European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 20, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The madder Market theatre is a Center for Jive drama. Elm Hill is lined with restored buildings. A amps my Ridenh Winder the Tower of the St. Peter Bancroft Church. Tomb land with the Cathedral spire in the background is the oldest part of the City. Travellers a amps Norwich England is about 115 Miles Northeast of London. It is a major Hub for England s Eastern Region and easily accessible by car rail and plane. Those driving can take one of several major highways to Norwich. They include a-11, a-47, a-140 Ana a-146. After entering the City finding your Way around can be confusing because of the Many roundabouts traffic circles and Maze of streets so it would be Wise to head for the tourist information office in the Guildhall on St. Giles Street to get a Good Street map. Free parking is at a Premium. Plan on parking in a garage but beware of what Type you pick. Those planning to stay for More than six hours should look for a Long term parking garage. For a Day trip that ends before 6 p.m., use Short stay lots. Most of the major attractions Are around the City Center so follow the signs to parking in that area. Regular train service is available. And for those coming from the continent Norwich has an Airport. Lodging is readily available. More than 40 hotels guest houses and bed and breakfast places Are in Norwich. More hotels and guest houses can be found in the surrounding Countryside. A number of Small to midsize towns and villages Are fairly close to Norwich. Places like great Yarmouth Lowestoft Cromer Snettisham Beccles and Fakenham have their own attractions. Norwich is also an Ideal location for other attractions. It is located in the Norfolk broads a Large Region of Waterways where country Parks nature reserves picnic Sites and More Are available. Boat trips along the broads can be arranged. These include guided Tours As Well As self catered cruises. Self catered cruises include lessons for operating the narrow boats used on the broads. Boats Are equipped with kitchens and sleeping quarters. For the Fisherman the broads and Small lakes in the area such As Fritton Lake Are Ideal locations for a quiet relaxing Day of fishing. In addition Norwich is not far from the North sea coast. Details on deep sea fishing excursions Are available in several local villages. More information on Norwich and the surrounding area is available from the Norwich tourist information Center. Its staff can assist in arranging guided Tours booking hotels and changing Money. The tourist office s Telephone number is 0603-666071 for Calls in England. If calling from outside the country be sure to add the country code. In addition Norwich will be participating this Spring and summer in some of the More than 170 activities planned by the East Anglia tourist Board in connection with a reunion of american military members. For More information on the events Contact Jane Sullivan at the tourist Board Toppesfield Hall Hadleigh Suffolk ip75dn, England. A Meridith Winder february 20, 1992 stripes Magazine 5