Norwich travel guide
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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. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norwich has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Norwich
Activities
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Other activities
Where to Eat in Norwich
If you’re looking for affordable options, Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Norwich (11-15 Timber Hill) and Zaks - Poringland (119 The Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Eagle (33 Newmarket Road) and Last Pub Standing (27-29 King Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.
When to visit Norwich
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 domestic flight to Norwich departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £35 for a 1h 34m 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 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.
Airlines serving Norwich
Where to stay in Norwich
Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich
Most booked hotels in Norwich
Hiring a car in Norwich
Hiring a car in Norwich costs £29 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Norwich.
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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Norwich is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.