Norwich travel guide

Norwich Tourism | Norwich Guide

You're Going to Love Norwich

With a population of 177,636, Norwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Norwich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Assembly House (Theatre Street) and The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Namaste Village Norwich (131-139 Queens Road) and The Belgian Monk (7 Pottergate) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Norwich

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Norwich to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about €12 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around €4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Norwich to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about €12 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around €4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around €91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€117+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€105+
Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€60+
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€115+
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€78+

Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.91 and €27.87. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.91 and €27.87. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.