If you want to visit Norwich without staying in the city centre, Church Farm Barns in Lingwood offers a quieter alternative. We are 8 miles east of the city — about 20 minutes by car or 15 minutes by direct train from Lingwood station.
The Norwich Connection
Lingwood station is under a mile from Church Farm Barns. Trains run regularly on the Wherry Line into Norwich, making it easy to spend a day exploring the cathedral, castle, lanes, and restaurants without dealing with city-centre parking. The last train back runs in the late evening.
Why Stay Outside the City
City-centre hotels in Norwich can be expensive and noisy. At Church Farm Barns you get countryside quiet, free parking, more space, and lower rates — without losing easy access to everything Norwich offers. Our self-catering barns are particularly good value for families or groups.
What Norwich Offers
Norwich Cathedral (founded 1096), Norwich Castle and museum, the medieval Elm Hill, Norwich Market (one of England's largest), the Royal Arcade, the Sainsbury Centre at UEA, independent restaurants, and a strong live music and theatre scene. The Norfolk and Norwich Festival runs for 17 days each May.
