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Browse through our Discover Norfolk Tourism Guide and you will find a county that packs into it all that is British, with a diverse mix of heritage , history, culture and outdoor activities the county boasts a wealth of locations ideal for relaxing retreats and inspiring weekend breaks and escapes. Whether soaking in the culture of Norfolk’s historic City , exploring the Norfolk coastline , angling , bird watching, fossil hunting , sailing and hiking in the Broads , or experiencing the emerald surrounds of the West and South Norfolk and Breckland countryside, you will discover there is never a dull moment when exploring the county christened not only 'Nelson's County but ‘God’s Own’ too.

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Visit Norfolk (Norfolk Convention & Visitor's Bureau)

Category: Convention & Travel Services

232 East Main St Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-6620

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VisitNorfolk is a nonprofit that positively promotes the City of Norfolk's unique experiences and expansive amenities to residents and visitors as the best city of its kind to start, study and stay.

Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm

Nearby Dining

• Capo Capo 235 East Main St (adjacent)
• Syd's FishPig Cafe 210 East Main Street (93 feet NW)
• Café Geneviève 208 E. Main Street (120 feet NW)
• S'mores Amore 208 East Main St (120 feet NW)

Nearby Shopping

• Pure Lagos 251 W Bute Street (120 feet NW)
• Rich Port Coffee 150 West Main Street (120 feet NW)
• VA Goods 208 E. Main Street (120 feet NW)
• Werther Leather Goods 208 E. Main Street (120 feet NW)

Nearby Attractions

• Cannonball Trail 232 East Main St (63 feet E)
• Civil War Trail 232 East Main Street (83 feet E)
• Keep Glowing 140 W. Wilson Avenue (271 feet NW)
• The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (271 feet NW)

Nearby Parking Garages & Surface Lots

• Main Street Garage 230 East Main St. (197 feet E)
• Waterside Garage 50 Martin's Lane (240 feet SW)
• Garage at The Main Hotel 100 East Main St (430 feet NW)
• Fountain Park Garage 130 Bank Street (592 feet NE)

Contact / Staff Directory

232 East Main Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Main Phone Number:  757-664-6620 | Toll-Free Number (US):  800-368-3097

Executive Office

Kurt J. Krause President & CEO [email protected]

Jessica T. Kelly Executive Assistant [email protected]

Sales and Destination Services Department

Maria Herring Vice President of Sales & Services [email protected]

Jennifer Lopez Senior Destination Services Manager [email protected]

Dawn Whittaker Director of Sales [email protected]

Dana Howe Consumer Sales Manager [email protected] Market: Travel Agents (including AAA, AARP), Consumer (leisure/transient), Cruise and Travel Packages Geographic Territory: All U.S.

Rita P. Matthews Senior Sales Manager [email protected] Market: Associations, Corporations, Faith Based Geographic Territory: Southeast States (VA-Fredericksburg and below, NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, AL, MS)

Vianetta Johnson, CMP Sales Manager [email protected] Market: Associations, Corporations, Faith Based – Geographic Territory: Northeast (MI,OH, RI, DE, PA, NY, CT, NJ, NH, MA, WV, ME, VT) Market: Multi Cultural Geographic Territory: Northeast & Southeast States (MI, OH, RI, DE, MD, NY, CT, NJ, NH, MA, WV, ME, VT, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, AL, MS, LA) Market: Family Reunions Geographic Territory: All U.S.

Aileen Laracuente National Sales Manager [email protected] Geographic Market: Associations, Corporations, & Faithbased Geographic Territory: Midwest & Northwest (IA, KY, AR, LA, IN, IL, WI, MN, ND, SD, MT, WY, ID, WA, OR) Vertical Market: All Fraternal Accounts, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Catherine Williamson, CMP Director of Destination Services [email protected]

Rosanna McNeal Destination Services Manager [email protected]

Amy Maxwell Sales & Services Administrator [email protected]

Melissa Hopper Associate Director of Tour & Travel [email protected] Market: Domestic & International Tour Groups (including students), Military Reunions Geographic Territory: Domestic & International.

Wayne Callis, CGMP Sales Manager [email protected] Market: All Government Associations, All Federal and State Government Agencies Geographic Territory: All U.S.

Sherri Thadeus National Account Manager [email protected] Geographic Market: All Accounts (excluding Government Associations, Federal, State and Government Agencies, and Multicultural) Geographic Territory: Washington, DC, MD, PA and Northern VA (North of Fredericksburg) Vertical Market: Financial, Real Estate & Construction

Marketing & Communications Department

Sarah Hughes Vice President of Marketing & Communications [email protected]

James Ball Digital Content Manager [email protected]

Valerie Mitchell Marketing Coordinator [email protected]

Aubrey Hall Creative Design Specialist [email protected]

Paige Hawsey Communications Manager [email protected] Vega Overstreet Social Media Specialist [email protected]

Administration & Finance Department

Frank Reynolds Chief Financial Officer [email protected]

Brionna Taylor Accounting Manager btaylor @visitnorfolktoday.com

Sarah Carroll, SHRM-CP Director of Human Resources [email protected]

Norfolk Tourism Foundation

Kelsey Backe Foundation Director [email protected]

Visitor Services Department

Barbara Gullickson Director of Visitor Experience [email protected]

Heidi Brinker Visitor Services Coordinator [email protected]

Lisa MacKenzie Front Desk Advisor [email protected]

Sales Assistants

Elisabeth Andrew Assistant to Melissa Hopper and Dana Howe [email protected]

Lyddy Mendoza Assistant to Aileen Laracuente, Sherri Thadeus and Dawn Whittaker [email protected]

Visitor Information Specialists

Deborah Breen

Heidi Brinker

Trish Doherty

Elizabeth Nobles

Sally Slaughter

Jennifer Ticoy

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Where would you like to stay?

Let us help you find accommodation in Norfolk where you can relax and enjoy your stay.  If you are coming with friends, family or on your own, we can help you find the perfect place to rest your head.

You may want to relax in a boutique hotel by the sea or maybe try something a little different like a two storey tent or shepherds hut, there are plenty of options to choose from.

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Ways to tour Norfolk

A Stranger in Norwich City Exploration Game

Jack the Ripper London Private Taxi Tour

Cruise Wells Next The Sea on Historic RNLI and Dunkirk Veteran Lifeboat

Private Boat Sightseeing Tour along The North Norfolk Coast

Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary General Admission Ticket

SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth General Admission

Private Tour: Pilgrimage to Walsingham Tour

Norfolk Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK

Norwich City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest

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Tours & sightseeing.

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Private & custom tours, what travellers are saying.

• The Broads National Park
• Norwich Cathedral
• East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
• Norfolk Coast Path
• Oxburgh Estate
• The Bug Parc
• Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
• Happisburgh Owls
• Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary
• Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve
• Clued Up! Escape Rooms
• Escape Hunt Norwich
• Hourglass Escapes Ltd (Downham Market)

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City of stories.

We’re a city that celebrates the independent, stimulates creativity, promotes change and encourages diversity. We’re the City of Stories, and we always have new stories to tell.

23 April 2024

Norfolk & norwich festival – what to expect from mo & the red ribbon.

We’re hearing from the Norfolk & Norwich Festival and L’Homme Debout to take us through what you can expect from this year’s opening event.

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What’s on in may.

From the East of England’s largest international arts festival, to hidden gardens and new exhibitions, Norwich has it all this May. Find out more and…

30 April 2024

National walking month in norwich & norfolk.

Looking for some picturesque walks in time for spring this year? Look no further, Norwich & Norfolk have plenty. Check out our top picks!

2 June 2023

The best bottomless brunches in norwich.

Whatever the special occasion, there’s plenty of top-notch bottomless brunch spots in Norwich. Read on for our top picks!

28 April 2023

Top 10 afternoon teas in norwich.

Want to discover the top 10 afternoon teas in Norwich? Whether you’re after a cosy café or fancy indulging yourself, we’ve got you covered.

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Introducing the norwich book benches.

Celebrating Norwich’s rich history of literature just became even more interesting as eight benches are nestled around the city for you to find… Introducing the…

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Norwich wine week: the festival.

After its successful inaugural year, there’s an exciting event making its return to the City of Stories this summer (Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June…

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Visit Norwich and discover all the city has to offer! From family-friendly activities to brilliant shows at the theatre, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained!

10 May 2024 - 12 May 2024

Norfolk and norwich festival welcome weekend.

Norfolk & Norwich Festival is popping-up across the city centre with a programme of free performance. “From theatre and dance to circus and comedy, we bring a little playful fun to the city’s streets as we celebrate the opening of this year’s Festival.

17 May 2024 - 25 May 2024

Feast from the east.

Chef Patron of the Garden Kitchen in Hoveton, Alex Firman, has curated a delicious three-course vegetarian menu from the finest seasonal ingredients procured from Norfolk growers, farmers and makers. Learn about each dish’s journey from field to fork, savour, and be inspired by food grown and produced right here in our own county.

14 June 2024 - 16 June 2024

Norwich Wine Week returns for a second year bigger and better than ever, with an extra day added to The Festival weekend and the Tasting Tent doubling in size.  Norwich Wine Week is a celebration dedicated to wine enthusiasts.

18 May 2024 - 22 September 2024

Sunlight: roger ackling.

Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery: Sunlight is the first survey of the work of British artist Roger Ackling (1947-2014) and the most significant exhibition of his work to date. Graduating from St Martin’s School of Art, London in 1968, Ackling’s career is notable for both his work and his long and influential teaching career. The exhibition will reveal the breadth of his practice, from his earliest experiments with a lens, to his final works made in the last months of his life.

14 May 2024 - 18 May 2024

Romeo and juliet.

The greatest love story ever told is back – as Northern Ballet’s electrifying production returns in spring 2024.

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The camera never lies: challenging images through the incite project.

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Eat and drink

Eat & drink.

Norwich is a city of foodies. Being a city in the centre of a large farming county we enjoy the spoils of local produce.

Norwich Market

Situated in the heart of Norwich on Gentleman’s Walk, Norwich Market is open Monday to Saturday.

Saporita is a small family business in Norwich, a place where people can enjoy easy and tasty Italian street food and Pizza.

Yalm is Norwich’s newest and most exclusive indoor food hall dining concept. Bringing together award-winning chefs in a range of creative kitchens, offering a unique experience in a setting that dates back to 1899.

Bowling House

On Dereham Road, Bowling House is a cocktail bar, karaoke venue and restaurant that just happens to be a ten pin bowling alley.

St Giles Pantry

Our small, independent store sells seasonal and artisan food and drinks sourced exclusively from local producers and suppliers. We want our food to bring a sense of place and that is why we are very particular about where our products come from.

Cosy Clubs celebrate the joys of relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a fabulous, welcoming setting.

Britons Arms

The Britons Arms is a small independent coffee shop and restaurant trading on beautiful Elm Hill.

The Waffle House

A buzzing coffee house/restaurant, serving freshly made sweet and savoury Belgian waffles, using many organic and free-range ingredients, according to availability.

Giggling Squid

Centrally located on Tombland in the heart of Norwich, Giggling Squid serves delicious, freshly prepared Thai food in a relaxed contemporary setting.

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