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Getting around

Norwich 12 leaflet

The Norwich 12 leaflet can be picked up from hundreds of venues across the East of England and in Norwich, including Tourist Information Centres, large train and bus stations and many hotels and B&Bs.

It contains brief historical information about each building, details of opening times and access as well as a handy map.

The leaflet can also be downloaded and printed from here:

Click here to download the Norwich 12 leaflet.

Click here to download a large print version of the leaflet.

By car

For the Norwich Parking Planner - a map showing the major city centre car parks - please click here.

Norwich Park & Ride operates six sites serving all major routes into the city every 10-15 minutes.

For the latest availability at the major city centre car parks and Park & Ride sites click here.

By foot

Norwich is easily accessible by foot, with extensive pedestrian areas and good signage around the city. Click here to view a map of the city or click here to download a version.

There are a variety of routes and subjects that Norwich's Blue Badge Guides cover on their guided walking tours of the city. For details of the latest tours please call the Norwich Tourist Information Centre (TIC) on 01603 727927, email , visit the TIC at The Forum seven days a week or go to http://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/.

Norwich 12 is also working with the TIC on a programme of guided tours for the public and groups for 2009 that will take in the Norwich 12 buildings. More details will be available here once confirmed. In the meantime please contact the TIC on the details above.

An electronic guide that can be viewed and listened to on your mobile phone or MP3 player is also available with a series of guided tours covering stories, information, history and legends. To access visit www.pocketnorwich.co.uk.

By cycle

For a cycle map of Norwich click here.

For more information on cycling and other cycling routes in the region visit Sustrans.

By bus

A good local bus network covers Norwich and Norfolk. Check with Traveline, which provides impartial journey planning information about all public transport services and up to date timetables - 0870 60 82 608, www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk.

Tours and sightseeing

CitySightseeing operates sightseeing tours from an open top bus that runs a hop on, hop off service that stops near to the main attractions and the railway and bus stations.

Discover Norwich runs a hop-on hop-off road train around Norwich which takes you around the historic streets and sights of the city.

Sightseeing Tours of Olde Norwich runs tours on a charabanc that takes in the city's great historic buildings and streets.

For more extensive information on getting around, where to stay, shop and eat please go to www.visitnorwich.co.uk, the official tourism website for Norwich, Broadland and South Norfolk.