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When people ask “what did you do in Norwich?”, you won’t be short of things to say! Whether you’re a family, friends, a couple or travelling solo, our city’s packed with fun and fascinating things to do that you’ll want to write home about.

With the likes of Bowling House and the National Centre for Writing, there’s something to keep visitors of all ages occupied. Maybe it’s a class at Yantra or maybe it’s a hidden street tour courtesy of The Shoebox Experiences. If you want to get outside, Norwich has green spaces, trails and tours aplenty- whether you love a spooky ghost walk or want to try your hand at watersports with Pub and Paddle.

And if you’re out and about in Norfolk, there’s the Broads for all things walking, cycling, running, bird watching, fishing and boating. Take a walk on the wild side at our zoos and nature reserves (and even come face to face with dinosaurs!). For the foodies, what about a cheese making workshop or distillery tour? Phew!

Banham Zoo

What you will find: Activities // Families // Family // Outdoors
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm// Saturday, Sunday and School Holidays: 10am - 5pm

Part of the Zoological Society of East Anglia, Banham Zoo is the perfect place to connect with
nature. With hundreds of animals from around the world, set in over 50 acres of beautiful open
parkland and gardens, there will be hours of fun for everyone.

ROARR!

What you will find: Activities // Activities // Experience // Families
Opening times: Vary depending on time of year, please visit website for more information.

This 85-acre Park offers true family fun adventure of a Jurassic nature, including animatronic dinosaurs in natural settings and a range of activities.

Thursford Collection

What you will find: Experience // Families // Family // Museums
Opening times: Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm// Last admissions: 3pm

Travel back to an old-fashioned fairground with majestic engines and rides from the Victorian era.

Mulligans

What you will find: Activities // Entertainment // Experience // Experiences
Opening times: Monday: 11am - 10pm// Tuesday: 11am - 10pm// Wednesday: 11am - 11pm// Thursday: 11am - 11pm// Friday: 11am - 12am// Saturday: 10am - 12am// Sunday: 10am - 9pm

Norwich are you ready to par-tee like no ones watching?! Mulligans is the ‘par’-fect daytime activity or an epic night out for friends and family!

Bure Valley Railway

What you will find: Activities // Experience // Family // Iconic Sights
Opening times: Monday - Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge heritage railway runs through 9 miles of beautiful countryside between Aylsham and Wroxham.

Slice + Dice

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Thursday: 12pm - 10pm Friday: 12pm - 11pm Saturday: 11am - 11pm Sunday: 11am - 8pm

Slice + Dice is a lively and welcoming board game café located in the heart of Norwich, combining the joy of gaming with the pleasure…

Paddington

What you will find: Experience
Location: Norwich Cathedral

With families and friends across the UK and Ireland enjoying Paddington’s latest adventure, PADDINGTON IN PERU, STUDIOCANAL is thrilled to announce that Norwich has been…

Urban Art Trail

What you will find: Arts & Culture

What better way for the City of Stories to express itself than through outdoor art that’s free and accessible for all? Norwich’s urban art trail…

Book Bench Trail

What you will find: Activities

Within the eight districts of Norwich these beautifully designed benches can be found, made of stone, wood and metal.

Riverside Walk

What you will find: Activities

This walk follows the River Wensum from the city centre to Hellesdon. In spring, the city centre portion of the walk is a blaze of…

Cathedral Close

What you will find: Outdoors

Cathedral Close is a picturesque 44-acre haven beside the River Wensum, and all are welcome to enjoy The Close and its beautiful open spaces.

Yantra Studio

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Monday: 7 am - 7 pm Tuesday: 9.30am - 7pm Wednesday: 7am - 8pm Thursday: 9am - 8pm Friday: 9am - 7pm Saturday: 8am - 12pm Sunday: 8am - 6.30pm

Yantra Studio is a unique wellness space in the heart of historic Norwich offering regular yoga pilates and barre classes.

Wandering Words

What you will find: Activities

Discover Norwich of the past, present, and future through newly commissioned poems from seven brilliant writers. Experience the city with fresh eyes, encountering the people…

The English Distillery

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Monday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Enjoy a taste of the world’s Best Single Malt Whisky from The English Distillery! Do a tour to see the gleaming copper stills or just…

Holkham Hall

What you will find: Coastal breaks
Opening times: Daily 10am - 5pm Please check the website for specific opening times.
Location: 35 miles from Norwich

Hotel | Prices from £145 | Coast | Holkham is a grand Palladian house with wonderful parkland and luxury hotel The Victoria.

Africa Alive

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 10am – 4pm Saturday, Sunday and School Holidays: 10am - 5pm

Part of the Zoological Society of East Anglia, Africa Alive is the perfect place to explore some of Africa’s most iconic animals while learning about…

Banham Zoo

What you will find: Activities
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm Saturday, Sunday and School Holidays: 10am - 5pm

Part of the Zoological Society of East Anglia, Banham Zoo is the perfect place to connect with nature. With hundreds of animals from around the…

To Do List

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Norwich’s calendar of annual events is creative, inclusive and exciting. Whenever you’re visiting, chances are you’ll stumble across one.

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The National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall, Norwich