Lansdowne Hotel & Conference Centre

The Lansdowne Hotel & Conference Centre is a budget 2 star hotel near Norwich city centre with good access to local amenities & transport links.

Address

6 Newmarket Road
Norwich
NR2 2LA
Tel: +44 (0)1603 624553
6 Newmarket Road, NR2 2LA Norwich

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Overview


The hotel offers guests budget 2 star accommodation and conference facilities. The hotel is located in the Riverside complex that includes bars and restaurants, a cinema and a health club all within a 5 minute walk. The hotel facilities mean it is suitable for both business and leisure guests. The hotel is well located for Norwich City football stadium, Norwich airport and the historical city centre.

Local transport links in the area include Norwich train station located approx one mile away from the hotel. The train station offers services to London Liverpool Street station and other local and regional areas including Lowestoft, Cambridge and Great Yarmouth. The hotel is close by to major roads including the A11 and A140 providing good road connections.

Visitors can expect a friendly welcome with good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located close to Norwich city centre where visitors can find good access to local amenities. The closest train stations to the hotel are located at Norwich, Brundall Gardens and Salhouse.



Facilities


There are a total of 37 en-suite guest bedrooms at the hotel. The rooms offer good value, no frills accommodation, guests can choose from single, twin, double rooms and family rooms

Room facilities include television, telephone, radio, alarm clock, modem points and tea and coffee making facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is available in public areas the hotel. There are free on-site car parking facilities for hotel guests.

The hotel has facilities for business meetings, conferences and events with a banqueting capacity of up to 120 delegates.

Dining


Guests can enjoy a hot full English breakfast each morning or a Continental breakfast with toast, cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices and hot and cold drinks.

The hotel restaurant serves a range meat, fish and vegetable dishes along with a choice of starters and tempting desserts. The restaurant is also open to no-residents of the hotel.

The hotel bar is a place where guests can relax with a choice of drinks available including, soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits. There is a relaxed atmosphere here and comfortable sofas making it an ideal place to catch up with friends, family and colleagues.

Local Attractions


Norfolk is located in East Anglia in the East of England, the region is sometimes overlooked by visitors however there is plenty so see and enjoy in this unspoilt part of the UK. Norfolk is particularly appealing for visitors keen to avoid the crowds and anything too commercial.

Norfolk has the much sought after peaceful English countryside and coast with its share of attractions too.

The best known Norfolk's tourist areas is the Norfolk Broads with its inland waterways, it is a favourite area for boating enthusiasts from around the UK. The area has wildlife reserves among these is unusual floating conservation centre at Ranworth. Cley Marshes located close to Cromer is among the most highly regarded bird-watching sites in the UK, boasting over 300 species.

The Norfolk Coast Path offers walkers with some wonderful walking opportunities, the path runs through the Broads and follows the coast north to Hunstanton, where it joins the historic Peddar's Way. Walkers can enjoy the scenic, natural coastline and take in the both the scenery and the history of the coastal region.

The Norfolk Coast has been recognized as a Heritage Coast and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in recognition of the natural beauty and environmental and ecological importance of the area.

Great Yarmouth it has among the most popular seaside resorts in England. It has approx 15 miles of sandy beaches and is a favoured destination for families looking for seaside fun. Here you will find mix of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian waterside properties.

The best known centre in Norfolk is the city of Norwich, historically Norwich was once one of the wealthiest and largest in England, with the town benefiting from the wool trade. The rich history and legacy means there are some of the finest medieval town houses in England here. Labelled a booming city, Norwich is a good compact size to explore for visitors. The city can see seen by foot and the main landmarks include seeing the Clock Tower, the 300 plus foot spire on the Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle. History has been well preserved in the city; ancient buildings and streets are on the whole still in good condition and makes for a fascinating experience for visitors.

Norwich Cathedral is a well known landmark in the city; the historic cathedral includes stained glass in dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, can be seen in the ambulatory. The cathedral includes decoration that dates back to the 12th century.

Contemporary buildings such as The Forum and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, located in the University of East Anglia offer a contrast to more classical buildings. Norwich has a fine reputation for flourishing in the arts and culture and being a student city has helped contribute to the town having a vibrant nightlife.

Lowestoft is famous for being Britain’s most easterly town; it is also the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads. Its location meant it was damaged in the World War II but there are still some parts of the old town intact. The town has a number of historic cobbled lanes to walk around; this is popular among visitors as they wonder around the town.

King's Lynn is a historic port, it flourished as a medieval trading centre and evidence of this includes the medieval merchants’ houses that surround the South Quay area. It is home to the oldest guildhall in the UK, St. George's Hall. Well known buildings in the town include Trinity Guildhall and the Town Hall.

The Norfolk Broads are renowned for the natural scenery on show to visitors, there are a number of wildlife reserves, including a floating conservation Centre at Ranworth. With a nature trail running from the centre, walkers can explore the local fen vegetation and birdlife. The RSPB runs a bird reserve at Strumpshaw located close to Norwich, Strumpshaw Fen is a great place to fully explore the great diversity of habitats and wildlife. Visitors can walk around the reedbeds and woodlands and see the enchanting marsh harriers, kingfishers and for the lucky few see the elusive Chinese water deer. You will find many buffer-flies and dragonflies in spring and the summer.

Bickling Hall is a Jacobean house surrounded by a dry moat, a remnant of an earlier Tudor house. The house is located approx 15 miles from Norwich in the village of Bickling. The house includes a long gallery containing many rare books. The parkland gardens are among the highlights of any visit here, visitors in spring can see the bluebells.

Sandringham is located in the Norfolk countryside and is the country retreat of the Queen. Sandringham has served as the private home to generations of the royal family. The imposing historic house is set in 60-acre gardens which have been described as among the very best of the royal gardens.


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Transport Links



Closest Train Stations:

Norwich: 1.0 Miles

Brundall Gardens: 4.5 Miles

Salhouse: 5.7 Miles


Closest Airports:
The closest airport is Norwich Airport located 7 miles away by road via the A1042 and A140. London Stansted Airport is located 84 miles away via the A11 and M11.

Norwich Airport: 7 Miles

London Stansted Airport: 84 Miles



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