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A combination of fun jet boat, a historic harbour and sightseeing along the beautiful Lowestoft coast make this a very special trip. Join us to see the coastline from a different perspective and from 2023 take in views of our Kittiwake hotels. Please note that the scheduled times are departure times and you will need to arrive 30 minutes before!
Price: $67.18
Duration: 0 hours
The harbour has many interesting vessels with organisations such as CEFAS and Border Force using it alongside many wind farm support vessels and fishing boats etc. In addition there are a number of wrecks that we stop to look at. Please note this isn’t a fast boat trip, if that’s what you’d like please see our other trips. We can however run this one in pretty much all weathers. Please note that the scheduled times are departure times and you will need to arrive 30 minutes before!
Price: $32.91
Duration: 0 hours
Get ready for a fun-filled 2-hour adventure at the Ultimate Games Zone. Enjoy unlimited access to a variety of exciting games including crazy golf, shuffleboard, augmented darts, and more. Whether you’re aiming for a strike in axe throwing or sinking shots in pool, there’s something for everyone. Gather your friends and challenge each other while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Make the most of your visit with an interactive floor and traditional darts, ensuring your time here is packed with entertainment.
Price: $37.02
Duration: 2 hours
We offer a truly memorable Private Charter hire trips along the North Norfolk coast. Exploring the local bays and harbours. We will head out West to watch the sun set over the water while enjoying a cold complimentary glass of champagne on the Champagne sunset trips . A magical tour around the beautiful nature reserve of Scolt Head Island a natural barrier of sand and single and beautiful clear waters that surround the island .
Price: $116.54
Duration: 1-2 hours
Turning the streets of Norwich into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the Quest?
Price: $38.32
Duration: 3 hours
Embark on an adventure through the streets of Colchester. You are Exodus Hinge, psychic investigator. The spirit of a Roman Centurion has led you to Colchester. Explore England's first city and the Roman capital of England as you follow the spirit of a lost Centurion. You will need to solve clues, reveal hidden secrets and learn about the past. Are you ready to help a restless spirit find peace? Optimal playing hours are during daylight hours, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
Price: $7.79
Duration: 1-1 hours
Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible anytime start - 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before - Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket) The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning
Price: $34.28
Duration: 4 hours
Get your time in Norwich off to a stress-free start with this private, one-way transfer service from Norwich. Simply book before your trip, meet your driver at Norwich Airport when you land, and then sit back as you travel to your central Norwich hotel in the air-conditioned comfort of a private vehicle. This private Norwich Airport transportation service is available 24 hours, seven days a week to suit your schedule, and designed for private groups of up to six people. • One-way private arrival transfer from Norwich Airport to Norwich hotel • Door-to-door service with a professional driver • Rates cover private groups of one to six passengers • Private transfers operate 24 hours, seven days a week
Price: $49.78
Duration: 1 hours
Enjoy a circular walk, starting at the centre of West Mersea to the historic harbour, and along part of the coastline. This exploration game takes in some of Mersea Island's best sights, with challenges at every stop. These challenges range from easy to fiendish. But don't forget, you can use the hints if you need them! After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience.
Price: $7.79
Duration: 1-1 hours
Created by a dedicated researcher with a passion for uncovering the unique history of coastal towns, this atmospheric audio tour explores the storied past of a seaside champion. While standard tours stick to dry scripts and tourist-heavy piers, this digital experience leads you along the rugged 100-million-year-old coastline and through the quiet backstreets where Cromer’s true character is found. The narrative highlights tales of daring maritime rescues and local legends like the suffragette Emily Davison. Using smart GPS technology, the authentic commentary and local insights play automatically as you walk, functioning entirely offline to ensure a seamless exploration without data concerns. By the time you pass the historic Red Lion Hotel and stand before the towering spire of Cromer Parish Church, the town’s heritage will have transformed into a vivid, personal history. You will leave the walk feeling less like a visitor and more like a true Norfolk insider.
Price: $8.99
Duration: 0-1 hours
Norwich is an ancient city and religious centre, boasting two cathedrals and dozens of medieval churches. The people of Norwich, however, are anything but traditional. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the stories of the dissidents and rebels who stood up for what they believed in, sometimes paying a very high price for their convictions. The tour starts outside Norwich Cathedral, a beautiful example of Norman architecture founded in 1096 by bishop Herbert de Losinga. You’ll enter Tombland (old English for “Empty Space”), an ancient market area where you’ll hear about its surprising past. You’ll wind your way through the old city centre, past lots of tempting cafés, restaurants, and independent shops en route to Norwich Castle. You’ll follow the banks of the River Wensum, as you make your way towards a brick artillery tower called Cow Tower that was built in 1398 to protect the city.
Price: $8.99
Duration: 1-1 hours
Take an exciting sightseeing and nature trip with us departing from South Pier, Lowestoft heading north at speed to Scroby Sands. Look for the beaches as we go and see Lowestoft, Gorleston and Great Yarmouth from a different perspective! We slow right down when we get anywhere near the seals to avoid disturbing them and usually switch off the engine and drop the anchor to let you have a good look and get some amazing pictures and memories. There are normally many seals there, some on the sand (tide dependent!) and some bobbing around in the water. You should get some amazing pictures, they’re very inquisitive. Please note that the scheduled times are departure times and you will need to arrive 30 minutes before!
Price: $80.89
Duration: 1 hours
Choose from 4 tours. It’s your City Tour Ghost and Witches Tour Roman Tour Victorian Tour Once booked you will be contacted to confirm which tour and what time you would like the tour. Colchester, Britain’s first City and now its newest. Discover 2000 years of history and see the legacy the Romans, Saxons, Norman’s and others left on this city. Led by a fully trained Colchester Council recognized Guide and full member of The Colchester Tourist Guide Association (CTGA). Discover why they came, why they stayed and what they have left us. With access to city landmarks including a Roman theatre. Learn about the remarkable history of Britain's first City, given in an entertaining and informative style. Tours available are: Colchester City Tour Ghost and Witches Tour Roman Colchester Tour Victorian Colchester Tour
Price: $27.42
Duration: 1 hours
Whether it is your first visit to Colchester or you have lived here for years, this introductory walk brings to life the hidden treasures of Britain’s first and newest city. Join one of our friendly and knowledgeable Green Badge Guides, who will share with you tales of conquest, destruction, and rebuilding. We will visit many of Colchester's historic landmarks, and along the way we will hear about the people who shaped the city and the legacy they have left. A fun and informative introduction with lots of tips and ideas for places to see and enjoy around Colchester. PLEASE NOTE: we have a minimum booking of TWO people on these walks. The time is agreed with you when you book to suit you. We have two regular group walks Tuesdays at 11:00am and Saturday at 2:30 pm.
Price: $20.57
Duration: 1 hours
We believe learning should always be fun! Hear the stories of Nightmare Norwich through the ages from your experienced local guide, and laugh while you learn!
Price: $24.67
Duration: 1 hours
This game takes players through some of Colchester's most important Roman landmarks. You play the part of a visiting diplomat, helping the local governor solve a plot for his own murder. The challenges are designed to be easy, so children and adults can both play along. If you want to learn a bit more about Roman Colchester, this is the perfect way to do it. Explore Roman Church, Roman Theatre, Colchester Castle and lesser-known places. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch/gifted/talented writers. It’s a role-playing thematic game where you walk around the city solving puzzles in your surroundings to discover new places and their fun history. Depending on your needs, a city exploration game can help you tour a new city, it can be a fun date idea for you and your significant other or just a very fun activity to do with your friends or colleagues.
Price: $7.18
Duration: 1 hours
Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary is a state-of-the-art marine aquarium taking visitors on a memorable undersea odyssey filled with amazing close encounters with sea creatures of astonishing variety. Coming soon for Easter - RainForest Ranger Something exciting has arrived at Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary - all the way from the world's Tropical Rainforests. Our team of friendly Rainforest Rangers are ready to show you some of their jungle beasties. If you've ever wanted to hold a snake, lizard or a giant creepy crawly from the deepest depths of the jungle visit Hunstanton SEA LIFE to meet our new Rainforest Rangers and all of their friends.
Price: $21.92
Duration: 1-2 hours
Explore an incredible underwater world at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and get closer than ever before to the creatures and features of the world’s oceans, with over 1,500 sea creatures and the 250,000 litre Tropical Ocean Display/tunnel is where you can see an awesome array of creatures and our largest inhabitants as they roam around the Lost City of Atlantis! Interact with our playful Humboldt penguins as they swim and socialise together and immerse yourself in the mysterious and graceful world of Rays in ‘under the Raydar’! Find out how it feels to touch a starfish at the Interactive Rockpool Experience and discover the world's smallest crocodiles! Make the most of your visit and enjoy the daily fun talks, animal feeds, special events and an adventure quiz - there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.
Price: $21.92
Duration: 1-2 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: GBP
- Languages: English
- Climate: Temperate maritime
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Population: Approximately 140,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Norwich is between May and September for pleasant weather and outdoor events.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the EU, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand generally do not require a visa for short stays in Norwich as part of the UK. Other nationalities may need to apply for a visa in advance. The UK offers e-visa options for certain countries, and visa on arrival is generally not available. Travelers should check the latest UK government guidelines based on their nationality before traveling.
About Norwich
Norwich is a historic city in the East of England known for its rich medieval heritage, vibrant cultural scene, and charming blend of old and new. It boasts one of the most complete medieval city centers in the UK, highlighted by the magnificent Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle. The city’s winding cobbled streets, independent shops, and lively market squares create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. Norwich appeals to tourists with its thriving arts community, numerous museums, and beautiful parks. Its location near the Norfolk Broads offers easy access to scenic waterways and nature reserves. Visitors will find a city that balances historical significance with modern amenities, making it ideal for cultural exploration, shopping, and enjoying traditional English hospitality. Norwich’s compact size allows for easy walking tours, and its friendly locals add to the warm experience. Whether interested in history, architecture, or local cuisine, Norwich provides a unique and memorable destination.
Norwich Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of East of England
- Duration Range: 2 to 10 hours
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Norwich is between May and September for pleasant weather and outdoor events. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket due to variable UK weather. Respect local customs such as queuing and polite greetings. Norwich is generally safe, but usual precautions apply. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is advisable for markets and small shops. Public Wi-Fi is available in many public spaces.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $55
Highest Price Tour: $250
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Top Attractions
1. Norwich Cathedral – A stunning example of Norman architecture with a soaring spire and beautiful cloisters. 2. Norwich Castle – A historic Norman castle housing a museum and art gallery with exhibits on local history and archaeology. 3. Elm Hill – A picturesque medieval street lined with timber-framed buildings, shops, and cafes. 4. The Forum – A modern cultural and community center featuring a library, exhibitions, and events. 5. Plantation Garden – A restored Victorian garden offering a peaceful retreat with ornate landscaping and water features.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Norwich can enjoy guided walking tours of the historic city center, explore local museums and galleries, and attend live performances at theaters such as the Norwich Theatre Royal. Outdoor enthusiasts can take boat trips on the nearby Norfolk Broads or cycle along scenic trails. Food lovers can join culinary tours or cooking classes focused on local produce. Seasonal events and festivals provide cultural immersion, while shopping in independent boutiques and markets offers a taste of local craftsmanship.
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Local Food & Cuisine
Norwich’s food scene features traditional English fare with a focus on local Norfolk produce. Signature dishes include Cromer crab, locally sourced lamb, and fresh seafood. The city has a variety of pubs and restaurants offering hearty British classics alongside modern cuisine. Must-try foods include Norfolk black turkey and artisan cheeses. Noteworthy dining spots include The Assembly House, known for its historic setting and quality dishes, and Benedicts, a restaurant celebrated for contemporary British cooking.
Getting Around
Norwich is accessible by train from London and other major UK cities, with Norwich railway station located near the city center. Norwich Airport offers regional flights and is connected by bus and taxi services. Within the city, buses and taxis are widely available, and the compact city center is very walkable. Cycling is popular, with several dedicated bike lanes. Transportation costs are moderate, with day passes available for buses.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Norwich is between May and September for pleasant weather and outdoor events. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket due to variable UK weather. Respect local customs such as queuing and polite greetings. Norwich is generally safe, but usual precautions apply. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is advisable for markets and small shops. Public Wi-Fi is available in many public spaces.
Culture & Customs
Norwich has a rich cultural heritage with strong community traditions. Social customs emphasize politeness and respect. Important local events include the Norfolk & Norwich Festival and the Christmas Market. Visitors should be mindful of quiet hours in residential areas and follow etiquette when visiting religious sites. The city values environmental sustainability, encouraging recycling and responsible tourism.
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