High street shopping in Norwich
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High Street Shopping in Norwich

Norwich is unique in that the city centre is large enough to hold all the major high street stores plus many independents whilst at the same time being small enough for you to walk and navigate your way around without having to travel miles! High street names and large department stores are well represented including a very large and comprehensive John Lewis, House of Fraser, Bhs, a regional flagship store for Marks & Spencer and a newly refurbished Debenhams.

Other high street names include Top Shop, Miss Selfridge, Blooming Marvellous, Wallis, Primark, Slaters, Clarks, East, GAP, Kew, Dorothy Perkins, Dune, Principles and more. Mixed with this are a selection of all the usual eateries, coffee bars and pavement cafes - Starbucks, Pret á Manger, Costa Coffee, Café Nero and Lavazza plus a large selection of independent cafes and tea shops. Once Norwich had a pub for every day of the year now the cafes are going for city domination!

A ten minute walk from the city centre you will come across Magdalen Street and Anglia Square. This area is a community shopping location in the north of the city. Here you will find a selection of budget stores selling everything you can imagine from books and photo frames to gardening gadgets and household goodies. If you are looking for a bargain, head here.

The VisitNorwich Shopping Map is an aid to getting the most out of your shopping trip to Norwich. The map clearly locates the various shopping areas, includes discount and shopping vouchers and gives details of Shopmobility, Park & Ride, parking in central Norwich and getting to Norwich. Pick up a map at the Norwich Tourist Information Centre and other central locations or order online.
St. Stephens Street, Norwich
St. Stephens St.

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Don’t miss – New Look, Lakeland





One of the main thoroughfares leading into the city centre with a number of top stores, St. Stephens Street is also the hub of many bus routes in and out of the city. The newly refurbished bus station is situated just off St. Stephens Street.

Shops in this location are The Co-op, Bhs, Lakeland, a refurbished New Look, Slaters, Marks and Spencer, Superdrug plus various smaller business and coffee shops. There is also an entrance into Chapelfield from here.

Debenhams, Norwich
Marks & Spencer and Debenhams

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Don’t miss – M&S Foodhall, Debenhams underwear





Two flagship stores from M&S and Debenhams right in the heart of Norwich – situated opposite each other!

With over 520 stores in the UK, Marks and Spencer in Norwich is one of the best. Regularly being updated, store products include, Per Una, Limited Collection, Autograph, men’s, children’s, home, Customer Service Desk, bakery, lingerie/bra advisor, furniture, Bureau de Change, beauty hall, gift registry, Blue Harbour, Collect By Car, food hall, Café Revive.

Debenhams, Norwich has just received a major facelift and the store is looking very good because of it! The Norwich store stocks the latest designers, exclusive clothing and limited edition fashion, accessories plus lingerie and women's underwear, menswear, children’s, homewear, beauty and shoes. And don’t forget to collect your Nectar points on your purchases.

John Lewis, Norwich
John Lewis

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Don’t miss – The Place to Eat restaurant and electronics





Everything you need from linens to home technology, fashions to furniture or that perfect gift, all under one roof. Good quality products, sold at reasonable prices, with knowledgeable, friendly service and the ‘never knowingly undersold’ guarantee. For advice with fashion, furnishings or nursery, specialist advisors are there to help.

John Lewis Norwich is a flagship store for the region and offers many special services and hosts regular events. If you need a makeover or personal shopper or help with kitting out a nursery – John Lewis are the people to visit.


Gentleman’s Walk

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Don’t miss – Principles, Next, Top Shop





This main pedestrian thoroughfare links from The Lanes, past Norwich Market and up to Marks & Spencer. You will find all the major high street stores and banks here, Orange, Wallis, Primark, Top Shop, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Clarks, H Samuel, Carphone Warehouse, Pret a Manger, Accessorize, Burtons, Hawkshead, Café Nero, Thorntons, Starbucks and more.

London Street, Norwich
London Street

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Don’t miss – East, GAP, Habitat, Barclays Bank





With a blend of independent stores and high street names, this pedestrianised street is also a great place to find fine couture and jewellery shops. Linking the Norwich Lanes with Gentleman’s Walk it is also a useful route towards Norwich Cathedral and Elm Hill. There are many pavement cafés so it’s also a good spot to stop for a quick break!

You will find; Karen Millen, Laura Ashley, Russell & Bromley, Scholl, Austin Reed, Windsor Bishop, Boots, Jarrold plus many more.

Magdalen Street, Norwich
Magdalen Street

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Don’t miss – Roys, King of Hearts, Barclays Bank




An eclectic mix of shops and businesses including antiques, retro music, Barclays Bank, an oriental grocery store and charity shops. This is a great hotspot for an Indian meal – contemporary and traditional!

Magdalen Street runs from Norwich Cathedral to past Anglia Square and is situated at the bottom end of Elm Hill. There are some interesting and individual places to eat and drink here; The Lawyer, Olives, The Spice Lounge, The Maids Head and The King of Hearts.

Fye Bridge runs across Magdalen Street, This is believed to be the oldest river crossing in Norwich, possibly being used as a ford by the Romans. This area of the city to the North of the Wensum has traditionally been known as “Norwich over the water”.

Anglia Square, Norwich
Anglia Square

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Don’t miss – QD, Poundstretcher, Iceland





The place to go for bargain essentials, have a good look at all the items on offer from picture frames and gardening tools to furniture and home accessories. Plus you can do your food shopping at Budgens, Bakers Oven and Iceland. Regularly you will find an outdoor grocery market in the centre of the square.
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