Use this guide to explore Norwich's history but enjoy too its many modern attactions, excellent shopping, theatres, galleries, riverside walks, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Much of the city-centre is traffic-free so visitors may easily enjoy the interweaving of historic beauty and 21st-century pleasures. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, including other titles in our popular City Guides series.
A 'tongue-in-cheek' illustrated guide to Norwich featuring fun facts, fiction and random scribbles. Covering all the areas of Norwich you would expect of an informative tour guide, but with all the information they wouldn't include! Written and illustrated by James McNulty.
The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk focuses on one of the UK's most popular regions. In full colour throughout, with dozens of gorgeous photos, it will inspire you to explore this diverse and beautiful area. Lively, entertaining accounts in Rough Guides' signature honest, forthright style cover attractions from the unique wildlife of the Norfolk Broads to stunning coastal resorts and stately homes, art galleries and churches - Norfolk has the densest concentration of medieval churches in the world. Detailed reviews show you the area's gastronomic highlights and we list the best farmers' markets, farm shops and real-ale breweries. The guide also has suggestions on the best things to do with the kids, from getting out on the river to visiting theme parks and family attractions. As well as all the vital practical information you'll need, The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk is packed with contextual information on the region's fascinating history, architecture and strong artistic and literary connections. The guide is easy to use, too, with plenty of full-colour maps showing sights and listings.
The extraordinary story of the small Vermont town that has likely produced more Olympians per capita than any other place in the country, Norwich gives “parents of young athletes a great gift—a glimpse at another way to raise accomplished and joyous competitors” (The Washington Post). In Norwich, Vermont—a charming town of organic farms and clapboard colonial buildings—a culture has taken root that’s the opposite of the hypercompetitive schoolyard of today’s tiger moms and eagle dads. In Norwich, kids aren’t cut from teams. They don’t specialize in a single sport, and they even root for their rivals. What’s more, their hands-off parents encourage them to simply enjoy themselves. Yet this village of roughly three thousand residents has won three Olympic medals and sent an athlete to almost every Winter Olympics for the past thirty years. Now, New York Times reporter and “gifted storyteller” (The Wall Street Journal) Karen Crouse spills Norwich’s secret to raising not just better athletes than the rest of America but happier, healthier kids. And while these “counterintuitive” (Amy Chua, bestselling author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother) lessons were honed in the New England snow, parents across the country will find that “Crouse’s message applies beyond a particular town or state” (The Wall Street Journal). If you’re looking for answers about how to raise joyful, resilient kids, let Norwich take you to a place that has figured it out.
This compact, pocket-sized Norfolk & Suffolk travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on weekend trips or shorter breaks in the UK. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries that allow you to organise your visit to Norfolk & Suffolk without losing time planning. The Norfolk & Suffolk guide book covers: Norwich, The Brecks, King's Lynn to Holkham, Wells to Cromer, Norfolk Broads, Great Yarmouth, Southwold and around, Aldeburgh and around, Bury St Edmunds and around, Cambridge, around Cambridge, Colchester and Constable Country. Inside this Norfolk & Suffolk travel book you will find: 12 ready-made walks and tours – easy-to-follow walking and driving tour itineraries featuring the best places to visit, as well as what to do and where to eat along the way Walks and tour highlights – short lists highlight the best of each walk or tour Things not to miss in Norfolk & Suffolk – boating, birdwatching, East Ruston Vicarage Garden, Orford Ness, St Helen's, Framlingham, seal-spotting, Winterton Beach, Bury St Edmunds, Thetford Forest Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Rainy day recommendations – plenty of options, whatever the British weather throws at you Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots Historical and cultural insights – learn more about Norfolk & Suffolk’s rich history with fascinating cultural insights. Trip tips – outdoor activities and themed holidays Practical information – how to get there and how to get around, facts for visitors Handy mapping – practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text Fully updated post-COVID-19
The Rough Guide to Britain is the ultimate insiders' handbook to England, Wales and Scotland. The full-colour introduction brings the countries' highlights to life, from the Eden Project in Cornwall to Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The authors provide lively accounts of every sight from the latest attractions such as the Cardiff Bay area and Gateshead's Baltic Centre to established landmarks from the Tower of London to Edinburgh Castle. For every town and region there are lively reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit all pockets and with accompanying maps pinpointing each location. There's also practical tips on exploring the great British countryside from the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline to the picturesque valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.
Discover Rough Guides' home patch with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to tuck into a balti in Birmingham, get your thrills at Blackpool Pleasure Beach or tackle Scotland's majestic North Coast 500, The Rough Guide to Great Britain will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the medieval lanes of York or Bath's Georgian streets without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. -Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Britain's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: London and the southeast; the Cotswolds; Bath, Bristol and the southwest; East Anglia; the Midlands and the Peak District; Leeds, Manchester and the northwest; Yorkshire; Newcastle and the northeast; Cardiff and South Wales; Snowdonia; Edinburgh and the Lothians; Glasgow and the Clyde; the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Attractions include: Hampton Court Palace; Oxford's colleges; the Eden Project; Manchester's Northern Quarter; Hadrian's Wall; the Lake District; Portmeirion; Welsh castles; Edinburgh Festival and the West Highland Railway. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals and events, sports and outdoor activities. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history and film, plus recommended books. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Great Britain.
