GETTING TO THE NEST
LOCATION
The Nest is located on the A140 between Horsham and Drayton.
Public Transport
The Nest is a 20 minute drive from Norwich Railway Station.
Unfortunately there is currently no bus route that services The Nest. The nearest bus stop is Norwich Airport - however there is no public path along the very busy road leading to The Nest.
Parking
Car Parking is free for all visitors to The Nest. There are over 250 spaces available . Disabled parking is available outside the Hub reception. There is also bike racks for those who cycle these are located outside the Hub. There are also dedicated Coach Parking spaces available.
Accessibility
Accessibility is a top priority for The Nest there are disabled parking spaces., dropped kerbs and ramps to ensure wheelchair users can access the site. The counters In the cafe are also lowered to allow easy use for disabled visitors. The 3g pitch has a designated undercover accessible viewing area near to the cafe and toilets.
The Nest also has a changing places room complete with changing bench, hoist a shower and rise and fall sink.
For little ones
If you are visiting The Nest with young fans they do have an outdoor adventure playground at The Nest this is called Challenge Woods and is bookable via their website. Perfect for kids to burn off some energy after watching a game.
Nearby
The Nest does have a café serving hot and cold drinks. They also serve hot food on weekends along with snacks and cakes from Delia's catering.
If you are looking for something different there are a few options locally.
The Oaks – Brewers Fayre
This is located on the by the airport Holt Lane Norwich NR6 6JA which is just a few minutes drive from The Nest and has a full menu from 6:30am -11pm weekdays and 7am-11pm weekends.
The Bull – Hellesdon
This pub is located at 197 Reepham Road NR65QA and is a 5 minute drive from The Nest open from 11am- 11pm for food and drinks. It also has an outside play area for little ones to enjoy .
If you are in a rush there is also a drive through fast food place nearby.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
For those of you staying in Norwich, there are a number of other local attractions that might be worth visiting.
Norwich Castle Museum: Norwich Castle is renowned for its impressive architecture and is top of the tourist list for many visiting the area.
Norwich Cathedral: The most complete Norman cathedral in England and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, this cathedral is one of England’s finest. With over 900 years of history, explore the Cathedral building and discover the largest Cathedral Close and monastic Cloisters in the UK.
The Forum: This impressive building is home to the region’s BBC platforms and studios and the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library. The Forum also contains a restaurant, a café and is where the local Tourist Information Centre is located. The amphitheatre steps at the front of The Forum and the building’s atrium are home to many exhibitions and performances.
Shopping: Norwich is one of the top UK shopping destinations with a mix of both high street names and individual boutiques, as well as the largest open-air market in England. Norwich Market has been in operation for over 900 years, with its iconic coloured roofs and local produce. The two main shopping centres, Chapelfield and Castle Mall, are just a five-minute walk from each other.
The Lanes: The Norwich Lanes are a series of alleyways and open communal spaces set just a few steps away from the imposing clock tower of Norwich City Hall, which overlooks the market. The medieval architecture is some of the finest to be found anywhere in the UK. Today the lanes are home to a thriving independent retail area and a vast array of cafés, restaurants and bars.
Tombland: Once the site of an Anglo-Saxon market place, now the hub of nightlife in Norwich, Tombland is full to the brim of bars and restaurants sure to please, both night and day. Other sites worth a visit include The Great Hospital, The Halls, The Guildhall, Dragon Hall, The Assembly House, St James Mill, The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Surrey House and City Hall.