Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Moat House
115-123 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QE, Tel: 01603 663922, (7 miles, 11kms)
Dragon Hall is a magnificently restored Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall. It opens as a museum and is a venue for educational, cultural and community events.
Historic House
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Museum
Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2PA, Tel: 01603 724381, (7 miles, 11kms)
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist is the second largest Catholic Cathedral in the UK and one of Norwich’s iconic buildings.
Cathedral
62 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4EH, Tel: 01603 218300, (7 miles, 11kms)
The most complete Norman Cathedral in England, discover stunning architecture, history and heritage. Free entry and free tours available.
Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4HS, Tel: 01603 715191, (7 miles, 11kms)
Set in the wild and beautiful Yare Valley, near Norwich, Strumpshaw Fen is a great place to see the wildlife and landscapes of the Norfolk Broads. Nature trails lead you through reedbeds, pools, wildflower meadows and woodlands.
Nature Reserve
Birdwatching
Farmers Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3JU, Tel: 01603 493625, (7 miles, 11kms)
One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art.
University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, Tel: 01603 593199, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)
The Sainsbury Centre is an inspirational public art museum where you can see outstanding world art for free.
St James, Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1TN, Tel: 01603 629921, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
Medieval church converted to a puppet theatre in 1980, theatre spaces open for viewing except on performance days.
Theatre
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1AW, Tel: 01603 774747, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
Library dedicated to the 6,900 American airmen of the 2nd Air Division killed in action during WW2 flying from airfields in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Museum - Transport
Strumpshaw Old Hall, Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norfolk, NR13 4HR, Tel: 01603 714535, (7 miles, 11kms)
Many steam engines, beam engines, mechanical organs, narrow gauge railway and a working toy train for children. There is also a cafe, gift shop, picnic area and free parking.
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF, Tel: 01603 213999, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
Information Centre
William White Place, Gas Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4LH, Tel: 01603 213434, (7 miles, 11kms)
"One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c. 1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich’s city defences."
Historic Site
Wood Lane, Starston, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9PP, Tel: 01379 854295, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)
A place of peace and tranquillity set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. All who enter remark on the wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. This is a centre with a difference! The centre offers a large range of treatments.
Religious Site
Off Hardley Road, Chedgrave, Norfolk, NR14 6, (6 miles, 9kms)
Thatched tower, Norman doorways and a stained glass window from Rouen Cathedral.
Church
Station 146, Seething Airfield, Entrance via Toad Lane, Mundham, Norfolk, NR15 1EL, Tel: 01508 480635, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)
Restored WW2 Control Tower, Seething Airfield, Norfolk, home to the 448th Bombardment Group, USAAF 1943-1945, their story told in words, pictures and artefacts.
Haymarket, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1QZ, Tel: 01603 610443, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
A church with a Norman foundation (1075). The present church consecrated in 1455, a font (1463), Flemish tapestry (1573), an east window with medieval glass, Thomas Browne memorial.
Chedgrave, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6EZ, (7 miles, 11kms)
Hardley Flood is set on the long distance Wherryman's Way.
High Street, Wicklewood, Norfolk, NR18 9AJ, Tel: 01362 869293, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)
Built in 1845 and restored in 1980 by the Norfolk Windmills Trust, the brick tower has five storeys and a boat shaped cap.
Windmill
42 - 58 St George's Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AB, Tel: 01603 598598, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
An intimate and friendly 300 seat theatre presenting the very best comedy, drama, music, dance and children's shows.
