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Norwich and East Anglia

Set in the beautiful countryside of East Anglia, Norwich is a relatively small city with all the history and culture of a larger metropolitan area

Whether you prefer to explore the beautiful Norfolk broads, or shop in the city centre, East Anglia has a wealth of experiences to offer you.

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Life in the City

Shortlisted for the UK City of Culture 2013, Norwich has enough restaurants, live music venues, clubs and pubs to keep you entertained, while also being one of the safest cities in the UK.

It is also a great city for students new to the UK, offering ancient history, exciting shopping opportunities, great places to eat and a wide range of cultural activities. The city centre is just four kilometres from the University and frequent buses run from the campus to the city centre.

The city is home to a large student population drawn from many schools and colleges, and has a young outlook and relatively low cost of living. The University's international student community is widely recognised as contributing to the city's atmosphere and there are several established organisations, such as the Norwich International Club, which provide opportunities to meet local people. Norwich has an estimated population of 259,000 people.

Shopping

One of Britain's top ten shopping cities, Norwich features a unique blend of independent and specialist shops as well as all the major high street chains and supermarkets, plus two large shopping centres. The city also boasts England's largest open-air market where fresh fruit and vegetables can be bought six days a week.

Culture

A major city with a busy, cosmopolitan atmosphere, Norwich is famed for its variety of cultural entertainment which includes cinemas, theatres and a number of museums and art galleries. It is also an historic city with many original medieval buildings, including an eleventh century cathedral and a Norman castle which overlooks the city.

Transport

Norwich has a fast and frequent train service to London which takes just under two hours, as well as good links to the rest of the UK. The bus and train network provides many opportunities for day trips to the picturesque countryside and coastline of East Anglia. To travel within Norwich, it is best to use the frequent and convenient bus services. The 25 and 35 buses travel directly from Norwich city centre to the university campus and INTO centre.

You can find weekly bus timetables here

Taxis are a convenient, but more expensive way to travel. Our recommended taxi companyis First Goldstar Taxis - +44 (0) 1603 700700

There are good transport connections to London, and the journey takes about two hours by train.

For information on tickets, follow these links:

National Rail
Visit Norwich

Eating

Norwich has plenty of street cafés and restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine, from Indian, Chinese, vegetarian and Thai to Mexican, Spanish, Italian and English. The city also boasts England's largest open-air market where fresh fruit and vegetables can be bought six days a week.

There are a variety of places to shop for food in Norwich, and all major grocery stores are serviced by good transport links. There is also a small food shop located on campus, selling a variety of staple food items.

Nightlife

At night, there are venues to suit all tastes, from traditional English pubs to modern bars and clubs. Famously Norwich has a pub for every day of the year, so residents are spoilt for choice. The city was also shortlisted for the UK city of culture 2013, and there are always interesting shows to see at the Norwich Theatre Royal, Forum, or Norwich Puppet Theatre.

Weather

Norwich generally benefits from a sunnier, drier climate than the rest of the UK. This is because weather systems tend to cross Britain from the west, so by the time they reach Norfolk in the east, cloud and rain has usually been left far behind.

Life in the Country

The East Anglian region is famous for its unspoilt countryside and waterways and is a popular holiday destination.

There are many small villages and large stately homes to visit, as well as miles of riverside walks and cycle paths which can be found only a short distance from the city. Norwich is also only 30km from the Norfolk coastline, which is home to miles of beautiful beaches and a number of wildlife sanctuaries.

The Norfolk broads

The Norfolk Broads, immediately east of the city, have much to offer with miles of open countryside, rivers and lakes to explore. It is renowned as a holiday destination, and popular with British and international tourists alike.

The Norfolk coast

The coast is just 20 minutes from Norwich, and the miles of stunning sandy beaches and cliffs provide a spectacular backdrop - perfect for an English summer holiday. Click here for more information about outdoor activities in Norfolk.