Holiday rentals and lettings in Norwich

In Norwich centuries of history can be found in its old gateways and winding lanes, with more medieval churches than any other city in England except London, well-preserved walls and a world-class Norman cathedral. Whether you stay within the walls of the old city, with a view from your terrace over the cathedral spires, or out in one of the many leafy suburbs, Norwich makes for a wonderful weekend away. Look out for the lettings in Norwich to the east of the centre bordering Whitlingham Country Park, a great place to stay for families!

Norwich is full of traditional Victorian townhouses, with small but beautifully kept gardens, well-equipped kitchens, lovely furnishings, cosy interiors and living room fires. The perfect winter retreat! If you are travelling with your partner or a friend or two, there are plenty of beautifully refurbished flats to choose from situated in the heart of medieval Norwich, putting you right on the doorstep of the city’s most delightful restaurants and bars!

Norwich is located in the south east of England, just 100 miles away from London, and accessible by train in just over an hour, or by car in about an hour and a half. Similar in size to the country’s other historic cities like Bath and Oxford, it is easy to explore by foot with so many things to see nestled within the city limits, and really the perfect size for a memorable weekend away.

Perched in between Norwich and Great Yarmouth on the coast, the Norfolk Broads area is a beautiful nature reserve known as the finest inland boating destination in the country. Characterised by peace and serenity, this rich network of rivers and lakes has created a gorgeous backdrop for a truly unforgettable weekend away from the stresses and strains of modern life.

Where to start? Jarrold, Norwich’s amazing independent department store known as the Harrods of the East? The Royal Arcade, a Victorian shopping arcade replete with dozens of quaint little shops, the largest city centre Marks & Spencer outside London, Norwich Market, one of the oldest in the country, and all sorts of yummy fresh foods to gorge on, or any of the over 40 per cent of Norwich’s shops, which independent and simply bursting with character!

Norwich is located in the heart of the county of Norfolk, with its tapestry of fields, hedgerows and quaint villages that are like something from a children’s picture book, harking back to a bygone era. There are myriad fine places to go cycling or walking, such as Peddar’s Way, which crosses almost the entire country and its wild coastline. If heritage is your passion, myriad National Trust sites such as Felbrigg Hall and Oxburgh Hall are ready to welcome you.

Built a 1,000 years ago, stunning Norwich Cathedral towers above the city. It is the most complete Norman Cathedral in England and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in the whole of Europe. The cathedral boasts the second-largest cloisters in England, and vaults adorned with over 1,000 quizzical bosses.

Elm Hill is a magnificent, cobbled street dating back to Elizabethan Times, a picture-book pretty row of Tudor merchant houses which feature independent shops, quaint cafes and antique shops. There is even a shop for stamp collectors!

Norwich Castle is a museum that houses over a million items including a diverse mix of natural history, fine art and archaeology exhibits. You can also visit the dungeons, and climb up to the top of the castle for the best views of the city you will find anywhere!

Make no bones about it, a memorable adventure awaits your family at Roarr! Escape mind-blowing labyrinths, soak up the fun in the splash zone, swing on high ropes, and of course take the dinosaur walk through the woods and discover the fantastic life-sized models of dinosaurs.

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an imposing modern structure that showcases modern art from globally renowned artists such as Picasso and Giacometti. It also boasts a standing collection of 20th-century pieces and ethnic artefacts that is well worth the visit in its own right.