Location: Norwich
Top Things to do in Norwich
The 10 Best Nature & Parks 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. High Ash Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By UK-Hiker49 - Norwich, United Kingdom
Always a good place for a walk at any time of the year, especially in the summer when the wildflower meadows are in full bloom. All credit to the landowner who has provided this to the public and keeps it looking good, with the paths regularly mowed. Park in the Caistor Roman Town car park just across the road and you can visit that free as well!
2. Wheatfen Nature Reserve Surlingham
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Waterloo Park
Overall Ratings
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
4. The Broads National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,226 reviews
Discover dramatic landscapes, raw natural beauty and a rare quality of light. Where big, bright skies meet endless horizons and dreamlike landscapes. A place where time stands still. Real peace, open space – it’s a place unlike anywhere else... The Broads National Park.
Reviewed By carolwise - Norwich, United Kingdom
We hired a day boat from Potter heigham and the views are amazing we also stopped of at a pub and the mooring was free. You see a lot of wildlife
5. Bowthorpe Marsh
6. Danby Wood
7. Earlham Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Jonn_4861
Well used, large park that gets busy at weekends and on sunny days. Lots to do: mini golf, pitch & putt, playground, tennis courts, cafe etc
8. Eaton Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By FBList
This park is a wonderful place with a vast amount of activities from crazy golf (bring own club), to model boat water, train line, basketball court, athletics track. Kids will be occupied and intrigued, couples can take a stroll and enjoy the view of the different sports occurring. Will definitely be back very soon.
9. Marston Marshes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Q2793KQjenniferw
This is a great spot to wander around, its been left to nature with good paths, a river that is swimmable if you like cold water :) There were cows roaming around that seemed very relaxed with walkers being about. Very peaceful place. We need more places like this in the UK.
10. The Plantation Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 444 reviews
A beautifully restored Victorian garden of 3 acres which is run by volunteers for the benefit of the community. All your entrance fees go the the upkeep of the garden, new plants etc. On Sundays in summer teas are served to musical entertainment. PLEASE NOTE: TOILETS are only open when there are volunteers on duty...on Sundays in the summer and for special events. Please see our website for details of events. Refereshments and toilets are available at St. John's Cathedral Narthex next door. We regret we have NO PARKING, but there is a pay and display carpark next door.
Reviewed By francesl566 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens. An oasis of calm and refreshment and a treat for the eyes. Highly recommend a visit.
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