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.
Banham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Banham Zoo home during your trip to Banham? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Bowthorpe
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
Didn't have a spa so couldn't say. But the staff were really good especially Kirstie at breakfast. She sorted my gluten-free breakfast out for me which was very tasty. Bed's were really comfortable so had a lovely sleep for journey next day. Nice hot shower. Couldn't fault the Hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Maids Head Hotel
Very nice & comfortable, staff were great
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf
It is exactly the sort of place you think it's going to be a hairs breadth the right side of ok. Nothing more, nothing less.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Norwich by IHG
A very pleasant stay. The staff so friendly and hospitable. The food (breakfast & main meals) really good. Would stay again if back in the area
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
George Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Good breakfast but evening meals are expensive
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG
The room was slightly stuffy and couldn’t change the air con settings very easily. Other than that everything was spotless, the staff were helpful the lady who booked us in was great and ordered me a taxi for a specified time. A very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 8 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.
