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National Centre for Writing is at Dragon Hall in the centre of Norwich’s King Street Quarter.
Norwich train station is a 5-minute stroll through the Riverside pedestrianised area. There are direct trains to Norwich from: Great Yarmouth (60 mins), Sheringham (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), London (105 mins) and further afield.
Buses stop nearby from across Norfolk and North Suffolk.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Enjoy 50% off your first drink on arrival at NCW events (wine, beer, soft drink) when you arrive by train, bus, bike or foot.
National Route 1 runs in front of Dragon Hall and the Marriott’s Way follows it to Aylsham. You can also cycle from this end of Norwich to the Norfolk Broads or all around Norfolk on the Rebellion Way.
Plan your cycle route here. Or download a Norwich cycle map; Dragon Hall is on the Red and Orange routes.
You can hire a bike in Norwich from Beryl bike or a bike shop.
Nooks and Crannies, plague history, animal poetry and National Centre for Literature’s own literary walks include King Street. Here is a city map.
You can also follow nursing and natural history walks around Norwich and Bittern Line walks from the train station. From the King Street end of town you can easily get to the country park to go orienteering or join the Wherryman’s Way (Cross Norfolk Trail). The Marriot’s Way, Kett’s Country, Boudicca Way and Yare Valley Walk footpaths also start at the edges of Norwich.
ABC or Green Frog taxis.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk.
When you travel by train, a Norwich PlusBus ticket offers unlimited ravel around the city by bus.
Greater Anglia Rail has a range of train ticket discounts and offers at events and attractions.
Groups of three or more travelling by train can save money with a GroupSave ticket.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains, and here’s information on access at National Centre for Writing.
The scenic Bittern Line and Wherry Lines run direct to Norwich.
Getting to National Centre for Writing car-free
Here's our recommended route to National Centre for Writing. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Norwich from Cromer (about 45 mins) and Sheringham (60 mins) via Hoveton & Wroxham and North Walsham on the scenic Bittern Line. The scenic Wherry Lines run from Lowestoft (40 mins) and Great Yarmouth (60 mins) via Acle and Brundall.
More services run from London Liverpool Street or Stratford International (105 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Colchester (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), Nottingham (2.5 hrs), Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
Dragon Hall is then a 5-minute stroll through the Riverside pedestrianised area.
By bus from within Norwich
The Green and Blue bus lines stop at Norwich train station. Dragon Hall is then a 5-minute stroll through the Riverside pedestrianised area.
The Pink, Turquoise, Orange, Yellow and Purple lines stop at Upper King Street. Dragon Hall is then a 5-10 minute stroll across Prince of Wales Road then along King Street.
By bus from outside Norwich
Buses stop on Upper King Street from: Aylsham (35 mins, bus 44A & X44), Cromer (70 mins, buses 44A, X40 & X44), Dereham (40 mins, bus 8), Hoveton & Wroxham (35 mins, bus 12 or bus 5B), North Walsham (45 mins, bus X55 or bus 210), Reepham (45 mins, bus 43), Sheringham (85 mins, buses 44A, X40 & X44) and Stalham (75 mins, bus 5B). Dragon Hall is then a 5-10 minute stroll across Prince of Wales Road.
Buses stop on Castle Meadow from: Attleborough (50 mins, bus 13), Brundall (30 mins, bus 15 & 15A), Diss (65 mins, bus 2), Long Stratton (25 mins, bus 36 or bus 2), Mundesley (70 mins, bus X55), Wymondham (35 mins, buses 15 & 15A or bus 13). Dragon Hall is then a 10-minute stroll along Agricultural Hall Plain and right onto King Street.
Buses stop at Norwich bus station from: Beccles (40 mins, buses 146, X2, X21 & X22), Great Yarmouth (40 mins, bus X1 or bus X11), Gorleston (60 mins, bus X11), Kings Lynn (105 mins, buses A, B & C), Lowestoft (90 mins, buses X1, X2, X21 & X22), Peterborough (85 mins, buses A, B & C) and Southwold (95 mins, bus 416). There are also coaches from London. Dragon Hall is then a 10-minute stroll.
About National Centre for Writing
National Centre for Writing is a contemporary literature house in the heart of England’s first UNESCO City of Literature, committed to the transformative power of stories for personal, social and community development. Our year-round programme offers opportunities to connect, learn and be inspired through innovative collaborations, events, festivals, residencies and activities for writers, literary translators, and readers. From in person and online events at our Literature House to digital explorations and commissions in The Writing Hub, and in projects that support new voices and new stories, we help create ways to respond to the rapidly changing world of writing.
Visitors to our home in the Grade-I listed medieval Dragon Hall can experience events – including book launches, live performances, and informal socials – as well as hands-on writing workshops, fairs, children’s activities and guided heritage tours. We are a short walk from Norwich Castle and Norwich Cathedral, and conveniently placed five minutes’ walk from the train station and bus station.
For any queries about visiting contact National Centre for Writing on 01603 877177 or info@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk
Address: National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, 115-123 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QE. Visit Website