Norwich
Cathedral
Norwich
Cathedral
The Close Norwich.
Situated: A quarter of a mile or 650m from
the city centre
Open: 7:30am until 6pm
Refectory restaurant: open daily from 10am until 5pm. Sunday 11am.
To Contact: Visitors Officer, 62 The Close, Norwich NR1 4EH
Tel: 01603 218321
It is a fine Romanesque Cathedral with a spire, cloister and unrivalled
collection of painted Medieval roof boss sculptures.
More information from the Cathedral Book Shop. See also (History)
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Situated: A quarter of a mile or 650m from the city centre
Tel: 01603 615288
Mass times: Saturday - Anticipatory Mass 6pm
Sunday - 9am, 11am and 6.30pm
Wheelchair access is via the Sacristy door at the Unthank Road entrance to
Cathedral House. Guide dogs are welcome. There is an induction loop installed.
This is the Cathedral Diocese of East Anglia, serving the counties of Norfolk,
Suffolk and Cambridgeshire along with the Unitary Authority of
Peterborough.
St John the Baptist Cathedral stands on one of the highest
points in Norwich. The building of the church commenced in 1882 and was the
inspiration of Henry Fitzalan Howard, the 15th Duke of Norfolk. He gave
£200,000 for the construction of a church offered as an act of thanksgiving for
his happy marriage to his wife, Lady Flora. She is commemorated in St Joseph's
Chapel, where each of the windows depicts one of her names. This chapel is used
for weekday Mass, morning and evening.
The architecture of the church follows the Early English
style of the 13th Century, with liberal use of deep grey Frosterly marble from
Durham.
As you look around, enjoy the beautiful stained glass windows
which are particularly fine. Particular mention should be made of the Walsingham
Chapel in the North Transept. The windows there tell the story of the foundation
of the Shrine, its destruction at the Reformation and its re-establishment in
1934.
As well as being the Cathedral, the church serves the local Parish, covering the
southern part of the City of Norwich and surrounding area.
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The Chantry, Chantry Road, Norwich NR2 1QZ
Tel: 01603 610443
Open: (Church Office) Monday to Friday, 9.30am until 1pm and 2pm until 5pm
St Peter Mancroft is a beautiful parish church situated in the centre of Norwich adjacent to the open market place. (More Information)
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Of the small
hamlet once described as Houghton Town, only the church and Houghton Farm remain
intact. The last two surviving cottages were demolished in 1994, the remainder
of the village is visible only as bumps in the field just to the north of the
church.
Built over the remains of a Roman building, the church has
stood here for at least 1,000 years. Evidence of a Roman settlement is suggested
by the use of Roman bricks in the structure, nearby remains of a villa and its
close proximity to Peddars Way. On the walls of the nave are many ancient
paintings with an image of the Holy Trinity on the east gable.
Providing you book first, Bob Davy is happy to guide you
around the church and share his extensive knowledge of its history. Last year
over 4,000 people visited the site. A full guided tour takes up to 2 hours. To
visit this lovingly restored part of our heritage, set in a quiet, idyllic
location on Peddars Way, call Bob on 01760 440470.
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Situated:
12 miles
NW of Norwich on the A1067 signposted at Foxley Village
Open: All year round 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Foxley Wood is Norfolk's
largest ancient woodland and is believed to be over 6,000 years old.
Its tallest oaks have a cathedral-like majesty and create an
atmosphere of history and tradition that is felt all year round, but
the flowers, birds and butterflies make spring and summer the most
colourful times to visit. The sights and sounds of Foxley Wood make it
the ideal place to unwind.
A walk in spring will reward you with yellow
primroses, wood anenomes, violets, pink water avens and the striking
early purple orchid. Butterflies abound on sunny days in spring when
you may see colourful brimstones and swift-moving orange tips. Robins,
thrushes and blue tits create a busy scene in spring with their
territorial disputes and nest building. Hear the laughing call of the
green woodpecker or detect the greater spotted woodpecker drumming on
a dead tree.
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Situated: Half-way between
Brandon & Thetford on the B1107
Tel. 01842 810271
Open: Visitor Centre is open everyday except Christmas
Forest Drive
all year 9am - 7pm (or dusk if earlier)
Two kilometre all-ability giant adventure sculpture trail.
Thetford
Forest is Britain's largest lowland pine forest.
High Lodge
Forest Centre, is in the heart of the forest
with walks, cycle hire, adventure playground and ropes course,
two kilometre all-ability giant adventure sculpture
trail, one of the largest mazes in
Europe, a forest shop and newly
extended restaurant.
Car parks and picnic areas.
More information?
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South
Walsham, NR1 6EA (9 miles east of Norwich)
Tel: 01603 270449
Open:
All year 10 until 5pm.
Closed: Dec 25, 26th and Jan
1st.
Programme of guided walks, musical and drama events. Over three miles of wonderful woodland walks with magnificent views across South Walsham Inner Broad
SpringDaffodils, Skunk
cabbage, |
SummerHydrangeas,
philadelphus, fox-gloves |
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AutumnPink flowered cyclamen is followed by magnificent autumn colours and fungi in late October and early November. Migrant and passage birds can be seen on the Inner Broad. |
WinterSunny frosty mornings, displays of snowdrops, butterbur,
pieris and colourful berries |
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Situated:
2 miles east of Dereham off
the A47 at Elsing
Open: Sundays, June to end of September, 2pm till 6pm.
Admission: Adults £3.00, children free.
Ten acre garden with many old-fashioned roses, wild flower lawn, walled kitchen garden, arboretum and formal garden. Water plants near moat and stew pond.
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Situated: Near Diss,
Norfolk
Tel: 01379 686900
Open: Mar to Sept from 10.30 until 5.30pm
Oct from 10.30 until 4.30pm
Website: www.bressingham.co.uk
for information on Santa Special train rides up until Dec 23rd
and other information
Steam
Enjoy the sound and smells of steam trains.
Dell
Garden
The Dell Garden, created by Alan Bloom, features
some 5000 varieties of hardy perennials, with island
beds cutting swathes of colour through 5 acres of
undulating lawns and specimen trees.
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom is Alan Bloom's famous 6 acre garden,
designed with the emphasis on year round colour. A short
walk from the Dell garden, it is operated independently,
and separate additional charges apply.
Bressingham
Plant Centre
Packed with brilliant ideas, the world famous Plant Centre offers
thousands of plant varieties - and a superb new
undercover area
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Directions: From the A1042 follow the signs for Salhouse / New
Rackheath for three-quarters of a mile, Harrison's drive is the
second turning on the right after Wilco Motor Spares. Please park on
main road.
Open: Sunday 1st September - 1pm until 5pm
Sub-tropical plants including bananas, cannas, palms, tree ferns, bamboos, cordylines and ginger lilies are densely planted to give seclusion and a jungle feeling to a garden measuring just 35ft x 24ft . Pool with exotic planting, jungle hut.
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Norwich, Norfolk NR12 8RJ / Tel: 01603 782798
Directions: Follow brown and white tourist signs off the A1151 just
north of Wroxham.
Open: Easter Sunday to Mid-September - Wed, Fri, Sun and Bank
Holiday Mondays
also
Thursdays in May - 11am until 5.30pm
A Garden for all Seasons. Winding paths lead you
quickly from the bustle of daily life to a place of tranquillity.
Daffodils dazzle in Spring, followed by the glorious scent of Azalea
and Rhododendron in May. Their bright coloured blooms beckon you to
the gardens around.
The walled garden known as the 'spider garden'
holds formal herbaceous borders that burst with colour during the
summer months. Leave for the woodland by way of Clematis walk.
Edging the water garden and lake are plants such
as the giant Gunnera manicata, Royal Fern and many varieties of
Hosta.
Sit awhile by the lakeside and put your cares
aside. From here you have the best view of the early 18th Century
house. (not open to the public).
The ancient oaks in the woodland walks are
complemented by several varieties of silver birch to contrast with
the Rhododendrons.
In spring the Candelabra Primulas brighten your
path, while in summer you are welcomed by the brilliant blues,
purples and pinks of the Hydrangeas flanking the drive.
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Place: 4, Earlham Road, Norwich NR2 3DB
Open: Summer - daily 9am until 6pm
Winter - daily 10am
until 4pm
Known by some as the secret garden, this listed three acre Victorian garden and architectural treasure is only two kilometres from the City centre. The garden was created by Henry Trevor a self-made cabinetmakerwho was born in Wisbech. He subsequently moved to the address on Earlham Road for the last forty years of his life. (1819 - 1897)
* Huge Gothic fountain * flowerbeds and lawns * Italianate
terrace * Medieval terrace wall
* woodland walkway and rustic bridge.
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The Estate Office, Raveningham, Norwich NR14 6NS
Directions: 10 miles SE of Norwich signposted off A146 at Hales then
B1136
Open: Late March until late September on Sunday, Wednesday and Bank
Holiday Mondays from 2pm until 5.30pm
Garden Infoline: 01508 548222
Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Superb 18th Century walled kitchen garden. Recently restored Victorian conservatory Edwardian Rose Garden Huge herbaceous borders Unusual plant species Colourful herb garden |
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Orchard and Arboretum Contemporary garden sculptures 14th Century St Andrews Church Lakeside walks Plant centre and nursery Home made teas served on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays |
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