North East Travel News

Issue 106

Norwich is a large city, reached by train from the north-east via Peterborough. At 215,000 in the built-up area, it is the biggest settlement in East Anglia. I was spoiled with options of things to do. I started with the hourly open top bus tour with a recorded commentary. An adult ticket was £10 which seemed a bit steep until I realised it included the regular bus services within the inner zone. The open top commenced its last rotation around nine stops at 1630 but I could, if I wished, continue riding the conventional bus services until gone midnight which are 100% electric. There was a convenient stop to board the open top service (now ceased for winter) opposite my hotel. First stop was Tombland, which enabled me to explore the alleys and lanes of Elm Hill, and the warren of wholly pedestrianised streets running up to the City Hall.…