Independent & Specialist Shops
The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the heart of the city form the
Norwich Lanes, Upper St, Giles, St. Benedicts, Elm Hill, London Street and Timberhill. In all these locations you will find independent small businesses selling
original gifts, specialist and lifestyle shops, or that something extra special, designer clothing, books, antiques, hairdressers, vintage clothes and even
teddy bears.
High Street
High street names and large department stores are well represented including a very large and comprehensive
John Lewis, House of Fraser, BHS, a regional flag-ship store for
Marks & Spencer and a newly refurbished
Debenhams. Mixed with this are a selection of all the usual eateries, coffee bars and pavement cafes -
Starbucks, Pret a Manger, Costa Coffee plus a selection of independent cafes, delis.
Malls & Retail Parks
Norwich houses two great shopping centres,
The Mall Norwich and the newly built
Chapelfield. Between them they offer over 150 shops plus restaurants and cafes. A five minute walk from the city centre takes you to the
Cathedral Retail Park. The other side of the city you will find
Riverside Retail adjacent to the train station. Riverside Retail features large stores include
Mamas & Papas, Next and Argos.
*Venuescore Survey, The Javelin Group 2009.