This beautiful UK city is a pretty part of England but it’s not one that Brits often travel to. Norwich , in Norfolk, can be reached in just under two hours by train and offers a quiet relaxing break. Despite it not being a huge tourist destination, Norwich has a lot to offer.

It has been named as one of the best places to live due to having such a wide variety of things to do and see in the area, while also being close to the coast. The city has a range of dining options, shopping centres, cobbled streets and pretty green park spaces. Around the festive season, Norwich is also home to a Christmas market which is known for being a smaller, more intimate artisan market.

One of the most popular attractions in the area is Norwich Cathedral. The Cathedral is one of the finest complete Romanesque buildings in Europe, with the highest Norman tower and largest monastic cloisters in England. A visitor on Tripadvisor said: “This a brilliant place to go whatever the occasion even if you're not religious.

You can light a candle for a lost loved one, sing a hymn, look at the amazing architecture or pray.” Another great place to visit in the area is The Norfolk Broads National Park. This park is a much much loved place to visit due to its beautiful natural scenery.

You can hire a boat and head out into the waters or you can take a walk along the canalside which both offer a relaxing and enjoyable time . One visitor on Tripadvisor said: “One of our favourite places to visit. We oft.