VisitNorwich News
From news about seasonal campaigns from VisitNorwich, our regular newsletters to members and more, take a look below for everything you might need to know.
Get Involved with ‘Twenty Stories. One City. City of Stories.’
Marking twenty years of VisitNorwich in its role as the city’s official Destination Marketing Organisation, VisitNorwich has launched a collection of stories centred around twenty people spanning 1000 years of history in Norwich. Through the writings of guest authors from across the city’s creative, tourism and cultural community, this series is a celebration of the people who have helped shape Norwich into the city it is today and whose legacy can still be discovered in interesting ways. From medieval rebels and mystics to pioneering reformers, artists, entrepreneurs and unsung heroes.
Step Into The Story.
At the heart of each story there is a simple invitation: Step Into The Story– a portal to discover curated ways in real life to explore that person’s Norwich. From plaques featured on ancient walls and museums housed in medieval buildings to walking tours led by experts, book benches to take a moment, pubs to raise a toast, and lots of free public spaces.
By connecting storytelling with physical exploration, our aim is to join the dots, turning heritage into lived experience. Encouraging residents and visitors alike to rediscover Norwich, spend time here, and see the city through fresh eyes.
Twenty Stories is a series for everyone. To read. To learn. To experience. To celebrate our local history. To create interesting and meaningful ways to engage customers and staff, inspire actions and grow pride in our city.
Because this is a city to experience and not just read about.
Whether you are a local, a visitor, a business, a business owner, an education provider- Twenty Stories. One City is for you- to use in whatever way you wish.
- Download our Toolkit to read about how you can use Twenty Stories to learn, build awareness, grow footfall and inspire loyalty with customers.
- Use our printable children’s activity sheet- download here.
- Meet the writers of Twenty Stories here.
- See Facebook and Tiktok about:
Margaret Paston Twenty Stories, One City: An insight into Margaret Paston’s life! | TikTok
Rumsey Wells Twenty Stories, One City: Have you ever seen Rumsey Wells hat collecti… | TikTok
Harriet Martineau // FB // TikTok Twenty Stories One City: Here are 5 facts about Harriet Martineau | TikTok
Margaret Fountaine // FB // TikTok TikTok – Make Your Day
The Year of the Normans
Next year marks 1000 years since the birth of William the Conqueror– yes, really! And as a city brimming with Norman history (William the Conqueror founded Norwich Castle, after all), Norwich is ready to play its part. Throughout the year, you can expect special events to take place- one of these being the arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry in London- and we want you to get involved! As well as being shared by VisitNorwich, all Year of the Norman events will be promoted as part of Normandy Tourism’s European-wide Millenium campaign.
To find out more about the Year of the Normans, click here. And if you want to get involved or have any events you’d like to hold, let us know byemailing [email protected]!
Norwich Named The Sunday Times’ Best Place to Live in the UK 2026
“This historic cathedral city is our No 1 location to enjoy an exceptional life — whatever your age or stage on the property ladder
History suffuses every brick, beam and cobble of England’s most complete medieval city. “There’s so much character in every nook and cranny of Norwich,” says Joseph Harrington, 29, a film-maker. “It’s small so you can go out in the evening without any plans and know you’ll bump into a friend, yet there’s always something new to discover. I have lived here all my life but I’m always stumbling upon courtyards and alleyways I’ve never seen before.”
Crack jokes about Alan Partridge at your peril. Our Best Places to Live winner in 2026 is a creative, cosmopolitan city with a green conscience and a warm heart. A place of inspirational spires and cosy pub fires, where you can enjoy the best of both urban conveniences and rural living, eat like a king — and where homes are affordable…”
PR Deadlines
It’s never too early to get organised for next year! PR deadlines come early (especially in print), so please take a look at this document and send us your news, anniversaries, plans and more.
And as you know, we’re always interested in what our members are up to, so keep us up-to-date beyond these deadlines for broadcast and online PR and organic content.
VisitNorwich PR Update
Take a look below for a selection of fantastic PR for Norwich from the last month!
- The National Centre for Writing’s Darkest Chapter festival was shared on TravMedia, a platform of 45k travel PR and media.
- Muddy Stilettos included Rock N Roll Circus and Norwich Summer Sessions in their article about ‘Things to Do in Norfolk this August’.
- Norwich Summer Sessions was also covered by Norfolk Magazine in their print edition, while their online article ‘Five Educational Family Activities in Norwich for Summer’ featured ‘Twenty Stories’ and Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail.
Annual Events
Publicising Norwich’s annual events is a great way to bring visitors and locals alike into the city, particularly during school holidays.
- February: Norwich Science Festival, Norwich Food Week
- May: Norwich Games Festival, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Norwich Jazz Festival, Norwich Craft Beer Festival, City of Ale
- June: Norwich Wine Week, Norfolk Deaf Festival
- July: Lord Mayor’s Celebration Weekend, Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre, Norwich Pride, Norwich History Festival
- August: Norwich Summer Sessions, Rock N Roll Circus
- September: Run Norwich, Heritage Open Days, Norwich Cocktail Week
- October: Norwich Book Festival, Norwich Beer Festival
- November: Festive Lights Switch On, Norwich Film Festival
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