

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lala30
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Mar 31, 2008
The Waterfront 4 stars
Club Review: The Waterfront

The Waterfront is located on 141 King Street.

I did mention we did meet some friendly locals and they took us out. As I did not do much research about the nightlife before hand, I...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Starbucks 4 stars
Café Review: Starbucks

I am not really sold on the whole Starbucks thing, however I do have to say we have found a great one in Norwich. It has to do with location, location, location. One is located right on St. Stephen... [more]

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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Wig and Pen 4 stars
Bar Review: Wig and Pen pub

Wig and Pen pub is located at 6 St Martins, Palace Plain.

We have stumbled onto this pub by accident on a Friday evening and it was really busy. It is relatively small however very...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: pub fun

lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Adam and Eve pub 4 stars
Bar Review: Adam and Eve pub

Adam and Eve pub is located at 17 Bishopgate, just behind the Cathedral.

I did my research before we set of so Adam and Eve was one of the first pubs we have looked out for. And it...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
St. Michael Coslany 4 stars
Travel Tip: St. Michael Coslany

St. Michael Coslany is located at Coslany St.

The oldest parts of the church date back to 1420, but the rest was finished 1500. It is one of the most beautiful and elegant church in...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
St. Julian's Church 4 stars
Travel Tip: St. Julian Church

St. Julian Church is located at St. Julian's Alley, Rouen Rd.

This small church is almost forgotten today, but it got its name after St. Julian who was a popular saint in medieval...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
St. Giles on the Hill 4 stars
Travel Tip: St. Giles on the Hill

St. Giles on the Hill is located on St. Giles street.

St. Giles peculiarity is the magnificent 120 foot tower that stands as the tallest one in the city. As there are plenty of...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
St. Andrews and Blackfriars Hall 4 stars
Travel Tip: St. Andrews and Blackfriars Hall

St. Andrews and Blackfriars Hall is located at St. Andrew's Plain in Norwich.

Today this building is venue for the annual Norwich Beer Festival and a popular venue for weddings and...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
St. Andrews church 4 stars
Travel Tip: St. Andrews church

St. Andrews church is located on St. Andrew's street.

This huge church has been said to be the only place of worship for Abraham Lincoln's relatives that lived in Norfolk area. St....
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Saint Margaret Church 4 stars
Travel Tip: Saint Margaret Church

Saint Margaret Church is located at St. Benedicts St, Saturday Market Pl.

Saint Margaret Church was originally built on the foundations of a Benedictine priory. The priory dated...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Church of St. John the Baptist 4 stars
Travel Tip: Church of St. John the Baptist

Church of St. John the Baptist is located at Unthank Road.

Church of St. John the Baptist is located on one of the highest hills in Norwich and it makes for a spectacular sight, one...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Timberhill 4 stars
Travel Tip: Timberhill

Timberhill like Elm Hill feels like the zen center of Universe when compared with the hustle and bustle of the Norwich's city center. Again all sorts of shops can be found here and even if you do... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: shopping lanes pretty cafes

lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Elm Hill 5 stars
Travel Tip: Elm Hill

Another one of the pretty neighborhoods in Norwich (and trust me there are plenty) actually a street and well worth exploring but make sure to bring your camera.

The pretty...
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Tags for this Travel Tip: shopping lanes pretty cafes

lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
St. Benedicts 5 stars
Travel Tip: St. Benedicts

St. Benedicts is another pretty street with plenty of splendid buildings to look at.

It is wonder what you can find if you venture out of the hotel early in the morning, before you...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Norwich Lanes 5 stars
Travel Tip: Norwich Lanes

Norwich Lanes stretch from Pottergate to St. Andrews Hill and it is quite a popular place in Norwich.

There are plenty of shops here and you can find anything and everything from...
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lala30
Discoverer
Mar 31, 2008
Colman's Mustard Museum 5 stars
Travel Tip: Colman's Mustard Museum

Colman's Mustard Museum is located in the Royal Arcade, not far from the Norwich Market.

Colman's Mustard shop opened up in 1973 to mark the 150 anniversary of the beginning of the...
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