Norwich City Guide
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Norwich, the largest provincial town in England three centuries
ago, is still considered to be the capital of East Anglia
and remains attractive and prosperous.
Norwich is perhaps best known for its Cathedral and Castle,
but the city has other interesting historic buildings that
should not be missed. These are Cow Tower, The Music House,
St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls, and others.
The central streets follow their medieval course, outlined
by the remaining parts of the ancient city walls, which
enclose a wealth of historic buildings, including the Norman
Cathedral and Castle and the medieval Guildhall.
Green, open spaces are in abundance throughout the city,
many with seasonally planted flower beds. These fascinating
spots are Anderson Meadow, Bowthorpe Marsh, Castle Gardens,
and others; some are also open-air venues for musical events,
sports and play-schemes.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
Norwich is home to a major regional airport with over 300
worldwide connections via Manchester or Amsterdam. London
Stansted is also within easy reach by road (65 miles). KLM
UK provide both domestic and overseas flights to and from
Norwich.
By sea
Passenger ferries are operated daily between Harwich and
the Continent. The Hook of Holland (Stena), Hamburg, Gothenburg
and Esbjerg (Scandinavian Seaways) are linked with Harwich
(adjacent to Felixtowe).
By rail
There are train services from London to Norwich, the trains
depart from Liverpool Street (Circle and Central Underground
Lines). Inter City train services run on weekdays, including
the East Anglian.
Trains also run to / from Cromer and the North Norfolk
Coast, Great Yarmouth, and across the country to Peterborough,
Leicester, Birmingham, Sheffield and Liverpool.
By road
There are also taxi and car rental services available around
the city.
Moving Around
The availability of various transport mode in this city
is a convenience of visitors moving around Norwich.
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