What's It Like To Live in Norwich?
For over 900 years, Norwich has been an established trading city and was England?s second largest city for the majority of that time. The city has always been known as a place of excellent architecture with buildings such as The Cathedral, the Castle, the Royal Arcade, the University of East Anglia and The Forum being excellent examples of this
Recent major developments within the city include the £275m Chapelfield Shopping development, the £229m Norfolk & Norwich Hospital and the 42-acre Riverside leisure, retail and residential development. Norwich has regularly been rated within the top ten shopping venues in the UK and is a founding member of the Cultural Cities Network
The city is encircled by stunningly dramatic countryside but is within easy reach of the coast. Many differing people visit this part of the world all year round to enjoy boating on the broads, the protected nature and wildlife habitats as well as enjoying the different traditions that are associated with a British Seaside town
Entertainment
Norwich is known as the capital of East Anglia, and as a cultural centre it is firmly on the map. Recent research has shown that Norwich has more cultural activity than anywhere in the UK relative to its size making it the ideal place to call home. It also has a whole host of Theatres, Cinemas and open parklands for everyone to enjoy
Eating out in the city is all about experiencing what Norfolk cuisine has to offer. Restaurants in Norwich offer top local chefs and award winning eateries including homely gastro-pubs and hotel restaurants to fashionable bistros.
Shopping
With a Historic backdrop of Medieval Churches and a Norman Castle, Norwich is a very different shopping experience. Designer shops, high street stores and independent outlets make sure that every shopaholic is well catered for
Norwich market is one of the oldest in the country and is unique within Britain, with its Saxon origins it encompasses nearly 200 stalls and is the largest Monday - Saturday open market in the country. The market its self is in-fact much older then any of the buildings that surround it.
Transport
Norwich sits along the A47 which is a direct link with Great Yarmouth to the east and Kings Lynn to the West. This is also a direct link with Peterborough. Norwich also has a direct route to Cambridge via the A11, which carries on to the M11 taking you to London and the M25.
Norwich railway station is also placed to the east of the city and forms the northern terminal for the Great Eastern Line, offering half hourly services to London's Liverpool Street station, and hourly services to London's Liverpool Street.
