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 Ivy Norwich Brasserie (30 London Street) and The Assembly House (Theatre Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) and Namaste Village Norwich (131-139 Queens Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
£77
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Norwich departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 18 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 159 km 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Norwich departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Norwich to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 18 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 159 km 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 5 km from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

Cromer Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£95+
The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Sandcliff Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Yha Sheringham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£18+

Hiring a car in Norwich

Hiring a car in Norwich costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Norwich costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.