The historic city has everything for a successful group visit. A magnificent Norman castle and cathedral, medieval streets, churches and city walls plus a vibrant mix of museums, heritage & culture with all year round events and festivals.
It is amongst the UK's top-five shopping destinations and boasts numerous independent and speciality shops, a newly-refurbished market and two shopping malls. There's also a great choice of meal stops & attractions plus walking tours and river trips to the idyllic Norfolk Broads.
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Lower Clarence Road
Coach parking: £5 (match days £20)
Drivers facilities: No facilities on site, but very close to railway station which has toilets, restaurant and small supermarket.
A 15 minute walk or the No. 25 bus (from the railway station) takes you to city centre.
Location
5 minutes drive from city centre, situated behind Norwich Railway station, off the B1140.
Parking charge: £5 (or £10 on Norwich City Football Club home match days)
Sat Nav: 624221/308181
Harford Park & Ride
Coach parking: £5.00. No need to book in advance, simply pay parking attendant at enquiry office.
Drivers facilities: Toilet, microwave and hot water, snack machine and complimentary driver-only return bus ticket into Norwich city centre.
Location
On the A140 Ipswich Road and A47 junction, south of Norwich city centre
Sat nav: 621701/303982
Coach drivers can drop off/pick up their passengers at the following designated points.
The maximum stay is 10 minutes unless shown otherwise.
In city centre
• Theatre Street (3 bays) opposite Theatre Royal & next to Forum & TIC -
622734/308392
• Bank Plain, on both sides of road -
623258/308653 (westbound),
623253/308671 (eastbound)
• All Saints Green next to John Lewis -
623141/308140
• Ber Street next to John Lewis -
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• Castle Meadow next to Castle opposite Opie Street -
623100/308447
• Castle Meadow near entrance to Castle Mall -
623202/308603
• Norwich Bus Station
available Sundays and Bank Holidays only.
NB WAITING LIMITED TO 10 MINUTES. Advance booking essential on 07990 775215 -
622975/308011
• Palace Street alongside Cathedral opposite Wig & Pen public house -
623430/309042
• Riverside opposite Station - 623880/307863
• St Benedicts Street (next to Hog in Armour pub) -
622832/308744
• Westwick Street (near St Benedicts Street) -
622687/308842
Close to city centre
• King Street (3 bays) Carrow Road end (60 mins) -
623743/307801
• Wherry Road in lay-by outside swimming pool -
623880/307863
• Ipswich Road west side, opposite City College, south of City Road
The following are also possibilities, but avoid school arrival and leaving off times:
- Surrey Street outside Notre Dame
- Christchurch Road outside Norwich High School (maximum stay 30 minutes)
The satellite navigation grid references are shown in italics.
Acle
The gateway to the Broads and its landscape of rivers, pastures and windmills. Among the many attractive buildings that add to the town’s atmosphere is the 900 year old St Edmund’s Church.
Market & Auction: Thursday.
Drop off bus stops in centre (with toilets) - 640149 310497
Park Acle Memorial Hall (Free P signed from market place) - 640161 310737
Aylsham
Medieval market town with 17th and 18th century houses and shops around the market place. Bure Valley Railway runs to Wroxham. Magnificent Jacobean Blickling Hall nearby.
Market & Auction: Monday and Friday. Weekly auction of fine art, books and antique furniture.
Drop off bay in middle of market square marked in yellow - 619294 326904
Park next to Bure Valley Railway in area owned by Broadland District Council - 619644 326499
Diss
Betjeman’s favourite Norfolk town set around a picturesque six-acre mere. Pleasant walks through narrow streets, with their mix of Tudor and Victorian buildings.
Market & Auction: Friday
Farmers Market; 2nd Saturday of month 9am to 1pm
Drop off & Park Simonds Coaches, Victoria Road. Please ring ahead 01379 647300 - 611614 279605
Harleston
Traditional South Norfolk town with a range of general and specialist shops. Its history is reflected in its Georgian buildings and other landmarks, such as the Italianate clock tower.
Market: Wednesday
Farmers Market: 2nd Saturday of month 9am to 1pm
Drop off bus bay on Broad Street - 624631 283429
Park No designated area, use roadside on outskirts.
Loddon
On the River Chet, a lively boating centre for the Southern Broads. Impressive 15th Century church, wooden mill and Victorian Town Hall.
Market: Monday
Drop off Church Plain - 636225 298732
Park Loddon Industrial Estate, Beccles Road - 636811 297989
Reepham
Bustling little town, famous for having three churches in one churchyard! The scenic market square is surrounded by many fine Georgian buildings, shops and eating places.
Market: Wednesday
Drop off Station Road Car Park - 609931 322986
Park telephone Reepham Town Council 01603 870813
Wroxham
Known as the “Capital of the Broads” and home to Roy’s, the “world’s largest village store”. The many attractions include the Bure Valley Railway, Broads Tours and Wroxham Barns nearby.
Drop off layby within Station Road car park - 630334 318449
Park B1354 Coltishall Road on left just past railway bridge - 630177 318687
Wymondham
The long history of this market town is reflected in the unusual timber-framed market cross building and the ancient Abbey, which dates from Norman times. Wymondham railway station is a Grade II listed building with a “Brief Encounter” theme restaurant and museum. It’s also the starting point for the Mid-Norfolk Railway which runs to Dereham.
Market: Friday.
Farmers Market: 3rd Saturday of month 9am to 1pm.
Drop off Market Place - 611070 301476
Park Ayton Road - 611645 301308