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The Bird in Hand

3.0 star property
Inn in Norwich with a restaurant and a bar

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Comfort Double Room | WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Church Road, Wreningham, Norwich, England, NR16 1BJ
  • Dunston Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • University of East Anglia
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Norwich

Located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lower Wood, The Bird in Hand is within a 10-minute drive of Norfolk Tank Museum. This 8-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Dunston Hall - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • University of East Anglia - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • UEA Sportspark - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Carrow Road - 13 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wymondham Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queens Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bird in Hand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr Kebab - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Farmers - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Bird in Hand

Inn in Norwich with a restaurant and a bar
The Bird in Hand features free WiFi in public areas and wedding services. There's free parking if you drive.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Housekeeping is not available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Bird in Hand?

The Bird in Hand provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bird in Hand?

As of Jun 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bird in Hand on Jun 16, 2025 start from $109.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near The Bird in Hand?

This inn is located in Norwich, close to Wymondham Abbey, Dunston Hall, and Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts. You'll also find Norfolk Tank Museum and Lower Wood within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Bird in Hand?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Bird in Hand include a casino at the property?

No, The Bird in Hand doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Bird in Hand?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Bird in Hand?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at The Bird in Hand?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Bird in Hand have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Bird in Hand serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Bird in Hand allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bird in Hand.

Are there connecting rooms at The Bird in Hand?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

What is the closest airport to The Bird in Hand?

The closest major airport to The Bird in Hand is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is 11.5 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Bird in Hand?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Bird in Hand.

Does The Bird in Hand host weddings?

There are wedding services available at The Bird in Hand if that's in your vacation plans.

The Bird in Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very friendly staff and very comfortable, spacious room. Going back again for business and also because I love F1 racing and Aston Martin memorabilia is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

5 star breakfast

What a truly magnificent breakfast - we didn't need to eat a thing until evening! We chose The Bird in Hand as a convenient place for an overnight stay and would gladly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not really set up for business. Can't get a vat receipt when booking via Hotels.com but apart from that it's good for a one night stop over
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Food is absolutely amazing. Extremely good and lots of it. Very comfortable and clean rooms. Couldn't fault it at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great but the staff really made the stay a delight. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find. Lovely spacious and clean room with everything you need. Great food and service on the pub too. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our visit to Lotus factory The perfect hotel for petrolheads ? Great room Great staff Nice food Would use again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good pub with rooms near Norwich

Good location to near Norwich and the coast. Ate in the restaurant and had a lovely meal. It is in a quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spacious room, peaceful setting and good quality food options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely location, lovely hotel, friendly staff and great food, reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and helpful staff, showed us to the room ,and found space for dinner on a busy evening. Food was excellent, and nice decor and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming, room very clean and well equipped Lovely food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ailish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night to watch a football game at Norwich. This place was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I wish we could have stayed longer

The staff was wonderful, friendly, helpful, sweet. The room was large and the tub was wonderful. The food was really great. Some of the best we have had on this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short overnight stay

Very nice stay, warm and friendly reception
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024