News20th May 2026

The 20th Century

Welcome to a piece of our recent history dating back to the 20th century. The hotel has a fleet of classic Bentleys for our guests to enjoy.

Contact Reception to arrange your spin in a Bentley (subject to chauffeur availability). The blue Bentley is a rare 1950 Mark 6, left-hand drive convertible, with a Park Ward body. Only four of this particular model were made and just two survive. The Mark 6 was Bentley’s first post war luxury car and was manufactured between 1947 and 1952. The maroon Bentley is a 1955 R-Type Saloon. The R-Type replaced the Mark 6 in 1952 and was the last Bentley designed before closer integration with Rolls-Royce. The car has had eight previous owners, all UK-based. The gold Bentley is a 1963 S3 four-door luxury model. The S3 was manufactured between 1962 and 1965. It has a 6.2 litre, V8 engine.

Bentley Garage at Night

The 20th Century Experience

The Hotel acquired both the Mark 6 and the S3 Bentleys in 2019. Since then our chauffeurs have taken many hotel guests on 20 minute spins around the sights of Norwich. In addition many wedding couples have enjoyed travelling to their ceremony, or taking a few minutes out of their day to take a moment to breathe and share a special experience.

If you are staying at the Hotel, talk to Reception about booking a Bentley tour.

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Friday 13th November at 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Festive Wine Tasting Dinner

Maids Head Hotel Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Four seasonal dishes from our new festive menu, each paired with a wine chosen and presented by our Hallgarten wine specialist.

Sunday 6th December at 7:00 pm to 10:00 pmSunday 13th December at 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Festive Murder Mystery Dinner – Sunday 13 December

Maids Head Hotel Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

A three-course dinner with a festive whodunnit from A Handful of Monkeys. Fancy dress optional, sharp wits essential.

Sunday 13th December at 12:30 pm to 3:00 pmSunday 20th December at 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Christmas Choir Sunday Lunch

Maids Head Hotel Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Invidia Voices sing you in before a traditional three-course Sunday lunch, then return over coffee for more Christmas favourites.