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 lively bars 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.
Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts
Housed in a striking building, this highly regarded arts space hosts exhibitions of contemporary art alongside 20th-century and earlier works.
Things to do
Norwich Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Stranger in Norwich Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game
The Little Town of Champions: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cromer
Norwich’s Medieval Heart: A Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bowthorpe
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, food reasonable price and good quality
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Maids Head Hotel
The rooms were nice and clean and the staff helpful and friendly . I would stay again .
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Friendly staff, beautiful hotel, good food and lovely room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG
Nice friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Norwich by IHG
Decent breakfast sausage & bacon and a wide selection of fruit and cereals. Clean and tidy room.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 Badminton at Blyth Jex.
Thorpe Hamlet
While visiting Thorpe Hamlet, you might make a stop by sights like Norfolk Broads and Lion Wood.
