Top Things To Do In Norfolk

Norfolk has so much to offer everyone whether you are a family, group of friends or a couple on a romantic break. With a wide range of things to do in Norfolk which are not all weather permitting, you should never be baffled for things to do. Below you will find County Clicks 10 wonders of Norfolk.

Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral is an awe inspiring Romanesque cathedral set amongst beautiful grounds in the centre of Norwich. It has the second highest spire in England and paints an impressive sight on the Norwich skyline. It’s open every day to the public and it’s definitely worth a visit.

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Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle is one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago, it is now the county’s principal museum. It’s packed with fascinating treasures, artifacts and art to excite visitors of any age.

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The Forum

Opened by the Queen in 2002, this impressive glass fronted building is a social and cultural centre for Norwich. Young people meet and socialize on the steps outside and inside you’ll find the BBC studios, Café Bar Marzano, Pizza Express, The Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, Origins Gift Shop, Tourist Information and more. The Forum also hosts regular Comedy Store nights and at Christmas you can enjoy the ice rink outside.

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Norfolk Broads National Park

The Norfolk Broads is the UK’s largest nationally protected wetland. It’s famous as a holiday destination with 125 miles of navigable waterways created by a combination of peat digging in Medieval times and natural processes. People flock from all over the world to enjoy a boating break away on its beautiful waters. The Broads are also popular with wild life. It’s home to the Bittern and the rare Swallowtail Butterfly to name a couple.

Sandringham House

Sandringham House in North Norfolk, is a country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen and has been the private home of four generations of British Monarchs. Open from Easter to October you can come here to enjoy the grounds, house and a fascinating museum of Royal vehicles and mementos.

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Blickling Hall

One of England ’s great Jacobean houses,Blickling Hall is famous particularly for its long gallery. It was once in the possession of the Boleyn family and it is now open to visitors to enjoy the house, grounds and restaurant. It also regularly hosts large open air concerts in the summer where acts such as Westlife, Girls Aloud, Bryan Adams, UB40 have performed in recent events.

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Chapelfield Shopping Centre

Chapelfield is the region’s largest shopping destination with over 90 shops, cafes and restaurants on two floors. You’ll find everything you want in shops ranging from House of Fraser and Monsoon to Hotel Chocolat and Borders. Chapelfield is in the centre of Norwich with plenty of parking on site.

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Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts

The Sainsbury Centre is situated in the grounds of The University of East Anglia. It’s home to over 1200 examples of the fine and decorative arts and the UEA Collection of Abstract and Constructivist Art and Design. You’ll find works by artists such as Robert Epstein, Henry Moore and Francis Bacon. There are always exciting visiting exhibitions as well.

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Norwich Market

Recently refurbished, Norwich Market has over 190 stalls. It’s the largest Monday to Saturday open air Market in the country! You’ll find everything here from fruit and veg to clothes, books, and second hand music.

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Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is a 1300 seat Art Deco Theatre in the centre of Norwich. After having a £10 million transformation of the theatre's auditorium and front of house areas it provides a high quality mix of comedy, drama, music, dance, opera, musicals and family shows. You’re guaranteed a fabulous night here.

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