Wisteria is beginning to bloom in locations across Norwich, bringing beautiful pendants of scented flowers and pops of vibrant purple. 

The climbing shrub typically flowers in May and June and these are some of the best places to see it in the city over the next couple of months. 

Eastern Daily Press:

1. Waterloo Park  

Waterloo Park boasts a stunning arched walkway with a canopy of wisteria, which has become a popular photo spot over the years.

While you are there make sure to pop into the Waterloo Park Pavilion Café for a coffee or a bite to eat, which looks out on the sea of purple. 

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2. The Orange House 

Norwich's most photographed house is located at the junction between Pottergate and Cow Hill.

The owners preen the shrub all year round and it pays off in the spring with a beautiful purple display winding around the windows and front door. 

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3. Heigham Park 

Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Heigham Park boasts a canopy of purple wisteria that drapes down like chandeliers above its flower-filled walkway.

The park is a real hidden haven and there is often a coffee kiosk based at the entrance.

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4. St Giles Church

St Giles Church at the top of Upper St Giles Street is truly a sight to behold at this time of year, with an abundance of purple blooms.

Stop to take a photo before visiting the fabulous nearby shops and grab a coffee or pastry at Kofra or Bread Source. 

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5. Earlham Hall 

A wisteria curtain drapes in front of Earlham Hall, the current home of the UEA Law School and situated in the middle of Earlham Park.

Earlham Hall was built in 1642 by Robert Houghton and prison reformer Elizabeth Fry grew up there.