Shopping

Norfolk has a wide variety of shops to browse, from large department stores to small individual galleries and boutiques. Norwich is one of the top ten shopping destinations in the UK and has a mix of individual shops and high street names, set out on attractive streets and lanes. On the Norfolk Coast you will find many art and craft galleries, mixed with traditional seaside gift shops. The Norfolk Broads has some of the great Norfolk bargain shops, as well as an increasing number of craft shops selling Norfolk produced goods. Other Norfolk shopping gems include the towns of Holt and Wymondham.

Norwich is the capital of East Anglia and has a wide range of shops located on some of the most attractive streets in the country including many cobbled streets, alleys and lanes. Norwich has 2 modern shopping malls and the largest open air market in England. Norwich makes a great weekend city break as the city also includes a mix of ancient and modern wonders including the Cathedral, Castle, Guildhall and Forum. See our special guided tour of Shopping in Norwich.

On the Norfolk Coast you will find many art and craft galleries, mixed with traditional seaside gift shops. The top places to go shopping on the North Norfolk Coast are Burnham Market, Wells next the Sea, Sheringham and Cromer.

The Norfolk Broads has some of the great Norfolk bargain shops, as well as an increasing number of craft shops selling Norfolk produced goods.

Radiating from the market place, Aylsham has some lovely streets, lanes and yards, containing small, individual shops. There is also a weekly market held in the historic market place.

The lovely rural Georgian town of Holt has a jumble of streets and alleyways off from the main High Street, offering plenty of unusual shops. At Christmas time, the town is lit with strings of white lights and has a great festive atmosphere.

Reepham has a lovely market place, with a weekly market held on a Wednesday. The market place is surrounded by some lovely 18th century buildings, most converted to interesting shops.

A painting showing Reepham market place

Thanks to investment, Fakenham town centre has been renovated and pedestrianised, with shops and places for refreshment. One interesting building is the original drapery shop established by William James Aldiss in 1892. The company has grown by generations of the Aldiss family to become one of Norfolk's biggest home furnishing companies, selling fashion, drapery, carpets, furniture, homewares and various household accessories (the current modern store is now on the outskirts of the town).

Wymondham has a good market town atmosphere with an attractive town centre, some outstanding old buildings, a good range of shops and other facilities.

Norfolk Overview

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Norfolk Broads

Norwich

North Norfolk

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West Norfolk