Stunning landscapes, jaw-dropping views, and miles of waterways and coastline make Norwich a vintage English beauty. One of India’s best-selling authors, Preeti Shenoy, counts it amongst her favourite spots on the planet.
If you’re going to London this year, here’s a thrilling secret. Take a bus to Norwich, and go experience the Norfolk broads. “Miles and miles of gentle waterways glistening in the sunlight with peaceful Norfolk countryside as far as the eye can see,” is how the locals would describe it. What they do not tell you, is how truly uplifting for the soul it is.
The Norfolk Broads are UK’s largest nationally protected wetland. They are 125 miles of gentle, navigable and picturesque waterways with plenty of place to moor, jump off the boat and explore charming little villages or market towns. Or, you could just while away an afternoon at a pub, with a bottle of wine, some soulful music and good company.
You can either take a group tour or hire your own boat. Better still, book a Picnic Boat that comes equipped with a stove where you can make yourself a warm drink.
Love it enough to linger on? Take an excursion boat with bedrooms, and go off for 3-4 days. We hired a picnic boat, which put us in total charge. We took turns driving it. It was truly a marvellous experience to “park” the boat to go explore the land and then come back and sail away.
Tip: It’s best to let the fittest members in your group moor the boat.
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Norwich is a wonderful fusion of the modern and historic. Its centre is easy to walk around and has a river at its heart. Besides being the most complete medieval city in the UK with stunning Norman Cathedral and Castle, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent as well as High Street shopping, quaint covered market, lively restaurants, bars and nightlife and a heritage that is a delight to explore. It was also England’s first UNESCO City of Literature – this is a city of stories!
Information courtesy Visit Norwich
