Norwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Norwich

With a population of 177,636, Norwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Norwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Norwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie (30 London Street) and The Assembly House (Theatre Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lodge at Salhouse (Vicarage Rd) and Namaste Village Norwich (131-139 Queens Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Norwich.

When to visit Norwich

Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 360
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norwich in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 360
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Norwich

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Norwich, you’ll arrive at Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Norwich from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Norwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Norwich to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Norwich is the busiest station in Norwich. Another popular train station is Norwich Reedham, located 11 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Norwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 miles from Norwich. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Norwich takes 130 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Norwich University of East Anglia, located 3 miles from the city centre of Norwich. Norwich University Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Norwich

Airlines serving Norwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Norwich

Average rates range from around AED 359 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 579 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Norwich

Most booked hotels in Norwich

The Maids Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 460+
Holiday Inn Norwich City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 415+
Revado Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 232+
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 448+
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 308+

Hiring a car in Norwich

Expect to pay AED 6.80 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 per litre in Norwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Norwich, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.