Norwich Weekend Break: 2 Days in Norwich, England, Norwich, England

Norwich is one of England’s best-preserved medieval cities. I visited in summer and found it very lively.

It has great historic landmarks alongside a contemporary scene of indie shops, world cuisines, and cultural venues.

It’s easy to visit Norwich on a short weekend trip, as the train from London takes under two hours and the city centre is compact and very easy to explore on foot.

I created this guide to help you plan a Norwich weekend break, with a full itinerary for two days. You can see quite a few of the city’s top attractions on a short trip.

You can use it to plan your Norwich weekend break or visit on other days of the week, but do pay attention to opening times at each attraction.

The spots I recommend in this Norwich weekend itinerary are all within walking distance from each other.

On the first day of your Norwich city break, arrive by train and leave your luggage at the hotel (see Where to stay in Norwich later in this post).

The train station is about a 15 minute walk from the city centre, but you can also take a bus or a taxi.

It’s a great introduction to Norwich and a user-friendly history lesson that focuses not so much on monarchs and battles, but more on daily life. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).