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See & Do

There are so many amazing things to do in Norwich. We’ve got award-winning shopping, buzzing independent venues, incredible historic monuments and we’re a gateway to the iconic Broads and beaches of Norfolk. See why our cultured capital is part of East Anglia’s Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2025 accolade!

ROARR!

What you will find: Activities // Activities // Experience // Families
Opening times: Vary depending on time of year, please visit website for more information.

This 85-acre Park offers true family fun adventure of a Jurassic nature, including animatronic dinosaurs in natural settings and a range of activities.

Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell

What you will find: Arts & Culture // Experience // Families // Family
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 4.30pm

The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell tells the story of the city’s industries and the people who lived and worked here.

Pensthorpe

What you will find: Activities // Activities // Families // Family
Opening times: Monday - Sunday: 10am to 5pm

Pensthorpe Natural Park is a modern day nature reserve with a focus on inspiring the next generation to enjoy wildlife and the great outdoors.

Norwich Theatre Royal & Stage Two

What you will find: Arts & Culture // Entertainment & Nightlife // Music & Performance // Theatre & Cinema

As the largest stage in the East of England, Norwich Theatre Royal is the Eastern Home to many world-renowned companies and touring partners.

Banham Zoo

What you will find: Activities // Families // Family // Outdoors
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm// Saturday, Sunday and School Holidays: 10am - 5pm

Part of the Zoological Society of East Anglia, Banham Zoo is the perfect place to connect with
nature. With hundreds of animals from around the world, set in over 50 acres of beautiful open
parkland and gardens, there will be hours of fun for everyone.

Cromer Pier

What you will find: Arts & Culture // Entertainment & Nightlife // Experience // Family
Opening times: Opening times vary, please check website

The Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre is best known as the venue for the ONLY ‘End of Pier’ show of its kind in the World!

Taverham Mill

What you will find: Activities // Cycling // Family // Gardens
Opening times: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm// Sundays - 10am - 4pm

Nestled along an idyllic stretch of the River Wensum and just a stone’s throw from Norwich, Taverham Mill boasts a dog-friendly nature reserve, Highland Cattle, fishing lakes, a play area, cosy café, seasonal canoe hire, and even overnight accommodation!

Rivolo Lounge

What you will find: Bars & Beers
Opening times: Friday - Saturday: 9am - 12am Sunday - Thursday: 9am - 11pm

Rivolo Lounge is your local home-from-home in Norwich. We serve up a great selection of food and drink in a unique atmosphere that changes as…

Bishy Barney Boats

What you will find: Activities

Bishy Barney Boats offers a small selection of craft mostly powered by electric with one or two diesel engines for choice into Norwich and the…

Rock N Roll Circus

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Thursday 14 August: from 4pm Friday 15 august: from 3.30pm Saturday 16 August: from 12pm Curfew is 11pm for General Admission ticket holders. VIP curfew is 12pm.

The award winning Rock N Roll Circus is a show like no other, combining the best of musical talent and circus entertainment to deliver an…

Labyrinth

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Cafe Monday - Friday: 10am - 2pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Laser Tag Monday - Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 3pm - 9pm Friday: 7pm - late Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am - late

Labyrinth is a weekday play cafe and laser tag venue.

Go Quest Adventures

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Quests may be played all year round at any time during daylight hours.

Embark on a journey through Norwich unlocking a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles & completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided…

Slice + Dice

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Thursday: 12pm - 10pm Friday: 12pm - 11pm Saturday: 11am - 11pm Sunday: 11am - 8pm

Slice + Dice is a lively and welcoming board game café located in the heart of Norwich, combining the joy of gaming with the pleasure…

Paddington

What you will find: Family
Location: Norwich Cathedral

With families and friends across the UK and Ireland enjoying Paddington’s latest adventure, PADDINGTON IN PERU, STUDIOCANAL is thrilled to announce that Norwich has been…

Norfolk Open Studios

What you will find: Arts & Culture

Norfolk Open Studios is a well-loved annual event which celebrates the creativity and talent of Norfolk makers and creators. Artists at all stages of their…

Urban Art Trail

What you will find: Arts & Culture

What better way for the City of Stories to express itself than through outdoor art that’s free and accessible for all? Norwich’s urban art trail…

American Library

What you will find: History & Architecture

Explore life in the air and life on the ground through an engaging permanent exhibition. The American Library has books, magazines and events that reflect…

St Gregory’s and All Saints Westlegate

What you will find: Antiques & Vintage

Both St Gregory’s church on Pottergate and All Saints’ church on Westlegate are magnificent medieval churches in Norwich. Today, they’re both used as antiques centres…

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library

What you will find: Local Services
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm Saturdays: 9am - 7pm (Ground Floor) 9am - 5pm (Upper Floors) Sunday: 10.30am - 4.30pm

The  Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library  is one of the most popular public libraries in the UK and home to the Norfolk Heritage Centre,  Business and IP Centre Norfolk,…

A Trip to Remember

Where else can you paddle along a medieval trade route, shop handcrafted independent gems and explore a Norman castle keep all in one day?

7 February 2025

Why Norwich Should Be Your Next Travel Destination

Need help planning the ultimate cultural city break? Norwich is East Anglia’s cultured capital. We’re an under the radar city- and a fine one at…

13 December 2024

Independent Spirit

Here in the City of Stories, we’re lucky to have a thriving independent scene. And you can enjoy it too! Here’s some of our favourite…

18 December 2024

Act Natural: The City and The Broads

From Norwich, visit The Broads. Think luscious greenery and calm bodies of water beneath big skies, and wildlife diving just moments away.

18 December 2024

Act Natural: The City & The Coast

When you’re staying in Norwich, it’s too good an opportunity to miss our fabulous Norfolk coastline and the breathtaking landscapes that come with it!

17 December 2024

Old Meets Now

Did we mention our city is brimming with contemporary culture and historical heritage? This is old meets now.

13 December 2024

Act Natural

Here, city life and the natural world are all in one place. Norwich is part of the Broads National Park, full of luscious greenery- and…