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The Maids Head Hotel

Tombland
Rated 8.4 in 4372 reviews

The Maids Head Hotel, located in the heart of Norwich, United Kingdom, is renowned for its blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Nestled in the oldest part of the city, adjacent to the stunning Norman cathedral, this hotel exudes an aura of timeless elegance. As one steps inside, they are greeted with a sense of tradition that harks back several centuries, with parts of the building dating back to the 13th century.

The Maids Head Hotel prides itself on offering a unique experience that reflects the rich medieval history of Norwich while ensuring guests enjoy contemporary amenities. Its interior is tastefully decorated, combining traditional features such as oak beams and intricate tapestries with modern furnishings and facilities. The atmosphere is one of refined relaxation, making it an ideal venue for both leisure and business travelers.

Dining at the hotel is a highlight, with its restaurant offering a menu that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the flavors of Norfolk. Guests can enjoy a carefully curated selection of dishes in a comfortable, yet sophisticated setting. The well-equipped meeting and event spaces offer flexibility for various occasions, from intimate gatherings to larger conferences and weddings.

In addition to its prime location, The Maids Head Hotel provides easy access to Norwich's array of attractions, including shopping areas, museums, and cultural sites. Its commitment to customer service, historical significance, and luxurious experiences makes it a standout choice for visitors seeking to explore Norwich while enjoying quality accommodations.

Climate and Weather

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Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral
Cathedral in England
70m / 80yd
St John the Baptist Cathedral
St John the Baptist Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1.1km / 0.66mi
Norwich Castle
Norwich Castle
Historic castle and museum in Norwich, England
410m / 440yd
Octagon Chapel
Octagon Chapel
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
290m / 320yd
St Peter Mancroft
St Peter Mancroft
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.6km / 0.4mi
St Laurence's Church, Norwich
St Laurence's Church, Norwich
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Church of St Stephen
Church of St Stephen
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
Norwich War Memorial
Norwich War Memorial
War memorial in Norwich, England
0.6km / 0.39mi
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
320m / 350yd
Plantation Garden
Plantation Garden
Victorian town garden in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1.1km / 0.71mi
Strangers' Hall
Strangers' Hall
Grade I listed building in Norwich, England
470m / 0.29mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.8km / 0.53mi
St Augustine's Church, Norwich
St Augustine's Church, Norwich
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Church of St John Maddermarket, Norwich
Church of St John Maddermarket, Norwich
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
490m / 0.31mi
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church at Colegate, Norwich, England
350m / 390yd
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
110m / 120yd
Bridewell Museum
Bridewell Museum
Grade I listed building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
340m / 370yd
Church of St John Baptist
Church of St John Baptist
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Remains Of St Benedict's Church
Remains Of St Benedict's Church
Grade I listed building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
St Clement's Church, Norwich
St Clement's Church, Norwich
Church in Norwich, UK
190m / 210yd
St Edmunds Church
St Edmunds Church
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
210m / 230yd
Church of St Julian, Norwich
Church of St Julian, Norwich
Church in Norwich, England
0.8km / 0.51mi
Church of St Martin at Palace
Church of St Martin at Palace
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
180m / 200yd
St Etheldreda's Church, Norwich
St Etheldreda's Church, Norwich
Church in Norwich, UK
1km / 0.65mi
Church of St Helen
Church of St Helen
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
370m / 400yd
Cow Tower
Cow Tower
Medieval artillery tower in Norwich, England, UK
0.6km / 0.4mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Dragon Hall
Dragon Hall
Medieval merchant's trading hall located in King Street, Norwich, England
0.8km / 0.48mi
Saint Thomas
Saint Thomas
Church in Heigham, Norwich, Norfolk
1.9km / 1.2mi
St Bartholomew's Church
St Bartholomew's Church
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, NR2
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Saint Barnabas with Saint Bartholomew
Church in Heigham, Norfolk
1.2km / 0.73mi
Trinity United Reform Church
Trinity United Reform Church
Church building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
10, Chapelfield North
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0.9km / 0.54mi
Saint Luke's Church Centre
Church in Norwich, Norfolk
1.3km / 0.79mi
Saint Alban's Church
Saint Alban's Church
Church in Norwich, Norfolk
1.6km / 1mi
Church of St Mary Coslany
Church of St Mary Coslany
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.5km / 0.34mi
CityGates Church
CityGates Church
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England
0.5km / 0.32mi
Old Meeting House
Old Meeting House
Grade I listed house in Norwich, England
290m / 310yd
United Reformed Church
United Reformed Church
Church building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
200m / 220yd
Sewell Park, Norwich
Sewell Park, Norwich
Triangular shaped park in Norwich, England
1.3km / 0.83mi
Norwich Boer War memorial
Norwich Boer War memorial
War memorial in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
380m / 410yd
Christ Church
Christ Church
Norwich, Norfolk, NR3
1.3km / 0.8mi
Church of St Mark
Church of St Mark
Church building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1.5km / 0.93mi
Carnary Chapel
Carnary Chapel
Grade I listed chapel in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
50m / 50yd

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Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral
Cathedral in England
70m / 80yd
St John the Baptist Cathedral
St John the Baptist Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1.1km / 0.66mi
Norwich Castle
Norwich Castle
Historic castle and museum in Norwich, England
410m / 440yd
Octagon Chapel
Octagon Chapel
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
290m / 320yd
St Peter Mancroft
St Peter Mancroft
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.6km / 0.4mi
St Laurence's Church, Norwich
St Laurence's Church, Norwich
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Church of St Stephen
Church of St Stephen
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
Norwich War Memorial
Norwich War Memorial
War memorial in Norwich, England
0.6km / 0.39mi
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
320m / 350yd
Plantation Garden
Plantation Garden
Victorian town garden in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
1.1km / 0.71mi
Strangers' Hall
Strangers' Hall
Grade I listed building in Norwich, England
470m / 0.29mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.8km / 0.53mi
St Augustine's Church, Norwich
St Augustine's Church, Norwich
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Church of St John Maddermarket, Norwich
Church of St John Maddermarket, Norwich
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
490m / 0.31mi
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church at Colegate, Norwich, England
350m / 390yd
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
110m / 120yd
Bridewell Museum
Bridewell Museum
Grade I listed building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
340m / 370yd
Church of St John Baptist
Church of St John Baptist
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Remains Of St Benedict's Church
Remains Of St Benedict's Church
Grade I listed building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
St Clement's Church, Norwich
St Clement's Church, Norwich
Church in Norwich, UK
190m / 210yd
St Edmunds Church
St Edmunds Church
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
210m / 230yd
Church of St Julian, Norwich
Church of St Julian, Norwich
Church in Norwich, England
0.8km / 0.51mi
Church of St Martin at Palace
Church of St Martin at Palace
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
180m / 200yd
St Etheldreda's Church, Norwich
St Etheldreda's Church, Norwich
Church in Norwich, UK
1km / 0.65mi
Church of St Helen
Church of St Helen
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
370m / 400yd
Cow Tower
Cow Tower
Medieval artillery tower in Norwich, England, UK
0.6km / 0.4mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Grade I listed church in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Dragon Hall
Dragon Hall
Medieval merchant's trading hall located in King Street, Norwich, England
0.8km / 0.48mi
Saint Thomas
Saint Thomas
Church in Heigham, Norwich, Norfolk
1.9km / 1.2mi
St Bartholomew's Church
St Bartholomew's Church
Church in Norwich, Norfolk, NR2
1.9km / 1.2mi

About Norwich

Norwich, a historic city in the United Kingdom, offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors. Explore the Cathedral to admire its stunning Norman architecture and peaceful grounds. The Norwich Castle, another key landmark, serves as a museum and provides insights into the city's rich history.

Strolling through the Lanes reveals a charming mix of independent shops, cafes, and galleries, perfect for leisurely exploration. For those interested in local culture, the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts features an impressive collection of modern and world art, nestled within the University of East Anglia campus.

The Market Place is a vibrant hub where you can find local produce, crafts, and various food stalls, showcasing the region's offerings. Eaton Park provides a lovely outdoor space for relaxation and recreation, featuring gardens, lakes, and children's play areas.

For a deeper understanding of the local history, consider visiting the Norwich Museum and Art Gallery, which houses a diverse collection of artifacts and artworks. The city also boasts a lively theatre scene, with venues such as the Theatre Royal and the Norwich Playhouse offering a range of performances throughout the year.

If you have an interest in literature, the Charles Dickens' connections to Norwich can be explored, as he often visited the city. Finally, a short trip to the nearby Broads National Park allows for scenic boat trips and opportunities to experience the region's unique wildlife and landscapes.




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