Location: Norwich
Top Things to do in Norwich
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Norwich, England
Norwich boasts museums spanning a ten centuries of history as well as a renovated city center with a pleasant pedestrian area lined with modern businesses and thriving nightlife. With two colleges, both with renowned art and writing programs, travelers will also step into a vibrant cultural scene. Tourist sites, dubbed the Norwich 12, include the historical Norwich Castle, Norwich Cathedral and City Hall, as well as the newer library and the glass Forum which hosts events from opera to skating.
Restaurants in Norwich
1. RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 451 reviews
Currently the Museum is closed due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Please check our website for any possible opening dates for 2020.
Reviewed By timlm222 - Norfolk, United Kingdom
Fabulous exhibits which are well spaced out. The volunteers are very informative and keen to pass on their knowledge. Give yourself plenty of time for your visit as there is so much to see! The Tea Shop fits its surroundings perfectly. Its a hidden gem.
2. Sightseeing Tour of Olde Norwich
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
The iconic Sightseeing Tour of Olde Norwich takes you on a 5 mile tour of Norwich's medieval narrow lanes and streets in a 1920's Charabanc. This gives you a perfect vantage point to sit back and take in all the sights of the Lanes which are inaccessible to larger buses. Over the years the tour guide has won over many visitors with his extensive knowledge, wit, charm and humour and many have returned years later for a second tour! The tours start each day from the bus stop on Castle Meadow directly outside Waterstones book shop at 2pm each day in Sprint Summer and Autumn. We look forward to seeing you aboard!
3. Wheatfen Nature Reserve Surlingham
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By SelwynG
Spent a couple of hours walking round the reserve, absolute bliss. A perfect escape from the crazy covid-19 world we are living in at the present. What is essential though are wellies, difficult without them at Wheatfen this time of year. Spent some time in the woods looking for fungi then walked around the rest of the reserve. If you love nature this is a place to visit.
4. Fat Cat Pub, Norwich
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5.0 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By JoeT2741
The Fat Cat has a superb selection of ales which are constantly changing. Even though it is often very full, you will only have to wait less than a minute to be served. Staff are polite and knowledgeable and the clientele is always friendly. Best pub in Norwich
5. Cryptic Escape
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5.0 based on 790 reviews
Cryptic Escape is the first real-life escape game in Norwich, UK. Based in the historic Augustine steward House. You are locked in a room for 60 minutes and you need to find a way to escape. There are a lot of objects, codes, hidden hints, that can help you to get out. You have to be smart and think out of the box to solve the puzzles you find. In a team you have to think together, work together and most importantly laugh together.
Reviewed By PennyW1228 - Norwich, United Kingdom
this was our second visit to an escape room ,we did the greenbeard pirate room and were "captivated" from the start .Assisted via screen with a few helpful hints ,we could kick ourselves for missing some ,which were obvious and others which we would have never achieved .The puzzles were a variety of challenges and we are hooked to complete more .The premises were in keeping with covoid guidelines and we felt adequately protected
6. Pub and Paddle
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5.0 based on 241 reviews
Pub and Paddle is a fun an unusual canoe hire experience in Norwich. We create that back to nature feeling right here in the city centre. Whether you’re an expert canoeist or have never paddled a canoe before, Pub and Paddle canoe trips are great for everyone All of our canoe rentals begin in the centre of Norwich at our Elm Hill Quay pontoon, next to The Ribs of Beef pub on Fye Bridge. You can take your time learning how to paddle and get the canoe moving. This will not take you long – our beautiful wooden canoes easily glide across the water and are very stable! Even those of you who have grown up in Norwich will be amazed at the unique feeling you get from paddling through our fine city. Being on the water is a great way to see Norwich! It is only a short distance before the river opens up to some beautiful countryside where you can take a well-earned rest in a choice of riverside pubs.
7. Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
See 14 awe inspiring steam engines working in full steam including the engine that used to open Tower Bridge. Come and visit on a Steam Day, first Sunday in month May to October when everything is running and you can also enjoy home made cakes and hot pork rolls .The whole collection is available to view static every Wednesday and Sunday through the year. All info on our web site.
8. Waterloo Park
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By DaleP65 - Norwich, United Kingdom
Unique architecture, amazing floral borders, great play area including water keys in the warmer weather, sports courts and fields, A brilliant cafe (Run by Britannia cafe). What more do you need. My favourite park in Norwich
9. Hawthorn Bar
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By spedley63 - Norwich, United Kingdom
Great cocktails, great atmosphere, great service. Especially liked the provision of sanitary products in the bathroom for free. Only qualm would be small portions for £9 a drink. Have been twice and intend to go again!
10. Highball Climbing Centre
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
Highball is East Anglia's largest indoor climbing centre. Our vision is to make Highball 'a great place to work, climb, train and hang out'. Our core focus is Climbing. We 'get it' and our trained team will help you get climbing whether it's For Fun | For Fitness | For Life.
Reviewed By 881kirstyd - Norwich, United Kingdom
My child's 10th party for 6 girls was great fun this week. The instructor was fun, girls loved the activities and to keep costs down we took their own packed lunches and ate them in the cafe area with birthday cake. Parents had lovely coffees and snacks from the cafe and enjoyed being able to watch the girls climb. Thanks to all the helpful friendly staff.
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