If you've never been to Norwich you'll find there's much more than just great crime writing. We'll be adding to this guide and you can find out more at the Visit Norwich website.
Located within the heart of Norwich, the restaurant offers sophisticated and friendly all-day dining to both residents and visitors alike. Situated on London Street, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie is within close proximity to many of the city’s most famous landmarks, transport links and points of interest. With a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, Norwich offers an idyllic setting for The Ivy Collection.
The restaurant is accessible and relaxed, holding back a number of tables for walk-ins, allowing locals to drop in throughout the day at their leisure. Whether visiting for a relaxing breakfast, working lunch, cocktails with friends or a three-course dinner, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie is the perfect location for all occasions.
The Ivy Norwich Brasserie, 30 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1LD
Facebook: @ivynorwich
Instagram: @ivynorwich
KindaKafe is more than your typical cafe, we exist to build communities and reduce loneliness and social isolation. If you are looking for healthy, homemade food in the heart of Norwich look no further, KindaKafe offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with great coffee, delicious vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food and tasty cakes!
21 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DH
Twitter: @KindaKafe
Facebook: @KindaKafeNorwich
Instagram: @kindakafenorwich
With café's across three city locations, Kofra offers a coffee experience with a difference. Their approach to coffee is much like the chef’s approach to food: start with the right ingredients for the season and obsess over their quality. If you're looking for a laid-back vibe and a pretty special coffee, Kofra is the one for you.
4 Unthank Rd, Norwich NR2 2RA
The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
16 Onley street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2EB
www.kofra.co.uk
Twitter: @kofracoffee
Facebook: @KofraCoffee
Instagram: @kofracoffee
Frank’s Bar is a cafe-bar in central Norwich full of good food, top drinks, marvelous music and general chilled-outness. You can enjoy Frank’s Bar in a range of different ways, whether it be with a coffee, cocktail, tasty meal, or cheeky nibbles they're really quite flexible.
19 Bedford St, Norwich NR2 1AR
Twitter: @FranksBar
Facebook: @FranksBarNorwich
Instagram: @franksbar
Located in the historic Norwich Lanes, Little Shop of Vegans sells over 500 different vegan products including cold food to go, dairy-free cheeses, meat alternatives, frozen pizzas, pick & mix, eco-friendly toiletries, candles, gifts and more.
49 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG.
Facebook: @littleshopofvegans
Instagram: @littleshopofvegans
The Broads National Park with its scenic waterways, rare wildlife and rich history is looked after by the Broads Authority, keeping it special for visitors and its community. There are 63 broads in Norfolk, ready and waiting for you to explore.
www.visitthebroads.co.uk
Twitter: @BroadsNP
Facebook: @BroadsAuthority
Instagram: @broadsnationalpark
Situated on Magdalen Street, a bustling thoroughfare near to the Cathedral at the heart of a vibrant community and close to the city centre, Oxfam sells a large array of furniture and homeware as well as all the usual goods that you would associate with charity shops. It is easy to get to, as many of the bus routes (including Park & Ride) go past the shop. There are at least three large car parks and a local shopping centre within walking distance.
8/10 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1HU
Twitter: @oxfamnorwich
Facebook: @oxfam.norwich
Instagram: @oxfam_magdalenst
Norwich is a free-thinking, independent city, packed full of unique pubs, cafes and shops - including an eclectic range of bookshops stocking everything from second hand books to expertly curated new titles for adults and children.
Find out more and download a walking tour from the National Centre for Writing website.
The Norwich Lanes is where you will find individual, independent and quirky retailers and businesses offering an exciting lifestyle, fashion and art against a backdrop of narrow alleys and beautiful historic buildings. Discover exquisite galleries, vintage shops, quaint coffee houses, trendy cafés & bars, contemporary restaurants, eclectic entertainment venues and atmospheric real ale pubs.
One of the largest and oldest open-air markets in the country and situated in the heart of the city.
Browse a fantastic range of stalls: clothes, children's toys, jewellery, fresh fruit and vegetables, local butchers and fishmongers, freshly baked bread and cakes and food from around the world. You'll discover something new - and probably tasty - on each day of your visit.
Listen to George Alagiah's 2019 Noirwich Lecture, recorded at the University of East Anglia.
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Crime lovers rejoice! The sixth Noirwich Crime Writing Festival begins tomorrow with James Runcie at Jarrold...but to get the party started early, why not pop along to The Ivy Brasserie on London St for a crime-themed cocktail or two?
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James Henry shares how real-life pubs, street names and places inspired his latest novel
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