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Fun fact: Hannah took this picture standing on the roof of the Peter Mancroft churchDirections:
The Ceremony
The ceremony will be taking place at 1pm in the Octagon Chapel, on the Colegate in Norwich.
Directions:
The Reception
We will all be proceeding to the reception together. It is approximately a 4 minute walk on level paving to the reception location. The location is provided for your information, but please do not leave the ceremony before the bride and groom.
If you can’t immediately see it on the map, just zoom in a little. Please note that the entrance to the venue is a white gate on Wensum Street.
Address: Curious Directive, St Simon and St Jude Church, 49 Elm Hill, Norwich NR3 1HG
Where to Stay
Listed below are some hotels and B&Bs conveniently located for the wedding - there are also lots of Air BnBs etc, in Norwich.
Premier Inn Norwich City Centre (Duke Street)
Duke St, Norwich NR3 3AP
This hotel is closest to the venues.
The Maids Head Hotel
20 Tombland, Norwich NR3 1LB
Conveniently located historic hotel, a bit pricier.
Georgian Townhouse (Hotel)
30-34 Unthank Rd, Norwich NR2 2RB
Comfortable, a little further from the venues, on bus routes.
Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside
8-12 St Vedast St, Norwich NR1 1BT
Clean, basic, central, close to the train station.
Where to park
St Andrew’s Carpark (Duke Street)
Duke St, Norwich NR3 3AP
Multi-storey
This carpark is closest to the venues. The cost for over 5hrs is £10.80, plus the £3.30 evening charge if you stay after 6.30pm. The carpark is accesible 24hrs a day. It also proudly boasts of winning Carpark of the Year 2006 (yes, 2006, yes the signage is still up)
Magdalen Car Park
St Saviours Ln, Norwich NR3 1AA
Surface car park
Close to the venues. The cost for over 4hrs is £7, plus the evening charge of £3.20 if you stay after 6.30pm. Evening tickets in this carpark are valid until 9am the following day. This carpark is accessible 24hrs a day.
On-street parking
There are permit-free parking options around the city, but you are likely to need to make a 20-30 minute walk from the car to the venue, possibly further. To view the parking zone map, please click here.
Park and Ride
There are a number of park and ride sites on the outskirts of the city, but only Thickthorn is accessible after 7.30pm.
No overnight parking. Parking is free, you just pay the £3 bus fare.
Getting around the city
Though Norwich’s impressive tram system has long-since been dismantled, there are still lots of options for getting around the city.
Taxi companies
Unfortunately, we don’t yet have Uber in Norwich, so here are some taxi companies. If you need a taxi after the wedding, please pre-book as it can be very busy on a Friday night.
Enterprise - 01603 868788
Courtesy - 01603 446644
Green Frog - 01603 744747
Beryl bikes and scooters
There are rentable scooters, bikes and e-bikes all over the city. You will need to download an app to access them. Please be careful if you choose this option!
Walking!
If walking isn’t a problem for you, you will find that Norwich is an eminently walkable city - though perhaps a little hillier than you may be expecting.
Busses
The closest bus stops are Anglia Square, Tombland, Upper King Street and Castle Meadow.