Wondering how to spend a day in Norwich? Here are nine things to do in the city.
1. Plantation Garden
Where: 4 Earlham Rd, Norwich, NR2 3DB
When: Every day, 8am to 6pm
Parking: On-site
For a small entrance fee of £2, visitors can enjoy this three-acre English heritage garden with flower beds, lawns and woodland.
The Grade II listed garden was established in a chalk quarry and has a gothic fountain and an Italianate terrace.
2. Riverside Walk
When: Anytime
Parking: St Helens Wharf Pay and Display, Norwich, NR3 1RZ
Norwich's riverside walk is a circular route which takes in Fye Bridge, Jarrold Bridge, Cow Tower, the Red Lion pub, Pull's Ferry and St Ethelbert's Gate.
Along the route walkers could see swans, other waterfowl, cormorants and even otters.
3. Norwich Castle
Where: 24 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1, 3JU
When: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm, Sunday 1pm to 4.30pm
Parking: Castle Quarter, St Andrews
Founded by William the Conqueror, this motte and bailey castle is a centrepiece in the city's skyline.
There is a gallery as well as a natural history section, in addition to the main part of the museum - the history of Norwich and the castle.
4. Sainsbury Centre
Where: Norfolk Rd, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
When: Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm
Parking: University of East Anglia
This art gallery showcases both established and up-and-coming artists in displays, exhibitions and events.
Based at the University of East Anglia, the Sainsbury Centre has featured in Marvel films as the Avengers headquarters - so for film fans it is a must.
5. Norwich Market
Where: 1 Market Pl, Norwich, NR2 1ND
When: Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm
Parking: The Forum, St Andrews, Castle Quarter
One of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in the UK, Norwich Market has dozens of stalls trading everything from fabric to fresh bread.
Many street food companies have made their name on the market and become favourites of city folk, such as Bun Box and Lucy's Fish and Chips.
6. Norwich Cathedral
Where: 65 The Close, Norwich NR1 4DH
When: Every day, 7.30am to 6.30pm
Parking: St Helen's Wharf, Castle Quarter
This Anglican cathedral, which was completed in 1145, is open to the public.
There are guided tours, exhibitions, a café run by Norwich department store Jarrold, and a gift shop to enjoy during a visit.
7. Historic pubs
Where: Adam and Eve, The Lamb Inn, Lollards Pit, The Wig and Pen
Parking: St Helen's Wharf, Castle Quarter
Norwich's oldest pub, Adam and Eve, dates back to 1249.
Others in Norwich date from the 1300s to the 1700s and these pubs are cosy with bags of history.
Some serve food and many offer locally made alcohol.
8. Visit a theatre
Where: Theatre Street, Saint George's Street, Saint John's Alley
When: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Parking: The Forum, Chantry Place, St Andrews
The Theatre Royal, Playhouse and Maddermarket can all be found in Norwich.
The Theatre Royal mainly showcases West End tours and concerts, the Playhouse puts on some smaller comedians and tours and the Maddermarket shows independent plays.
9. Whitlingham Country Park
Where: Whitlingham Ln, Norwich, NR14 8TR
When: Open 24 hours
Parking: On-site
The park is free to access for all visitors but there is a charge for parking and any of the land and water activities offered at Whitlingham Adventure.
Visitors can walk or cycle around the broad, enjoy the café or go canoeing.
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