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Why Norwich, Norfolk, is one of the best places to live 2023

Do you dream of being a canary in the medieval mine of modern sustainable living? Move here

Norwich Cathedral’s spire has risen above the city’s skyline for more than 900 years
Norwich Cathedral’s spire has risen above the city’s skyline for more than 900 years
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The Sunday Times

It’s all about cheering on the terraces in this most liveable and lively of cities — whether supporting the Canaries in the football stadium or from one of the many period family homes. Nikolaus Pevsner couldn’t have put it better when he said: “Norwich has everything.” It has a complete medieval centre plus bold modern architecture. It is a creative, artistic and literary powerhouse that has nurtured several Booker prizewinners. And it’s a forward-thinking place. The ability to move with the (sustainable) times is key to Norwich’s appeal: there are 58 miles of cycle routes, known as Pedalways, and it was the first place in the UK to offer a mix of smart transport for hire — pedal bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters — from one