Norwich is full of lots to do, but you are also just a train ride from Cambridge and many small costal towns such as Holt, Cromer & Sheringham.
The top tourist recommendations are below, then skip to the bottom for food/drink/things to do!
First consecrated in 1101, in the Norman gothic style. Beautiful cathedral and grounds, right by the Maid's head hotel
Built from 1067, construction ordered by William the Conqueror. Contains Norwich Museum, and super fun for kids!
Most medieval street in the city, featured in tv and movies (e.g. Stardust). Make sure to check out Mr P. Milne's Antiques & Curios run by a friend of ours!
Things to do!
Slice & Dice - board game cafe/bar with vegan menu
Looses Emporium - giant antiques store. Great book section upstairs.
Walk along the River Wensum to cow tower.
Mousehold Heath - walk in the woods with a gorgeous view point of Norwich.
Afternoon tea at the Assembly House
Kids Dinosaur park just outside the city
Visit a seaside town by train or bus - the photos on the website were taken in Cromer with has a pier, arcades and ice cream!
Things to drink!
The Playhouse - great outside area with cheap drinks (including a variety of teas!)
The Bicycle Shop - for a coffee or an evening drink
The Plough - for some good beers
Sir Garnet Wolsley - small pub just off Norwich Market
Adam & Eve - the oldest pub in Norwich
Cinema City - a converted guildhall. Good for an evening drink & a movie or a day time coffee.
Things to eat!Â
No33 - fancy full english
Grosvenor Fish Bar - best chippie!
The Bicycle Shop - for brunch or a lovely dinner
Dhaba15 - indian food
Bread Source - coffee and pasteries
Slice & Dice - board game cafe/bar with vegan menu
XO Kitchen - asian fusion
See here for a reddit thread on the best Sunday Roast in Norwich (booking might be required!)