Date spot in Norwich

Norwich Cathedral

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.

Norwich Cathedral's tall stone spire rising above trees and a green lawn under a deep blue sky

The Close, Tombland

Address: 65 The Close, Norwich NR1 4DH

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)

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  • The pale stone walls of Norwich Castle's square Norman keep, decorated with blind arches, against a blue sky

    Norwich Castle

    Castle Hill, city centre

    Address: Norwich Castle, Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3JU

    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)

  • Cobbled Elm Hill with old timber-framed and colour-washed houses around a tree in a small square

    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.

  • Norwich Market's rows of stalls under colourful striped roofs, with shoppers walking between them

    Norwich Market

    Market Place, by Gentleman's Walk

    Address: Market Place, Norwich NR2 1ND

    Graze your way round the rows of stripy-roofed stalls in the market square below City Hall, with street food from all over the world alongside chips, fresh fish and flowers.

    Why it's a good date: Lunch for two for not much, and the stalls are covered if it rains. Split up, pick a dish each, and meet back to share.

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