On The Assembly House's doorstep
The moment you step outside The Assembly House, Norwich invites you in with open arms. This city is a feast for the senses: cobbled streets bursting with history, bustling markets filled with local flavour, stunning architecture at every turn, and hidden courtyards perfect for a quiet moment.
Whether you fancy a quick wander or a longer adventure, we’ve got your guide to the best of Norwich within easy walking distance. Norwich is a city best explored on foot, and The Assembly House is right at the heart of it all. Use our guide to plan your perfect Norwich adventure, one step at a time.
Within two minutes, step outside the gates and find yourself in the middle of the action!
Norwich Theatre Royal - One of the UK’s leading theatres, hosting West End shows, comedy, music, and more
Chantry Place Shopping Centre - High-street and designer shopping just around the corner
The Forum - A cultural hub with year-round exhibitions, events, and the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library
St Peter Mancroft Church - A stunning medieval church with beautiful stained glass and centuries of history to discover
Chapelfield Gardens - A peaceful green space with a bandstand, seasonal events such as funfairs, festivals, and a café.
The South Asia Collection Museum and Shop at Country and Eastern - just across the road from The Assembly House, is an Aladdin’s Cave of incredible artefacts from South Asia, which is housed in Norwich’s Victorian skating rink. There’s a beautiful shop filled with magical treasures, a museum and the chance to look round an incredibly beautiful building.
Within five minutes: perfect for a short stroll after tea!
Norwich Market - One of the UK's oldest and most vibrant markets, filled with food stalls, local crafts, and vintage finds.
The Norwich Lanes - A maze of independent shops, cafés, and hidden gems spread across a warren of streets, alleyways and courtyards.
The Royal Arcade - An elegant Art Nouveau shopping arcade washed with sunshine filtered through stunning stained glass and packed with independent shops and eateries.
Gentleman’s Walk – The street below the market where Regency Beaus used to parade up and down in their best finery.
Upper St Giles Street - Linger on this beautiful street, amongst handsome Georgian houses and visit boutiques, galleries, bakeries, delicatessens and other gorgeous independents.
Within 10 minutes
The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell - From Medieval to the modern day, the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell tells the story of Norwich’s industries and the people who lived and worked here.
Norwich Arts Centre – A contemporary multi-arts venue housed within a Grade 1 listed Flint building with an exciting programme of music, theatre, comedy, live art and dance
Elm Hill – A photographer’s dream, Elm Hill is Norwich’s most picturesque medieval street with cobbled streets. You may recognise it from TV and films!
Norwich Castle and Museum - One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans over 900 years ago and houses all sorts of fascinating exhibits.
Cinema City - Situated in the heart of historic Norwich, Cinema City is a state-of-the-art cinema and a stylish café bar housed in magnificently restored medieval buildings.
Augustine Steward’s House – The famous Crooked House of Tombland, a three-storey house built in 1549 and one of the most-photographed houses in Norwich.
Norwich Cathedral and Cathedral Close – After visiting the stunning Cathedral, make sure you explore the grounds and Close, described as ‘the village within a city’.
Hook’s Walk at Cathedral Close - Like stepping back in time, this Cathedral Close street is packed with historic houses and stunning views around every corner.
The Adam and Eve Pub - Set in a former monastery brewhouse with a seasonal garden, enjoy a drink at the city’s oldest pub.
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist - Norwich’s second cathedral! Particularly spectacularly illuminated at night.
The Shoebox Experience – Take the Hidden Street Tour and travel underground to visit Norwich’s own Diagon Alley.
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