FINDING
HEATHFIELD
Finding us is easy (though you do need to read the important note!). Whether you’re coming on foot, by train, by coach or by car, there are full instructions below to help you find us.
When you arrive, we will welcome you and do everything we can to help you settle in and quickly feel at home.
HEATHFIELD
NORWICH
62 Cannell Green
Norwich
NR3 1TT
ON FOOT /
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Heathfield is at the junction of Cannell Green and Heathgate, near Gurney Road.
If you’re walking to Heathfield from the station or from Prince of Wales Road and then along the river, please see the By train section.
If you’re walking to Heathfield from the city, a very pleasant route is to go past the Cathedral and the Law Courts, then through the car park by the Adam and Eve pub (NR3 1RZ).
** Cross the river using the curved Jarrold pedestrian bridge. Turn right onto the riverside footpath (go left down some steps and then left again under the bridge).
The path takes you past some office buildings and through a car park. Follow it, turning left around the health club, then cross the main road at the lights.
The path crosses the green. Turn right onto Cannell Green, and Heathfield is about 50m away, the last building on the left. The main entrance is the white door with a large ’62’ by it, beyond the long bike shed in the car park.
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Important note: If you’re using the postcode (NR3 1TT) to find Heathfield, please be aware that your phone will default to 45 Cannell Green. Don’t go there! Heathfield is at 62 Cannell Green, at the top end of the road (nearest to the woods).
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If you’re coming from the University of the Arts, follow the riverside path. Go past the the Ribs of Beef, cross both Fye Bridge Street and Whitefriars. You’ll see the large building of St James’s Mill on the other side of the river, and some new apartment blocks.
Follow the instructions above from ** once you reach the curved Jarrold footbridge.
Norwich railway station has regular services to and from London, taking about 2 hours.
It takes 15 minutes to walk to Heathfield from the station along Riverside/Bishop Bridge Road (A147). If you have luggage, you may prefer to take a bus (no 23 or 24) just one stop along Riverside.
We recommend that you don’t try to cross the road at Kett’s Hill roundabout, especially if you have luggage – the traffic can be heavy and fast. Instead, stay on the same pavement, turning left along Barrack Street. There’s a pedestrian crossing after about 100m.
Take the footpath ahead of you that crosses the grassy area to Cannell Green. Turn right along Cannell Green and Heathfield is the last building on your left.
The main entrance is the white door with a large ’62’ by it beyond the long bike shed.
There are regular services from Victoria Coach Station, and the journey takes a little over 3 hours.
Exit Norwich Bus Station (see map) leaving the ticket office to your left. You’re going slightly downhill, not uphill, or up the steps going through the pedestrian entrance. If you come out through the Travelodge, turn round and go back the other way.
Turn left into Surrey Street, and then right into St Stephens Street. Go straight on at the crossroads. Take either a 25 or a 26 bus from the bus stop scross the road from Barclays Bank.
The bus will take you to the railway station – follow the By train directions from there.
Please note that taxis in Norwich must be booked in advance by phone. They generally come very promptly.
Call one of the following numbers:
Five Star Taxis 01603 455555
Norwich Taxis 01603 858858 (taxi rank at the station, )
ABC Taxis 01603 666333
Courtesy Taxis 01603 446644
The taxi driver should bring you to the main entrance, the white door with a large ’62’ by it beyond the long bike shed.
BY CAR
Important note: If you’re using the postcode (NR3 1TT) to find Heathfield, please be aware that your phone will default to 45 Cannell Green. Don’t go there! Heathfield is at 62 Cannell Green, at the top end of the road (nearest to the woods)
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Heathfield is just off Kett’s Hill Roundabout at the north-east corner of the inner ring road (A147). At the roundabout, take the exit signed to Salhouse and Mousehold Heath. Almost immediately take the first turning left, and then immediately left again. Heathfield and its car park is on your right.
There is some parking available. You are very welcome to park here on moving-in day. If people come to see you at Heathfield they are also welcome to use the car park during their visit.
The main entrance is the white door with a large ’62’ by it.
SETTLING IN
Your keys will be available from the day your contract starts. Reception is just by the main entrance.
The Heathfield Student Handbook describes life at Heathfield in more detail. If you read it carefully it should help you settle into life at Heathfield.
Want to make contact with your new flatmates before you move in? Why not start a conversation via our Facebook page? In late July, you will receive a link to join the Facebook group we set up ahead of each September, so that residents can make connections before they arrive at Heathfield.