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Quirky & Charming Shopping in Norwich

The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the heart of Norwich city form the Norwich Lanes, Upper St, Giles, St. Benedicts, Elm Hill, London Street and Timberhill. Don't miss the fabulous architecture of the Victorian Royal Arcade, one of the finest in the country designed in 1899 by local architect George Skipper. In all these locations you will find independent small businesses that pride themselves on customer service and great knowledge of their products. Original gifts, specialist and lifestyle shops, or that something extra special, designer clothing, books, antiques, hairdressers, vintage clothes and even teddy bears are among the many choices.

The VisitNorwich Shopping Map is an aid to getting the most out of your shopping trip to Norwich. The map clearly locates the various shopping areas, includes discount and shopping vouchers and gives details of Shopmobility, Park & Ride, parking in central Norwich and getting to Norwich. Pick up a map at the Norwich Tourist Information Centre and other central locations or order online.
Jarrold Independent Department Store Norwich
Jarrold

Map reference E4
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Don’t miss – Laura Mercier, exclusive book signings
Retail offer – 10% off local books (see map for terms & conditions)




Twice winner of Independent Department Store of the Year. Jarrold sells a vast range of well known names and exclusive designer labels including; Hobbs, Coast, Ghost, Jaeger, Gerard Darel, Betty Barclay, In Wear, Chilli Pepper, Fenn Wright Mason, Planet, Max Mara Weekend and more.

Jarrold has an extensive and contemporary Perfumery, Beauty and Cosmetics Department featuring iconic and exclusive brands alongside the major classic beauty houses. Many of the brands on offer are exclusive to Jarrolds in East Anglia and include Crème de la Mer, MAC, Dr Hauschka and now, new in store, Laura Mercier.

Also featured, homewear, furniture, shoes, handbags, jewellery, acccessories, children’s, men’s, kitchenwear, stationary, hairdressers, florist, cafes & restaurants, crafts.

Norwich 6 day open-air market
Norwich Market

Map reference E4
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Don’t miss – Produced in Norfolk, buy direct from local producers





Located proudly in front of City Hall, under a sea of multicoloured roofs sits the countrys largest Monday – Saturday market, unique to Britain. There’s been a market in Norwich since Saxon times and it’s been on its current site longer than any of the buildings that surround it – some 900 years!

Refurbished in 2006, the market boasts over 190 stalls selling everything from organic local produce to spices from around the world. You can get just about anything here, clothes altered, shoes mended, butchers, fishmongers, deli products, fish and chips, coffee, luggage, shoes, jewellery, haberdhashery, flowers, fruit and veg … the list goes on and on.

This wonderful vibrant 6 day a-week historical market really is an experience not to be missed!

The Royal Arcade, Norwich
The Royal Arcade

Map reference E4
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Don’t miss – Abraxas Jewellers





The Royal Arcade, once the yard to the Royal Hotel coaching inn, was built in 1899 with art nouveau styling by local architect George Skipper. Today it links Gentlemans Walk with Castle Street and provides a very attractive setting for a mixture of independent and well known stores. Home to the famous Colman’s Mustard Shop and Museum (the only one in the world), Langleys toy shop, Waterstones, Marmalades and Slurp!

Go through the arcade from Gentleman’s Walk and dive down the ‘Back of the Inns’ a network of side streets dotted with independent retailers, keep going straight and you will find yourself on Castle Meadow in front of the impressive Norman Norwich Castle.

The Norwich Lanes
The Norwich Lanes

Map reference D4
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Don’t miss – Soho Hip, Aurum, Finnies Juice Bar
Retail offer – The Earth Collection, FREE eco bag (see map for terms & conditions)



Stretching from Pottergate and Upper St Giles Street to Bedford Street and St Andrews Hill you will find small cafes oozing with style, hip boutiques with the latest must haves, contemporary furniture and gadgets, fabulous art and galleries, bars and restaurants - this is the place to see and be seen.

Cobbled streets and narrow alleys, lined with historic buildings, packed with small independent shops makes this exciting area, bursting with character and characters, home to many of Norwich's smaller businesses. These businesses pride themselves on customer service and great knowledge of their products. You won't be able to help falling in love with this exclusive, vibrant, and eclectic mix of shops and venues.

Upper St. Giles Street, Norwich
Upper St. Giles

Map reference E2
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Don’t miss – Coccolino, Stiffkey Bathrooms, Louis' Delicatessen, Barclays Bank




This intimate corner of the city with its stylish and cosmopolitan mix of independent shops, delis, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and antiques should not be missed. This Georgian street is very pretty, particularly in spring when there is an abundance of flowering wisteria in the grounds of St. Giles-on-the-Hill church.

Upper St. Giles is just a 3 minute walk from The Forum and 1 minute from the boutique hotel, St. Giles House.

St. Benedicts, Norwich
St. Benedicts

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Don’t miss – Leadenhall Suit Company, Pick-a-Lily





St Benedicts Street is full of charm and probably has the most varied range of shops of any street in Norwich. You will find a boating specialist, a fancy dress hire shop, a bridal shop, musical instrument shops together with a buzzy mix of cafes and the Norwich Arts Centre.

There is also a very good selection of restaurants in this area, Pinocchio’s and St. Benedict’s are both owned by a local proprietor and offer excellent menus using Norfolk produce where available. There is also a great Pizza Express.

Linked from The Norwich Lanes in Pottergate by St. Gregory’s Alley, St. Benedicts is a 3 minute walk from City Hall and close to St. Andrews car park.

Medieval Elm Hill in Norwich
Elm Hill

Map reference C5
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Don’t miss – The Bear Shop, The Britons Arms





Elm Hill is a beautiful ancient street with cobblestones and Tudor architecture and is also one of the oldest streets in Norwich. Following the great fire of 1507, Elm Hill had to be rebuilt, today this gives us genuine Tudor houses some of which are now charming shops and businesses

Steeped in history, this picturesque cobbled street has antiques, crafts, toys, stamps and coins, linen, lace and period clothes, collectors’ teddy bears, jewellery, silverware, galleries and more. There are also 3 great tea shops where you can refresh yourself when the shopping gets too much.

Don’t forget your camera, Elm Hill is a great photograph opportunity any time of the year and is always in demand from production crews. The latest blockbuster to be filmed here was Stardust featuring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer.


Timberhill

Map reference F5
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Don’t miss – Ginger, Ward & Wright, Mark Elliott





If you stray from the wide pathways and malls of the centre of Norwich, you will find Timberhill, a cobbled oasis of calm. This hidden gem of a street boasts some of Norwich’s award winning boutiques and best loved shops. Thanks to their owners, the shops retain that feeling of a bygone age much befitting the historic character of this charming avenue.

Independence and individuality are the key words for this street, one of Norwich’s oldest walkways, where its residents keep up the traditional values of premium service and high quality. This small community of shops offers everything from beauty salons to unique shoes, lingerie to handpicked ladies clothing, bespoke tailoring and menswear to high-speed cameras, quality furniture and home accessories.

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