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 lively bars 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.
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.
Norwich Castle
Norwich’s most prominent historic site is now home to a splendid museum and art gallery, with exhibits spanning many centuries.
Snetterton Race Circuit
Catch an event at Snetterton Race Circuit during your trip to Snetterton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Bowthorpe
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
The spa was inviting and the staff very good. Made to feel comfortable and the treatment was great. The pool area was okay and while we did enjoy it we just feel it lacked an intimate atmosphere as was a gym club. Definitely could have done with either drinks service for guests or a bar. However ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Maids Head Hotel
Very good, pleasant quiet vibe, good location
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Lovely spacious standard room. Very quiet overnight, I did not hear noise from other rooms. Very friendly reception staff. Pool facilities looked lovely, although I didn’t have time to use them.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa
Room very clean and comfortable, polite staff, good gym
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
George Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Had everything we needed
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Norwich North by IHG
Great staff, and interior is spotless. 100m, 3 minute walk over to Heliport helicopter departure for Offshore Wind assignments in the region. Bus accessible, but not very pedestrian friendly area (almost no amenities in walking distance save one mini grocery store with limited options). I cannot ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
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.
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.
Thorpe Hamlet
While visiting Thorpe Hamlet, you might make a stop by sights like Norfolk Broads and Lion Wood.
