| The city centre, with its large pedestrian areas, mix | | | | Norwich. |
| of quirky, independent shops, open-air market and | | | | What's more a brand new shopping guide has been |
| spacious modern shopping malls make Norwich a | | | | specially designed for anyone who loves to shop until |
| unique shopping destination and it has recently been | | | | they drop. The ShopNorwich map has been produced |
| voted as one of Britains top 5 places to shop. Away | | | | by VisitNorwich to promote Norwich's wide range of |
| from the city, market towns and villages provide the | | | | retail experiences from department stores to |
| ideal opportunity to browse the range of individual | | | | independent boutiques. |
| shops in a relaxed, but vibrant atmosphere. | | | | It features 20 different retail areas across Norwich, |
| The many market towns around the city offer a | | | | each of which are cross-referenced on a map of the |
| wealth of shops with individual character and style. | | | | city, and also provides information on transport links, |
| Diss, Wymondham, Harleston and Aylsham are | | | | shopmobility, park and ride, and visitor information |
| among the towns that still have a weekly market | | | | contacts. The ShopNorwich map has been designed |
| day, as well as occasional antiques and collectors | | | | to help visitors get the most out of their shopping |
| fairs, farmers markets and auctions. Meanwhile, head | | | | trip to the city and promote its outstanding retail |
| out to Wroxham on the Broads and discover Roys, | | | | offer to the wider marketplace regionally and |
| the world's largest village store. | | | | nationally. |
| Norwich also boasts the country's largest open-air | | | | Clare Packer, Marketing Manager for VisitNorwich, |
| market. Recently refurbished, the colourful stalls offer | | | | said: "Norwich is fantastic for its range of shopping |
| a vast selection of goods. The market is a great | | | | and at last this new map will help visitors and |
| place to grab a snack while you browse around | | | | shoppers uncover the different delights of the city |
| soaking up the atmosphere, you can also snap up a | | | | especially the independent stores and the smaller |
| bargain. | | | | specialist shops within the cobbled streets and |
| The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the | | | | alleyways of the Norwich Lanes. It showcases the |
| heart of the city form the Norwich Lanes. Lined with | | | | breadth and quality of the Norwich shopping |
| a fascinating range of specialist shops, The Lanes are | | | | experience and we hope it will encourage visitors and |
| a must for those looking for an original gift or that | | | | shoppers to come to the area time and again." |
| something extra special. Designer clothing, books, | | | | At the same time as launching the new ShopNorwich |
| antiques and even teddy bears are among the many | | | | map, VisitNorwich has collaborated with VisitBritain |
| found here. Nearby, The Royal Arcade is home to | | | | and Now magazine in a national competition. The |
| delightful small shops, including the famous Colman's | | | | prize, for one winner and 3 friends, is a £5000 |
| Mustard Shop and Museum. | | | | luxury shopping weekend in Norwich. Melanie Cook, |
| High street names and large department stores are | | | | Marketing and Web Sales Executive for VisitNorwich, |
| well represented in the central area and the city's | | | | said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase |
| two major shopping centres, the award-winning | | | | Norwich retail at its best we are delighted to be |
| Castle Mall and the Chapelfield shopping centre. John | | | | participating in this national competition. We have 22 |
| Lewis, House of Fraser, Boots, Marks & Spencer and | | | | superb sponsors from across the city providing prizes |
| Debenhams are among the well-known major outlets, | | | | which include, luxury boutique accommodation, |
| as well as many fashion brands. Family-owned, Jarrold | | | | shopping vouchers, makeovers, hair styling, meals, |
| was recently named UK Independent Department | | | | drinks and beautiful gifts. The prizewinners will have |
| Store of the Year. | | | | an amazing time they will be totally spoilt and won't |
| Whether you're after a bargain or searching for an | | | | want to go home!" To enter the competition which |
| original gift, you are sure to find ideas in abundance in | | | | closes 8th December, visit our web site link below. |