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About Norwich
Norwich is a vibrant and stimulating city for young people. It is considered one of the safest cities to visit and features in the top 5 shopping destinations in the UK. In 2010 Norwich was one of four shortlisted cities bidding to be the first UK City of Culture. It is a perfect environment for students who wish to study English and experience the English way of life.
Norwich offers an exciting mix of wonderfully preserved historic buildings and state-of-the-art new developments. It hosts a popular modern university and enjoys a thriving cultural and entertainment scene. Bustling, stimulating and lively but above all friendly, there is always something of interest for the students to see and do.
Around and about
Norwich is situated at the heart of an interesting area rich in natural beauty and steeped in history. The river Wensum connects the city to the Norfolk Broads National Park, a fascinating and varied area with over 200 miles of waterways, restored windmills, medieval churches and picturesque market towns and villages.The county of Norfolk has retained much of its unspoilt character; it has an interesting and diverse coastline and there are many beautiful gardens and magnificent houses to visit. Norfolk is famous for its dialect; it is the birth place of Nelson and the home of Delia Smith and Colmans Mustard. It also boasts the Premier League football team Norwich City.
Where is it?
Known as the capital city of East Anglia, Norwich is situated about 110 miles north-east of London and 55 miles north-east of Cambridge and about 25 miles from the Norfolk coast.
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