Norwich is a beautiful city, steeped in history, dating back over 2,000 years. The central streets still follow their medieval course outlined by what remains of the ancient city walls. Norwich City is dominated by its magnificent Cathedral and Medieval Castle. The city’s newest public building, The Forum, is also an impressive landmark, situated in the heart of the city centre, offering information and entertainment. With an unbeatable range of activities, from historic buildings and beautiful courtyards,

The city of Norwich is a great place for a night out, with a mix of trendy pubs, clubs, cinemas and restaurants, and stylish café bars. Art lovers, film buffs and theatre-goers will not be disappointed by the excellent choices on offer in this vibrant city. Norwich is overflowing with a diversity of entertainment that will suit every conceivable taste and budget.

Find out more about the city of Norwich, Norwich city suburbs, Norwich Castle and Norwich Cathedral.

Norfolk has a spectacular coastline, with long sandy beaches, high cliffs, sand dunes, flint pebble banks and salt marshes. It is also well known for the Norfolk Broads, an extensive waterway that can be fully explored by boat. There are many towns and villages within Norfolk, all with their own individual characters. The port of King's Lynn has a long trading history, and today it still has large trade links with the rest of Europe.

The Norfolk Broads are thought to have been created by the flooding of ancient peat diggings. They consist of large expanses of water, long meandering rivers and smaller lakes and dykes and are unique throughout Britain. North Norfolk has so much to offer, with miles of beautiful beaches, seaside towns like Cromer and Sheringham, and market towns such as Aylsham. More information about these places can be found in our towns and villages section.

Find out more about Norfolk and the Norfolk Broads, plus information on Norfolk towns and villages.

Lawyers challenge Biggs decision 07/03/2009 07:55 PM
Lawyers acting for jailed Great train robber Ronnie Biggs claim the Justice Minister's rejection of parole was not legal.

Cruise ship rescue by coastguard 07/03/2009 11:49 AM
The Norfolk coastguard co-ordinates the rescue of a 57-year-old man taken seriously ill on a cruise liner on the North Sea.

Parties gear up for by-election 07/02/2009 01:48 PM
BBC Look East's political correspondent Andrew Sinclair looks at the forthcoming by-election in Norwich North.

Rail companies 'fail to improve' 07/03/2009 03:52 PM
National Express East Anglia and First Capital Connect running trains in Norfolk fail to show improvement in a customer survey.

Robber 'terrified' shop assistant 07/03/2009 05:41 PM
An armed robber who terrified a shop assistant during a raid in Norfolk is jailed for five and a half years.

Five bid for A11 widening scheme 07/02/2009 05:04 PM
The Highways Agency invites five contractors to bid for the project to widen a section of the A11 in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Three bailed in scrap yard case 07/02/2009 09:42 PM
Three people are released on bail after police raided a scrap yard in west Norfolk and examined vehicles and buildings.

Safety updated in new Broads act 07/02/2009 06:38 PM
Boat MOTs and compulsory third party insurance are among new safety measures on the Norfolk and Suffolk broads.

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