A green city with a strong sense of identity, a tightly-knit community, and a bubbling creative scene, Norwich was voted one of the best places to live in the UK three years in a row by the Sunday Times newspaper.
With plenty of variety in Situ’s pick of the best serviced apartments in Norwich, you’ll be hard-pushed to make a decision for your next business trip. Or if it’s a special weekend away, why not browse our selection of Norwich luxury apartments to see if anything appeals for your short break?
All our short-term and serviced apartments in Norwich are handy for the city’s entertainment spots. Each one comes with contemporary facilities, including a smart TV and super-fast broadband. One of the advantages of choosing serviced accommodation here over a hotel room is the flexibility that self-catering apartments in Norwich give you. The generous living areas and the modern and fully-equipped kitchens in each of our properties make this a breeze and will give you a real home-away-from-home.
Cleaning is provided weekly and there is often provision for on-site parking. Norwich is a popular holiday location, so if you are planning to visit from spring to autumn then we would always recommend booking well in advance to avoid missing out. Of course, you could also try an aparthotel in Norwich and make the most of all the amenities on offer.
In the east coast county of Norfolk, Norwich is a city that is small yet filled with history, offering a flavour of urban life, countryside peace, and seaside adventure.
The A11 connects Norwich to London and is a one-and-a-half-hour drive, while Cambridge is two hours away. The A47 skims past Norwich, stretching from Kings Lynn to Great Yarmouth. Ipswich is one hour and twenty minutes away via the A40 and Cromer is a drive of just over forty-five minutes. London is a two-and-a-half-hour drive via the A11, or an hour and three-quarters on the Greater Anglia train.
The total population of Norwich is approximately 142,000 people, with just under 85% of those in the 16-64 age bracket being economically active — slightly higher than the national average.
In terms of the leading industries in Norwich, wholesale and retail rank first, as in most areas of the country. The next biggest industry is education, then administrative and support services and alongside human health and social work. The city is home to large companies including Aviva, Marsh, Virgin Money, Royal Bank of Scotland, Greene King, Norse Group, and Central Trust Capital.
Nestled in the relatively flat Norfolk countryside, life in Norwich will appeal to those who enjoy walking, running, or cycling in the beautiful landscape of green meadows and quaint woodlands. This area is the driest in the UK, making it ideal for outdoor pursuits. Norwich puts a big emphasis on being environmentally friendly, with its carbon emissions have fallen a substantial amount in recent years.
Exploring Norfolk couldn't be more enticing: the city is only a short drive from the coast, and there are beaches where you can enjoy a picnic and a swim under an hour’s drive away. Why not make your own bespoke trip while staying in our serviced apartments in Norwich and add to your business travel?
For history lovers, the medieval Norwich Cathedral must be visited, as well as Norwich's second cathedral, located on the western edge of central Norwich. The medieval castle and its art gallery and museum also make an interesting morning or afternoon trip, all of which are in or near the city centre. Even simply strolling down Norwich Lanes and Elm Hill is a pleasure, thanks to its lovely medieval cobbled streets.
Norwich is home to the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts. This results in a large crowd of young folk feeding into the city’s bustle and its fresh arts scene. With independent art galleries, three different theatres, a puppet theatre, annual festivals, Cinema City, and the Norwich Arts Centre, there is plenty of culture to get engrossed in.
Did you know that Norwich was England's first UNESCO City of Literature in 2012? With its rich literary heritage and festivals throughout the year, Norwich is a must-visit for book lovers.
Of course, Norwich is also home to Norwich City Football Club and the Carrow Road stadium, home ground to Norwich City FC since it was built in 1935, replacing the old stadium.
Finally, those who enjoy partaking in occasional retail therapy will enjoy browsing Chantry Place and Castle Mall shopping centres, where there are more than ninety different big-name-brand shops and cafes. For a more unique experience, take a wander down Norwich Lanes, the Cathedral Quarter, and Magdalen Street where you’ll find a variety of independent boutiques and vintage stores.
Whatever you do during your stay, choosing one of Situ's serviced apartments in Norwich means that you'll have the living space, the amenities, and the flexibility to really make the most out of your trip.
Norwich has its own airport situated just 2.5 miles north of the city, with direct flights to national and international destinations such as Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Corfu, Menorca, Tuscany, and Dalaman, as well as connecting flights to other global destinations. The airport is either a 15-minute drive or a 20-minute bus ride on Line 501 from the centre of Norwich.
The nearest London airport is Stansted, which is a 1 hr 45 mins drive on the A11 and a direct 1 hr 50 mins by train. Southend airport is a journey of 2 hrs 15 mins by car, or a 2hr 30 mins train ride. Heathrow is a 2 hr 30 mins drive or just under 3 hrs on public transport.
Norwich Railway Station is on the Northern Terminus of the Great Eastern Mainline, with a direct train running to London Liverpool Street in 1hr 50 mins.
Cambridge is 1 hr 17 mins away, Nottingham 2 hrs 36 mins, Manchester 4 hrs 41 mins, and Liverpool 4 hrs 57 mins.
First Bus services that run in and around Norwich, and service local towns and cities, including Fakenham (1 hr 6 mins) and Horsford (22 mins); while Cambridge is 1 hr 55 mins by bus and Hunstanton 2 hrs 10 mins.
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