The Bridewell Museum
Once a prison for women and beggars (a 'Bridewell'), this delightful museum is now home to a wonderful collection of historic objects and machinery revealing how Norwich people earned their living.
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Broads Tours
Enjoy a scheduled river cruise on the Norfolk Broads from Wroxham or Potter Heigham. All trips include an informative commentary. Light refreshments and toilet faciltiies are available.
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Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk's longest narrow gauge heritage railway through 9 miles of beautiful Norfolk countryside between Aylsham and Wroxham.
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The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist
Norwich's Roman Catholic Cathedral, offers a special place of prayer and peace amid Gothic grandeur. Stunning stained glass and fine stonework, plus an opportunity to climb to the top of the tower on Saturdays for an unparalleled view of the city and surrounding countryside.
Contact: 01603 624615
City Boats
City Boats offers a charming and relaxing view of Norwich and the surrounding water ways. Book a chartered cruise for large groups, or enjoy our immensely popular musical theme nights.
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CitySightseeing
Discover Norwich aboard the CitySightseeing open top bus. Hop on and hop off at 9 stops near to the main city attractions. On board commentary. Tickets valid for 24 hours.
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Dragon Hall
Dragon Hall is open to the public six days a week. An audio tour is included with admission. We hold special events and performances throughout the year. School and group visits are especially welcome.
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Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
The Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden comprises of 130 acres of beautiful ancient woodland, water gardens and a private broad at South Walsham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. There are over three miles of wonderful woodland walks - all easy walking with superb views across South Walsham Inner Broad with boat trips daily,
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The Forum
The Forum is a stunning 21st century building housing the Tourist Information Centre, a cafe and restaurant, library, museum and other amenities. A vibrant events programme features all sorts of free activities and exhibitions for all the family.
Contact: 01603 727905
Horrid History of Norwich
Take a comedy tour of Norwich, and find out about Medieval Norwich - but beware, there will be some not entirely innocent innuendo and a tendency to dwell in detail on the distressing and less pleasant aspects of life and death in Medieval Norwich!
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Inspire
Enjoy the excitment of discovery at Inspire. With over 40 hands-on activities to explore, step inside a bubble. test your balance and shake hands with yourself. Science shows, special events and visiting exhibitions.
Contact: 01603 612612
King of Hearts
The King of Hearts is a superb Tudor building which hosts a variety of activities. Two fine medieval halls house a Contemporary Art Gallery and a Music Room, a beautiful and intimate venue for chamber music, storytelling, jazz and acoustic concerts.
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The Mustard Shop
More than just mustard! A Victorian shop and museum in the Royal Arcade selling many exclusive mustards and gifts and also telling the story of the world famous Colman's Mustard of Norwich. This is the only Colman's Mustard shop in the world!
National Trust
The National Trust has 4 properties in the area; Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Sheringham Park and Oxburgh Hall. All of these properties are open for visits to their buildings and gardens. They also stage wonderful summer events for all ages including walking tours, champagne dinners, fireworks, concerts, open-air theatre, garden games, teddy bears picnics and bug hunts!
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Norwich Castle
One of Norwich's most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a royal palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it is home to outstanding collections of fine art, archeololgy and natural history.
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Norwich Cathedral
Celebrated as one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, Norwich Cathedral houses many wonderful treasures as well as being an icon of Christianity, heritage and beauty.
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Norwich Playhouse
Norwich Playhouse, lovingly converted some dozen years ago from a 160 year old Maltings, is a warm, intimate, welcoming 300 seat theatre, with wonderful acoustics, excellent sightlines and seating as well as its popular bar and leafy, riverside terrace.
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Norwich Puppet Theatre
Get Creative! Come along and see a show or make a puppet with the experts at this unique centre for puppetry. With performances and workshops throughout the year, there is something for everyone at the Norwich Puppet Theatre.
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Pensthorpe
The Natural Centre of Norfolk, an award winning must-visit attraction for all those who love nature, wildlife and the outdoors. Children love feeding the birds, pond dipping, completing their very own nature quiz and discovering mini-beasts in the Bug Walk before letting off steam in the adventure play area.
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The Plantation Garden
Discover The Plantation Garden, a wonderfully restored idiosyncratic garden including a gothic fountain, a rustic bridge, an Italianate terrace, an amazing "medieval" wall and hundreds of architectural details fashionable in the mid 19th century.
Contact: 01603 811424
The Playbarn
The Playbarn is a diverse activity centre for 7's & under based around a farmyard theme. Only 10 minutes from Norwich off the B1332, the Playbarn features both indoor & outdoor play areas & a small farm.
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Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum
Follow the story of Norfolk's soldiers and their families in shaping three centuries of global history and see a fascinating collection of equipment, souvenirs and memorabilia.
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The Sainsbury Centre
The SCVA is an inspirational public art gallery and museum, at the University of East Anglia. The Sainsbury Collection is primarily shown in a gallery known as the Living Area, where modern European art - including works by Henry Moore, Picasso and Degas - is interspersed with works from across the globe, grouped by geographical region. During school holidays regular work shops are offered for children.
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Strangers' Hall
Come and explore one of the oldest and most fascinating buildings in Norwich. Home to wealthy merchants and Mayors when Norwich was in its heyday, this beautifully restored building dates back to 1320. See the magnificent stone-vaulted undercroft, the Tudor Great Hall and fine Georgian Dining Room.
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Thursford Collection
Thursford takes you back to a traditional old-fashioned fairground. Majestic engines sitting next to fairground rides. Mechanical organs playing jaunty tunes and the wurlitzer taking you back to the silent movie days.
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Wroxham Barns
Our lovely converted barns are home to beautiful and interesting crafts, tempting shops and welcoming tea-rooms. Plus we have a funfair and junior farm. Meet Sally the Saddleback pig, Peanut our Golden Guernsey goat, Totty the Shetland pony and Honky the rather greedy goose!
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