Things to do in Norwich

Norwich is a history enthusiast's delight. Visit Norwich to see the most complete medieval city in Britain, and one of the most dazzling architectural treasures of medieval Europe. Norwich Cathedral is an essential thing to do in Norwich, featuring England's largest cloisters and 2nd tallest spire. Norwich Castle was built 900 years ago as a Royal Palace for the Normans. Now housing a museum and art gallery, it features art, archaeology and history to inspire people of all ages. Walk along Elm Hill to feel as though you are walking through another world in medieval times. If the Middle Ages are a bit young for you, visit Norwich's famous ruins, founded in 1089. Visit Norwich for the history, but make sure to stay for the enthralling countryside, which features miles of walking paths.

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What to do in Norwich?

When you visit Norwich next, visit the thriving local music scene. If the visual arts tickle your fancy, what to do in Norwich is visit the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, which houses an eclectic art that spans for more than 5,000 years. For more outdoorsy things to do in Norwich, take a boat and explore the Norfolk Broads, a flourishing maze of navigable rivers, lakes, bird sanctuaries, and nature reserves. Or, simply visit Norwich's East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden, and spend time in what is less a garden and more a museum created by flora. Norwich has more than sensational outdoors though. Make sure to stop by Norwich's Royal Arcade, a Victorian shopping centre since the 1800s that is still full of Norwich institutions and well worth a visit.