We rolled up late afternoon on a long day out in Norwich and the friendly staff kindly suggested we…read morespend 5 mins in the cafe or gift shop so we could purchase their Twilight tickets at GBP2.50 which is a steal. We did have to pick what we were interested in and walk through some displays we weren't necessarily into, but we had plenty of time to enjoy everything on offer. And boy, do they have offerings! Firstly I was impressed by the architecture as you approach the antiquated castle, then by the glass addition on entry which blend both old and new together. We started by walking up to the ramparts to view the city and you continue to see the seamless way they integrated the buildings on the staircases. Then we started at the beginning of the museum and enjoyed the banquet hall where there are hands on displays including fake food and clothing for children....or your inner child ;) Great photo op! There are continued interactive displays throughout the museum to enjoy so keep a lookout. As well as museum displays there are art galleries and although I'm not usually a fan of modern art I was intrigued by some of the artwork using mixed media. The museum really does have something for everyone's interests, military, archaeology, social history, teapot collections, taxidermy in landscapes, every era represented. I hadn't expected to see so many excellent exhibits in a museum this size. Norwich knows how to build a museum! If I ever return I will start my day at the museum and spend more time there.

A small regional museum. The castle can clearly be seen from quite a lot of the city. Very nice…read morefriendly people, no signs from the city to say how to find the entrance.

Always superb. I have been using Norwich Frame Workshop for years and always love the experience…read more Not only do they provide a superb service, even when I think I know what I want they can always manage to add something I hadn't thought of like a contrasting mount, or a slightly different frame that looks better than the one I'd thought of first. Real masters of their trade. The exhibition inside is always interesting, too.

Art lovers of Norwich probably already know all about the Grapevine Gallery. head down Unthank Road…read morefrom the city and you'll find it on the right hand side. Big windows. Pictures and sculpures behind the glass, as you might expect The Grapevine is a lovely gallery to visit, they have regular exhibitions from both local artists and artists from all over the world. Brilliant selection of prints and fine art books too. At the back of the gallery they also have a ceramics studio, which is a great place to take kids to for some mug and plate decorating. They also have a sister gallery up in Burnham market. That's lovely too.