Norwich is an old city, with a new attitude. Here medieval marvels rub shoulders with modern wonders. Explore 900 years of history in our city of sanctuary and stories. Read on to find out what else you can pack into your Norwich Film Festival agenda.
Stuffed full, but never stuffy. In Norwich you’ll find independent eateries alongside big name brands. Take your pick from our mouthwatering restaurants and cafes here.
There are so many ways to explore our storied streets. We’re England’s first UNESCO City of Literature, home to the National Centre for Writing and the Julian Shrine, the first woman to be published in English. Find book festivals and bookshops, libraries and book benches. There’s a story around every corner in Norwich.
Follow in the footsteps of 1000 years of visitors in Norwich. See our flint-knapped Guildhall just moments from the glass-fronted Forum and one of the oldest open-air markets in the country. Where will you visit first?
Only have a few days to explore, our Norwich Itineraries are packed full of inspiration to help you make the most of your trip to the City of Stories.
Getting Here
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By Train
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By Road
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By Bus & Coach
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By Air
Norwich is well connected by rail, with frequent Greater Anglia services running between the city and London Liverpool Street, with journeys lasting as little as 90 minutes. Other cities with frequent direct links to Norwich include Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham & Cambridge.
For passengers travelling by air, there is also a direct service between Norwich and Stansted Airport.
Norwich is only 110 miles north of London and can reached easily by road in just over 2 hours. The main routes into Norwich are the A47, A11, A140 and A146.
There’s a range of car parking options in the city centre, including Riverside, Castle Quarter, Chantry Place, The Forum and St Andrew’s Car Park. There are also a number of charging points for electric vehicles around the city – find out more.
There are also a number of Park & Ride services, allowing you to park outside the city and make the rest of the journey by bus. Find out more.
Bus
There are a number of bus companies operating in the area, including First, Konectbus, Sanders and Simonds.
There are also a number of Park & Ride services, allowing you to park outside the city and make the rest of the journey by bus. Find out more.
Coach
Both National Express and Megabus operate regular low-cost intercity journeys to Norwich, with prices starting at just £5.
Norwich International airport is located just 4 miles from the city centre with easy transport links via a regular bus service. In addition the airport offers access to an onsite taxi company (Norwich Airport Taxi Association) which ensures a prompt reliable service when arriving at the airport.
If flying direct to Norwich isn’t an option, Norwich is also well connected by road and rail to some of the UK’s largest international airports. A regular direct service runs between the city and Stansted Airport. London Heathrow & Gatwick are also connected via the use of London’s rail networks.
