Sewell Park
🏟 Playground & park · New Catton, Norwich
Sewell Park
A triangular Norwich park with an enclosed children's play area for toddlers and juniors, plenty of open grass and a link to Black Beauty author Anna Sewell.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open to the public daily. · Free · No booking needed
About Sewell Park
Sewell Park is a triangular public park between Constitution Hill and St Clement's Hill in the New Catton area of Norwich, run by Norwich City Council and free to enter. It was given to the city as an open space by members of the Sewell family and former mayor Edward Gurney Buxton in 1908, and was formally opened in 1909. At the entrance stands a commemorative horse trough honouring Anna Sewell, the Norwich-born author of Black Beauty, and other members of the Sewell family, giving the park a distinctive local heritage. For families, Sewell Park has an enclosed children's play area with equipment suitable for toddlers and junior children, set within a large grassy open space that is good for picnics and games. The council notes that there is no parking and no toilets at the park, so it is best suited to a short local visit. With its safe, fenced play area, generous lawns and literary connection, Sewell Park is a pleasant and free neighbourhood green space in the north of Norwich.
⭐ What makes this place special
- large grassy open space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: No
- Toilets on site
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Toddlers and junior children
- enclosed play equipment for toddlers
- junior play equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Waterloo Park · approx 0.3 miles · Catton Grove
- Wensum Park · approx 0.7 miles · Mile Cross
- Mousehold Heath · approx 0.8 miles · Mousehold
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Sewell Park free to visit?
Yes. Sewell Park is a public park run by Norwich City Council and entry is free.
What is in the playground at Sewell Park?
There is an enclosed children's play area with equipment suitable for toddlers and junior children, set within a large grassy space.
Are there toilets and a cafe at Sewell Park?
No. The council states there are no toilets at Sewell Park, and we have not been able to confirm a cafe.
Where is Sewell Park?
Sewell Park is between Constitution Hill and St Clement's Hill in the New Catton area of Norwich, postcode NR3 4BX.
Is there parking at Sewell Park?
No. The council states there is no parking at Sewell Park.