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.

Heavy snow predicted for Norfolk 02/04/2012 06:23 PM
Norfolk is on amber alert - the second highest warning issued by the Met Office - ahead of predicted heavy snow and very cold weather.

Appeal to protect rare healthland 02/04/2012 12:20 PM
A campaign hopes to raise £500,000 to protect the largest surviving open heath in west Norfolk.

Sculpture marks football ground 02/04/2012 03:59 PM
A new sculpture is unveiled to remember Norwich City Football Club's first ground.

Three arrested over Boston murder 02/03/2012 05:29 PM
Two men are arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of murdering a 28-year-old Polish man whose body was found in a waterway in Lincolnshire.

Teen guilty of street row killing 02/03/2012 06:12 PM
A young mother who stabbed her neighbour in the street following an argument about the noise of his motorbike is convicted of his manslaughter.

Queen digs deep for Jubilee woods 02/03/2012 04:42 PM
The Queen launches a project to plant six million trees native to Britain, creating new woods across the country to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

Jobs hope after TV studios sale 02/02/2012 01:54 PM
High-definition TV studios, among the most advanced in Europe, are sold by a council

MRI a 'quantum leap' in research 02/01/2012 03:58 PM
A new scanner at a Norfolk hospital will enable pioneering research into obesity, scientists say

UEA opens campus wildlife trail 02/01/2012 01:20 PM
A nature trail featuring nearly 2000 species opens at the University of East Anglia

Norwich 2-0 Bolton 02/04/2012 06:52 PM
Norwich secure their fifth home league win of the season with victory over Bolton, despite losing both centre-halves to injury.

Best match of my reign - Lambert 02/04/2012 09:24 PM
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert rates Saturday's 2-0 win over Bolton as his team's best display since he took over at Carrow Road.

Martin astonished by Norwich rise 02/03/2012 04:42 PM
Norwich City defender Russell Martin says his rise to the Premier League has been better than he could imagine.

East clubs start up youth league 02/03/2012 04:48 PM
Speedway teams in the East of England agree to resurrect the defunct Anglia Junior League in a bid to improve youth production.

Bennett signed after Swans U-turn 02/01/2012 03:53 PM
Norwich City signing Ryan Bennett reveals he was heading to Swansea for contract talks before making a dramatic switch to the Canaries.

Latest: VoluME digital magazine 01/26/2012 03:42 PM
The new February edition of VoluME magazine - taking an in-depth look into the best new music in Norfolk - is out now.

Send your music to BBC Introducing 02/11/2011 05:38 PM
Ready to share your music with the rest of the world? If you live in Norfolk and you're producing original music then send it in.

Tourism tax considered in Norfolk 01/30/2012 02:11 PM
Businesses consider levying a tax on visitors to help fund coastal erosion management schemes

Webcam views from BBC Norfolk 12/19/2009 11:10 AM
Take a look around the wonderful county of Norfolk via our selection of webcams.

Lollipop lady given torch honour 12/09/2011 12:55 PM
A lollipop lady with a black belt in ju-jitsu says she is "very honoured" after being chosen to carry the Olympic flame through Norfolk.

Norfolk's torch route is revealed 11/07/2011 03:26 AM
The places the Olympic torch will visit in Norfolk prior to London 2012 are revealed by the Games' organisers.

VIDEO: Queen plants trees at Sandringham 02/03/2012 08:28 PM
The Queen has planted trees at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

VIDEO: Controversy over TV studio deal 02/03/2012 01:33 PM
A buyer has been found for the Epic TV studios in Norwich which were bailed out by taxpayers.

VIDEO: Wildlife 'facing a tough summer' 02/02/2012 03:58 PM
Nature experts have warned this summer could be the worst for wildlife for more than 30 years because of low water levels in the eastern region.

VIDEO: Drought sparks hosepipe ban warning 01/31/2012 01:01 PM
The Environment Agency has warned that the eastern region faces a summer water shortage after its driest spell in 90 years.

VIDEO: Quaker tapestry goes on display 01/31/2012 01:04 PM
A tapestry inspired by a Quaker song and made by 4000 people across 15 countries has gone on show at Ely Cathedral.

VIDEO: Seaside village plans tourism tax 01/30/2012 02:55 PM
A Norfolk seaside resort is considering the introduction of a voluntary tourism tax to help pay for coastal maintenance projects.

VIDEO: Cafe's breakfast fry-up criticised 01/27/2012 06:57 PM
A cafe in Norfolk offers customers their breakfast for free if they can eat it all within sixty minutes but a heart health group has criticised the fry-up.