Travel by car. To a big-hearted city – a place of welcome. Norwich is a place you don’t pass by, but go to by choice. This is where the road leads – to these welcoming streets. To a big-hearted city beneath even bigger skies, and open air and open minds.
Norwich: 110 miles north of London, 66 miles from Cambridge, 121 miles from Nottingham. Easily accessible by road from major ports and airports via the A47, A11, A140 and A146. Norwich has plenty of car parks with cheaper rates for groups at the Park & Ride. It’s always worth checking ahead for parking spaces and planned road works: see Norfolk Country Council for road closures around big events.
For frequently asked questions, check out our Visiting Norwich FAQs.
Norwich City Council provides two public EV charging points: Rose Lane multi-storey and UEA Enterprise Centre car park. Take a look at the Car Wow directory for a full list of EV charge points and technical specifications in the Norwich area.
Free motorcycle parking is available across the city centre, including at all council surface car parks. Visit Norwich City Council's website for more information on motorcycle parking, including on-street parking and capacity.
You'll find car hire firms across Norwich, including both local and nationwide names, so wherever you're staying, there's likely to be one nearby. Hiring a car in Norwich is ideal for exploring everything the city and county has on offer.
Whether you’re a driver with some spare seats or a passenger looking for a ride into town, lift sharing reduces congestion and saves money. This is especially useful if you're staying with friends and family during your visit.
Norwich has plenty of multi-storey and surface car parks, including Riverside, Castle Quarter, Chantry Place, The Forum, John Lewis and St Andrew’s. Check out our FAQs and Accessibility Guide for more!
