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Norwich Cathedral
The Close,
Norwich,
NR1 4DH
Tel: 01603 218300
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Norwich Cathedral is a magnificent Norman Cathedral, one of the finest examples of its type in the UK. Built between the late 11 th Century and 1145, it towers over the city – its large spire at 315 feet is the second tallest in the country, after that of Salisbury Cathedral. Of particular note inside is the wonderful collection of bosses on the structural timbers – there are over 1,000 of them.
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St John the Baptist Cathedral
Unthank Road,
Norwich,
NR2 2PA
Tel: 01603 624615
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Norwich not only has a superb Anglican Cathedral, but also a Roman Catholic Cathedral – St John the Baptist Cathedral was built between 1882 and 1910, and was consecrated in 1976. The Catholic Cathedral is in the neo-Gothic style, and is situated a mile or so from the Anglican Cathedral.
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Blickling Hall
Blickling,
Norfolk,
NR11 6NF
Tel: 01263 738030
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Blickling Hall is one of England’s most treasured stately homes. Dating from the early 17 th Century, it sits at the heart of almost 5,000 acres of wonderful grounds, just a few miles outside of Norwich. Blickling Hall houses fine collections of furniture, pictures and tapestries and makes a great family day out – a programme of events runs throughout the year.
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Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
University of East Anglia,
Earlham Road,
Norwich,
NR4 7TJ
Tel: 01603 593199
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The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is a striking collection of modern artworks and works from Africa, the Pacific, the Americas, Asia and Egypt, mediaeval Europe and the ancient Mediterranean. The collection, numbering over 1,200 superb examples belonging to Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury, is housed in two distinctive buildings at UEA in Norwich. There is a programme of special exhibitions running throughout the year.
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Norfolk Broads National Park
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The Norfolk Broads National Park can be reached easily from Norwich, indeed its western periphery runs close to the city’s suburbs. The Broads comprises 5 rivers, 40 shallow lakes and over 120 miles of waterways, making it one of England’s most popular destinations for boating, pleasure cruising, fishing and watersports.
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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Castle Hill,
Norwich,
NR1 3JS
Tel: 01603 493636
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Norwich Castle is one of the city’s most striking landmarks. Dating from Norman times, when it was built as a Royal Palace and stronghold, Norwich Castle has housed a museum since 1894, which contains nationally important collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history. The history of the castle is depicted in fascinating exhibitions, including its time as a prison, and there are diverse collections of artefacts from such figures as Queen Boudicca to the Egyptians.
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The Forum
Bethel Street,
Norwich,
NR2 1TF
Tel: 01603 727900
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The Forum is a new landmark in Norwich’s city centre. Built as a replacement for the central library that was destroyed by fire, The Forum not only houses the city’s library, but is also a centre for learning, information and entertainment. The £65 million building is also a music venue, the home to BBC East, and houses the Origins visitor attraction, which explores the history of Norwich and Norfolk.
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Caistor Roman Town
Caistor St Edmund,
Near Norwich,
Norfolk
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Just a few miles to the south of Norwich, Caistor St Edmund – Venta Icenorum - was once the capital of Norfolk. It was inhabited during the Roman occupation of Britain, and evolved into a relatively large walled town that was the administrative centre for East Anglia. Although abandoned many centuries ago, it is still possible to imagine how life must have been in this eastern outpost, and the site makes for an intriguing visit.
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