Nateveoriginal

In the east of England waits a gem for tourists that want to experience a wide variety of experiences. Norwich, which was founded in the eleventh century, used to be the second largest city in the United Kingdom. It also served as the regional capital during the Roman occupation. Anglo Saxons settled on this site in the fifth century. Today, it is a vibrant city that offers many delights and surprises to visitors. It is the ideal place from which to pursue to many wonderful activities and sights offered by the region.

There are many seaside resorts just a few miles away. Tourists who longs for tranquillity and water activities should consider a stopover at Scratby Holiday Park or perhaps even Great Yarmouth. The seaside resorts in this part of England offer many activities and sights that will delight even the most demanding traveller. Apart from the many water based activities, such as fishing and short cruises, there are many historical sites and natural beauty to be enjoyed.

This medieval city has a rich architectural heritage that is steeped in history. A definite must-see includes the Norman castle and the resplendent cathedral. The city boasts more than thirty flint-built medieval churches, more than London, Bristol and York combined! It is hardly possible to walk down a street without seeing some excellent examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture.

History buffs are in for a singular treat. The area boasts many excellent museums. The Norwich Castle museum offer exhibits including a magnificent Norman keep as well as fine examples of historical fine art, archaeology and natural history. The delightful Thurston Collection represents many artefacts from old-fashioned fairgrounds. The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Art should not be missed. It hosts substantial collections of art from Picasso and Degas. Other exhibitions celebrate five thousand years of human creativity.

Just a short distance from the popular Scratby Holiday Park is the Norfolk Broads. This is Britain’s largest protected wetland. It offers more than two hundred kilometres of lock-free navigable rivers and shallow lakes. Many visitors enjoy exploring the area by means of boat. A wide variety of boats are available for hire at reasonable prices. The area is home to some of the rarest plants and wildlife in the United Kingdom. This is where aficionados from all over the world come for the rare privilege of spotting a Swallowtail butterfly or the reclusive Bittern.

There is so much to see and do when visiting Norwich that visitors often have difficulty deciding upon their itineraries! The area is easily accessible from all major centres. Tourists will find that many sights and attractions can be explored on foot. Neighbouring villages are easily reached by car, rail or even coach. Visitors can expect excellent information centres and a friendly welcome. Many excellent maps are available everywhere.