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Last Updated: 03/11/2011

DVLA Norwich local office


11 Prince of Wales Road
Norwich
NR1 1BD

For enquiries about vehicles: 0300 790 6802 (Textphone minicom users 0300 123 1279).

For enquiries about driving licences: 0300 790 6801 (Textphone minicom users 0300 123 1278).

Please note, all calls are handled initially by our call centre based in Swansea.

 

Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. On the second Wednesday of each month the office will be open from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. 


Please be advised that the local offices in  England, Scotland and Wales will be closed on the following :  Public Holidays 2011 - 2012

Facilities


Parking Facilities
Metered parking on Prince of Wales Road and Greyfriars Road (at rear of office).
Toilets
The nearest facilities are at the Castle Mall and Norwich Railway Station (0.25 miles).
Disabled Access
The local office is at ground level.
Hearing Loop
Hearing loop fitted at public counters.
Cash Machines
Cash machines in High Street banks on Prince of Wales Road.
Post Box
External mail box to the left of the main entrance.
Disabled Parking
Disabled parking: Two disabled places on King Street just round the corner from local office. Disabled places also available at Norwich Railway Station (0.25 miles).
Disabled Toilets
Disabled facilities are provided at Norwich Railway Station (0.25 miles).
Smoking Room
No smoking building; no alternative facilities.
Interview Rooms
One interview room, contact staff for use.
Lifts
Not applicable.
Call Ahead
If you have specific access requirements, please use our call ahead service 0300 790 6818

Directions

By Car

  • by car approaching Norwich from the South West (A11)
  • cross the Norwich Southern Bypass, the Outer Ring Road and the Inner Ring Road (all on roundabouts)
  • this will then take you down St Stephens Street
  • crossing straight over the traffic lights takes you along Red Lion Street (with the Castle ahead of you) and you will bear to the right up Farmers Avenue
  • keep left , then bear left at the traffic lights on Cattle Market Street
  • down the hill, through traffic lights, you will come to Market Avenue
  • keep to the right of this road and through the next set of traffic lights, you will pass Anglia Television on your right
  • you will then be heading into Prince of Wales Road

    • By Bus

    • there are bus stops on Upper King Street and Bank Plain. Both these streets are close to the top of Prince of Wales Road.
    • nearly all buses through Norwich stop at Castle Meadow
    • from here follow signs towards the Railway Station and you will pass Anglia Television on your right
    • you will then be heading into Prince of Wales Road

    By Train

  • Norwich Station (0.25 miles).