Abundant sports, parks and leisure opportunities
Cinemas
From the biggest blockbusters to art house films, you’ll find a movie to suit your mood at Norwich’s cinemas.
Norwich has a variety of cinema experiences. The Picturehouse Cinema City, Norwich’s much-loved three-screen cinema with a courtyard even has a stunning restaurant, The Dining Room. There’s the ODEON IMAX Cinema, with its state-of-the-art screens. And VUE Cinema, where you can catch the latest releases.
The Bowling House
Great for bowling, singing and eating (not all at the same time)
Get a lane for a good-natured game of ten-pin bowling with your mates. Book a private karaoke booth so only your friends can hear you belting out chart toppers. Complete your evening with a bite to eat. There are light bites, burgers and dishes for sharing on the menu.
Escape Rooms
Fancy challenging your brain? Get locked into one of Norwich’s escape rooms.
Get a team of friends together and test your problem-solving abilities in an escape room. There are several in Norwich, offering themes ranging from a prison escape and pirate mystery to a medieval dungeon and nuclear countdown. There’s also a VR escape room in the city, where you’re transported to a machine-dominated future. Will you get out?
Escape Rooms
Augustine Steward House, 14 Tombland
Norwich NR3 1HF
History Mystery Escape
The Guildhall, Gaol Hill,
Norwich NR2 1JS
https://historymysterygame.com/escape-games/norwich-guildhall/
https://cryptic-escape.co.uk/
Gravity Trampoline
Get your bounce on with your friends. A fun way to exercise.
Feel as though you’re bouncing off the walls with energy? Bounce off the trampolines at Gravity instead! Join an open jump session to just mess around with your mates. Get a game of trampoline dodge ball going. Try your hand at the climbing walls. Join one of the trampoline fitness classes for a fun way to exercise.
Eaton Park
Ideal for fun and games or quiet contemplation
Covering 80 acres, there’s plenty of space in Eaton Park. Start a game of rounders with your friends. Test your hand-eye coordination on the putting green or crazy golf. Throw some shapes at the skate park. Or just sit and watch the world go by. You’ll find a café, boat pond, pavilion and various sports facilities here too.
Waterloo Park
Discover this charming green space in Norwich.
Head here for a wander to see the bandstands and colourful flowerbeds in the spring and summer. Play tennis with friends on the park’s courts, or hit a round on the putting green. In summer, cool down in the paddling pools and splash pad.
Earlham Park
Take a stroll, study outdoors or book tickets for a big event here.
Earlham Park is nestled right next to the UEA campus. It’s the perfect place to escape to nature between your lectures or when you want a change of scene while studying. It also hosts live music and other events throughout the summer. Keep an eye on what’s coming up and book your tickets.
Whitlingham - Lake and Watersports Centre
Want to get active on water or land? This is the place to go.
Try a range of activities through Whitlingham Adventure. On the water, have a go at sailing, windsurfing or stand up paddleboarding. Back on dry land, get a group together for activities like climbing, orienteering, bushcraft and archery. Looking for something quieter? Just come for a walk in the picturesque country park.
Whitlingham Lake and Activity Centre
Whitlingham Lane, Trowse,
Norwich, NR14 8TR
Gyms
There’s a range of places where you can get fit.
There is a range of gyms in Norwich, where you can get fit and have fun. From chains like The Gym and Pure Gym that offer 24/7 access, to CrossFit boxes where you train in small groups. There’s also Phoenix Gym, the largest independent gym in Norwich with the largest choice of equipment of any of the city’s fitness facilities.
Dry Ski Slopes
Discover a range of winter sports, or brush up your skills on the slopes.
Skiing, snowboarding and tubing - you can try it all here. Book a taster session if you’re not sure whether winter sports are for you. Already hooked? Get tuition on your skis or snowboard from experienced coaches. Alternatively, use the open practice sessions to hone your skills.
