Date spot in Norwich
Theatre Royal Norwich
See a touring musical, ballet, comedy or the Christmas panto at the big theatre in the middle of the city.
Theatre Street, city centre
Address: Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Culture
Why it's a good date: The touring shows that play the West End come here, so it's a proper big night out. Book ahead, and have dinner or a drink at the Assembly House next door first.
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The Riverside Walk to Pull's Ferry
Riverside Walk, from Bishopgate to Pull's Ferry
Address: Pull's Ferry, Ferry Lane, Norwich NR1 4DZ- Outdoors
- Free
- Romantic
Follow the path along the River Wensum past the round medieval Cow Tower and Bishop Bridge to Pull's Ferry, the old flint watergate below the cathedral.
Why it's a good date: A quiet, green stretch of the city that feels miles from the shops. Start with a pint at the Adam and Eve and finish by cutting up through the Close to the cathedral.
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The Plantation Garden
Earlham Road, just west of the city centre
Address: The Plantation Garden, 4 Earlham Road, Norwich NR2 3DB- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Romantic
Step down into a Victorian garden tucked inside an old chalk quarry, with a Gothic fountain, terraces, rockeries and palm trees.
Why it's a good date: Lots of people who live in Norwich have never found it, which is half the charm. Bring cake for a bench by the fountain, and look out for summer evening events in the garden.
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A Broads boat trip from Wroxham
The Bridge, Wroxham, about 15 minutes by train
Address: Broads Tours, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich NR12 8RX- Trip
- Outdoors
- Mid-price
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Out of town
Take the train out to Wroxham and hire a day boat, or join a river trip, to potter along the Bure past thatched boathouses, reedbeds and open broads.
Why it's a good date: Taking the helm of your own little boat is a lot of fun, and no experience is needed. Pack a picnic, book ahead on sunny weekends, and moor up at a riverside pub.
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