Within walking distance of the main railway station it already features several new attractions like a 14 screen multiplex cinema, a 26 lane tenpin bowling centre. 

Norwich City Football Club – ‘The Canaries’ – have their home at Carrow Road, close to Riverside Heights. The modern, redeveloped stadium incorporates several conference rooms and function suites – and don’t miss the City Brasserie, featuring menus devised by Delia Smith, a director of the Club and a huge fan! 

At one time, so they say, Norwich had a pub for every day of the year and a church for every Sunday. It still has plenty of both, with the skyline pierced by church spires and dominated by the magnificent cathedral. It has an ancient castle, narrow cobbled streets and peaceful riverside walks – as well as excellent shops, sporting and leisure facilities and good schools for all ages. 

There are many excellent restaurants around the city, especially around the cathedral, where you can sample cuisine from around the world – often outdoors when the weather is fine. And you are spoilt for choice when it comes to really good pubs and bars. 

Norwich is great for shopping. The modern Castle Mall offers indoor browsing, there are fine department stores such as Jarrolds and a huge Marks & Spencer, the elegant splendour of the 1899 Royal Arcade recalls the past, and a large, colourful outdoor market offers every kind of shopping experience. Near Riverside Heights there is a Morrison’s supermarket and the adjoining Riverside Retail Park is also growing all the time, with dozens of big-name stores including Next, Argos, Boots, Costa Coffee and Clarks Shoes.