With summer just around the corner, there's no better time to treat yourself to a pamper session.

Norwich is gifted with a wide choice of spas and therapy rooms for any ache, pain or ailment - just take your pick.

Here are five of the best spas to visit in and around Norwich.

1. The Rub

Norwich Evening News: The Rub is the Lanes' top spot for getting a relaxing massage The Rub is the Lanes' top spot for getting a relaxing massage (Image: Newsquest)

Nestled in the heart of the Norwich Lanes, The Rub offers a no-appointment, drop-in service in a relaxing street-side location.

Back massages are available anytime, with a fully-clothed service available.

A wide range of therapeutic treatments are available at The Healing Hub - its treatment room inside the shop. 

2. Charisma Beauty & Nails

Norwich Evening News: A happy customer receives a manicure at Charisma Beauty A happy customer receives a manicure at Charisma Beauty (Image: Newsquest)

Charisma Beauty and Nails in Farmers Avenue has everything one could need for a blissful time.

From its facial treatments, manicures and pedicures, nail treatments, and non-surgical facelifts, it has it all.

The shop has views of Norwich Castle and has won multiple beauty awards from regional and national organisations. 

Charisma is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and suggests a one to two-hour session to receive the utmost relaxing experience. 

3. Bannatyne Health Club & Spa

Norwich Evening News: The facilities at Bannatyne's are second to noneThe facilities at Bannatyne's are second to none (Image: Newsquest)

The Bannatyne Spa in Thorpe Saint Andrew offers the perfect ambience in which to relax and unwind.

From single and dual treatment rooms to relaxation rooms with heated stone loungers and spray tan booths, enjoy its cafe bar and relaxation area after your pampering session.

A spa day experience for two starts from £85 and includes two 25-minute treatments, tea and scones, and a take-home heated mask.

4. therapyinc

Norwich Evening News: Therapyinc is hard to miss on Norwich's Exchange StreetTherapyinc is hard to miss on Norwich's Exchange Street (Image: Newsquest)

Therapyinc has made it its mission to create an "urban oasis", where visitors can receive a variety of treatments.

With decades of experience - including in the National Massage Championships - its skin treatments designed to maintain and rebalance are well-renowned and have even been enjoyed by celebrities.

The Exchange Street shop is open seven days a week by appointment.

5. Thai Herbal Spa

Norwich Evening News: Thai Herbal Spa's deep massage therapies are widely regarded as some of the best in the cityThai Herbal Spa's deep massage therapies are widely regarded as some of the best in the city (Image: Newsquest)

An authentic Thai spa offering traditional massages and beauty treatments including luxury manicures, pedicures, nails, waxing, tinting and facials, this herbal haven is a must for city-goers looking to unwind.

Thai Herbal Spa is rated the top sixth spa in Norwich according to Tripadvisor and has a 4.5 rating, with visitors raving about the deep tissue massages that left one reviewer feeling like "a new woman".