Date spot in Norwich
Mousehold Heath
Climb up to St James' Hill on the edge of Mousehold Heath for the view across the city's spires and towers, then wander the woodland and heath paths behind it.
St James' Hill, off Gurney Road, Thorpe Hamlet
Address: St James' Hill, Mousehold Heath, Norwich NR1 4HR- Outdoors
- Free
- Dog friendly
Why it's a good date: The best view of Norwich, and a favourite with local dog walkers. Go up at sunset with a flask, when the cathedral spire catches the last of the light.
Photo: Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Walk round the largest cloisters in England, crane your necks at the carved and painted roof bosses, and look up at one of the tallest spires in the country.
Why it's a good date: Free to visit and deeply peaceful, even on a busy Saturday. Have tea in the Refectory café, then wander the Close down to the river.
Photo: Sumit Surai, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Norwich Castle
Castle Hill, city centre
Address: Norwich Castle, Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3JU- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
Explore the restored Norman keep, laid out as the royal palace it once was, then climb to the battlements and see the medieval galleries and art collections below.
Why it's a good date: The keep reopened after years of work and it's well worth the climb, with the whole city spread out from the top. Leave a good couple of hours for it.
Photo: Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Elm Hill and Tombland
Elm Hill, between Princes Street and Wensum Street
Address: Elm Hill, Norwich NR3 1HG- Outdoors
- Free
- Romantic
Wander up the cobbled street of Elm Hill, lined with timber-framed houses and little shops, then out into Tombland and through the old gates to the cathedral.
Why it's a good date: The prettiest street in the city and free to stroll. Go early or late in the day when it's quiet, and stop for coffee on the way.
Photo: Christopher Hilton, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
