Hotels in Norwich

Norwich, England

Norwich (Norfolk) Pop: 130,000 (city) 370,000 (metro)

Norwich is located in eastern England and boasts proudly of its high number of medieval churches.

Economically, the city now depends primarily upon service industries such as insurance, finance and tourism.

With a long history of political activism, modern day Norwich often promotes political candidates sensitive to ecological and environmental issues. Norwich’s twin cities include Rouen, France and El Viejo, Nicaragua.

Attractions in Norwich:

Priory Maze and Gardens

Dinosaur Park

Eco Tech Discovery Centre

Norwich Castle and Museum - constructed in 1067 by order of William the Conqueror

Norfolk Broads - a natural reserve offering fishing, boating, sailing, rare flowers, and butterflies

Car Hire in Great Britain

Norfolk and Norwich Festival - music, visual arts, and theatre presentations each October

Open-air market - largest in England

Norwich Cathedral - pictorial displays of Bible from Creation to Judgment Day

Banham Zoo

Bishop Bridge - constructed 1345

Cow Tower ruins - circa 1398, an uncommon representation of a free standing Middle Ages artillery tower

Hillside Animal Sanctuary - an animal rescue centre

Norwich Puppet Theatre - Norwich Puppet Theatre - unique venue set in a converted Medieval church with a year round programme of shows and puppet making workshops

Plantation Garden - restored Victorian vintage garden with large gothic fountain

Strangers Hall Museum - offers collection of antique toys and a guided experience from the Tudor to the Victorian period