Norwich to receive 50 new street maps as part of revamp

More than 50 locations in Norwich have been selected for the revamp project which will see the "miniliths" erected to help newcomers navigate the most popular destinations. 

With two maps on both sides, the signs are tall and thin and contain detailed information about areas within a three-minute walking radius. 

The city will see more of the signs pop up over the next few weeks (Image: Norfolk County Council)

They also show where the person is located in the wider area and in relation to eight "wayfinding" districts, which cover the Creative Quarter, the Cathedral Quarter, the King Street Quarter, Business District, Riverside, Chapelfield, Norwich Lanes and the Castle and Market Place district.

Councillor Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport at Norfolk County Council, said: "There's so much to see and do in Norwich that it's important we help visitors explore the full extent of what the city has to offer.

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"These new signs will do just that by being strategically placed, intuitive to read and regularly spaced enough to direct people clearly to where they want to go."

The new signs come as part of the Transforming Cities Fund which was awarded to the region by the government and cost an estimated £92,000.

The signs feature maps and information that help visitors to more easily navigate the city (Image: Newsquest)

Councillor Mike Stonard, leader of Norwich City Council, added: "Norwich is a wonderful city to explore, whether you live here and know it well, or for those visiting for the first time.

"The wayfinding signs also help to promote different forms of sustainable travel, while at the same time providing a glimpse of what our amazing city can offer."

Designed by Norwich City Council, the new signs are all due to be in place by the end of the month.