Stay Norwich Apartments The Old Workshop

The Neighborhood

This property is located within a minute's walk of pubs with paddle boat hire, most shops bars, cafes and restaurants.  You can also comfortably walk to Norwich train station, Norwich market and all the large indoor shopping malls located in the town centre. You are only a forty-five-minute drive from the magnificent cost line when heading to the beach. Without a doubt, Elm Hill is the most famous street in Norwich. It is also the most complete medieval street in the city. A major fire destroyed almost everything in 1507, but the properties were rebuilt, and now we can enjoy a beautiful cobbled street with merchant's houses, thatching, individual homes, speciality shops, and small cafes. Elm Hill is a photographer's dream; whatever the season it retains its character and beauty. In summer, wander around browsing shops such as The Bear Shop, a quaint little place specializing in bears and collectables. In autumn, wonder at the rich colours of the falling leaves. In winter, it is so Christmassy and charming, and in Spring, a new life starts to form, making Elm Hill bright and vibrant. Explore craft shops, antiques, and galleries, and visit tea shops, coffee houses, and delis. The history behind this street is intriguing. Take your own tour of the area using an Elm Hill Norwich Trail map (buy them from the Norwich TIC or selected shops in the Cathedral Quarter). One of the most well-known buildings is The Britons Arms, the only survivor of the 1507 fire. The building is early Tudor, formally an inn and very much in demand as a film location. A trip to Elm Hill is only complete with a visit to this cobbled street.