Actor and writer Stephen Fry summed up Norwich as '.. a fine city. None finer.' His words reflected the city's own motto but also the strong cultural heritage that has seen Norwich maintain the best of its historical character whilst developing to become one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe.
Norwich has been a thriving trading city for the last 900 years and for much of that time was England’s second city after London. The Cathedral, the Castle, the Royal Arcade, the University of East Anglia and the Forum are all exemplars of high quality design and architecture across the ages.
Major recent developments include the 42-acre Riverside leisure, retail and residential development, the £275m Chapelfield shopping development and the £229m Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. The city is consistently rated as one of the top ten shopping venues in the UK and is a founder member of the Cultural Cities Network.
Norwich Market is unique in Britain. It boasts over 190 stalls and is the largest Monday-to-Saturday open market in the country. There’s been a market in Norwich since Saxon times and it’s been on its current site longer than any of the buildings that surround it.
The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the sea. A wide variety of visitors come to the region every year to enjoy boating on the Broads, the protected nature and wildlife habitats as well as differing traditions of seaside towns.
Eating and drinking
Norwich has its fair share of cheap and cheerful eateries – and gourmet restaurants. The city is also reputed to have one pub for every day of the year. From cosy real-ale inns to stylish pre-club bars, it is well worth exploring beyond the campus bars.
Music and dancing
In addition to UEA’s renowned LCR, many pubs and clubs in the city host live music. Amongst the best known and best loved are the Norwich Arts Centre and The Waterfront, a city centre venue run by the UEA Student Union. Classical music is well represented with internationally acclaimed orchestras and musicians visiting the city’s main concert halls.
Cinema and theatre
The city centre has a wide variety of arts and entertainment venues, many of which offer discounts to students. There are two mainstream multiplex cinemas, and a excellent repertory cinema - Cinema City with an eclectic programme. The city's largest theatre, the Theatre Royal, puts on major touring shows, opera and ballet at surprisingly low prices.
Major recent developments include the 42-acre Riverside leisure, retail and residential development, the £275m Chapelfield shopping development and the £229m Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. The city is consistently rated as one of the top ten shopping venues in the UK and is a founder member of the Cultural Cities Network.
Norwich Market is unique in Britain. It boasts over 190 stalls and is the largest Monday-to-Saturday open market in the country. There’s been a market in Norwich since Saxon times and it’s been on its current site longer than any of the buildings that surround it.
The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the sea. A wide variety of visitors come to the region every year to enjoy boating on the Broads, the protected nature and wildlife habitats as well as differing traditions of seaside towns.
Eating and drinking
Norwich has its fair share of cheap and cheerful eateries – and gourmet restaurants. The city is also reputed to have one pub for every day of the year. From cosy real-ale inns to stylish pre-club bars, it is well worth exploring beyond the campus bars.
Music and dancing
In addition to UEA’s renowned LCR, many pubs and clubs in the city host live music. Amongst the best known and best loved are the Norwich Arts Centre and The Waterfront, a city centre venue run by the UEA Student Union. Classical music is well represented with internationally acclaimed orchestras and musicians visiting the city’s main concert halls.
Cinema and theatre
The city centre has a wide variety of arts and entertainment venues, many of which offer discounts to students. There are two mainstream multiplex cinemas, and a excellent repertory cinema - Cinema City with an eclectic programme. The city's largest theatre, the Theatre Royal, puts on major touring shows, opera and ballet at surprisingly low prices.
