Bowthorpe Travel Guide
Norwich
Popular places to visit
University of East Anglia
Explore the campus of University of East Anglia during your stay in Norwich. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
BeWILDerwood
Bring your family to BeWILDerwood and enjoy this exciting theme park in Hoveton. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Norwich Cathedral
Visit this spectacular historic building to attend a service, event or exhibition, or simply to marvel at its splendid Romanesque architecture.
Norwich Castle
Norwich’s most prominent historic site is now home to a splendid museum and art gallery, with exhibits spanning many centuries.
Banham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Banham Zoo home during your trip to Banham? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Mundesley Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mundesley Beach during your trip to Norwich? Attend a football match or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
Things to do
Top hotels in Bowthorpe
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
"Good breakfast, great service, comfortable beds"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf
"Great swim."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Maids Head Hotel
"The breakfast buffet was great! Staff were very helpful whenever I asked for anything. The hotel was in a great location, easy to walk to the City Centre, and historic areas of Norwich. Also enjoyed a drink in the Maids Head Bar, which was a cute little place. We enjoyed our stay - thank you!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
George Hotel, BW Signature Collection
"A large lovely room, albeit up quite a few stairs. Very welcoming staff. The only minor lack was a box of tissues"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Wayford Bridge Inn
"We had a garden room and found it was very spacious and clean, large bathroom not often rooms exceed expectation but it was very good. Staff were very friendly but we felt staff in the restaurant area needed direction (if they had just started this would explain it) guests were kept waiting to long ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG
"A comfortable and very clean room. However, the room looked out on to the roof of Norwich FC and the noise of fans blasting away 24/7 was horrible. Found to difficult to sleep with the continual whirring sound. Staff were quite helpful but a bit slow, lacked training. (Except for the cleaning brigade ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bowthorpe
Earlham
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Earlham. You might want to make time for a stop at UEA Sportspark or Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts.
Eaton
Eaton might not have many top sights, but The Plantation Garden and Norwich Theatre Royal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Golden Triangle
While visiting Golden Triangle, you might make a stop by sights like The Plantation Garden and St John the Baptist Cathedral.
Norwich City Center
Travellers come to Norwich City Center for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Tombland and Elm Hill while you're in town.
Lakenham
While there might not be top attractions in Lakenham, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carrow Road Stadium and Dragon Hall.
Old Catton
Though Old Catton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Catton Park and Mousehold Heath.
