Norwich Holidays

Norwich is the county town of Norfolk situated in the north east of the county just 20 miles from the coast. The city prides itself on being the most complete medieval city in the UK with a large number of historic buildings and long stretches of surviving medieval walls. The striking Norman cathedral that dominates the skyline is a superb example of Romanesque architecture while the 12^th century castle offers an impressive insight into Norman Britain. The castle houses an excellent museum and art gallery well worth a visit while on holiday in Norwich. Holiday accommodation in Norwich is plentiful with hotels and guesthouses scattered throughout the town, many of these boasting historic locations and architecture themselves.

 

The Norfolk Broads lie immediately to the east of Norwich and comprise a beautiful maze of inland waterways including winding rivers, shallow lakes and marshes. Boat trips from the centre of Norwich into the Broads run regularly from spring through to autumn allowing you to escape from the bustle of the city in just a few hours and become enchanted by this unique natural environment. Alternatively, holiday accommodation in the Norfolk Broads can be found in holiday apartments and country lodges as well as welcoming B&Bs. These offer the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing UK holiday in a spectacular setting with the amenities and life of Norwich always close at hand while on holiday in Norfolk.

 

Norwich offers visitors a myriad of activities and entertainment to suit everyone. As well as museums and galleries, Norwich is a great place for shopping, with the UK’s largest 6-day-a-week open air market as well as a pleasant high street with international and local shops. If you are keen to explore even more of Norfolk while on holiday in Norwich, a pleasant day trip takes you to one of the UK’s largest estuaries, The Wash, around an hours drive from the city, where you can enjoy a fantastic diversity of wildlife, including rare bird species. Stop off at the pretty nearby town of King’s Lynn for some good local food on your way back to Norwich while on a UK holiday here.