Norwich

Complete, detailed guide on how to reach the Norwich Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with directions and tips for car 🚗, train 🚆, bus 🚌, parking 🅿️ and how to pay, exactly where to find the building 🏢, and a clear Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Norwich

📌 Centre Name:
PSI at Sackville Place – Life in the UK Test Centre

📍 Address:
Sackville Place, Ground Floor,
Room 23–24, 44–48 Magdalen Street,
Norwich, NR3 1JU, UK 🇬🇧

🛠️ Facilities:
✔️ Wheelchair access
✔️ Guide dog friendly 

➡️ The centre is located near the northern edge of Norwich town centre, in the area with shops and cafes. 

🚗 1. By Car (Driving & Parking 🚗)

🛣️ Driving Directions

• Norwich is connected by the A140 (from north/south) and A47 (east/west).

• Follow signs toward Magdalen Street / Norwich city centre.

• Put NR3 1JU into your satnav/Google Maps for the test centre entrance on Sackville Place. 

🅿️ Parking 🅿️

There is no dedicated parking at the test centre, but several nearby car parks make it easy:

📍 Odeon Car Park
✔️ ~150 m north of the test centre 🚶‍♂️
💷 ~£1.20 per hour
📱 Pay: JustPark app only
👉 This is the first recommended option. 

📍 Gildengate Car Park
✔️ Across the road from the venue
💷 ~£1.50 per hour
💳 Pay: JustPark app or cash
👉 Very close but fewer spaces — so try Odeon first. 

💡 Parking Tips
✔️ Arrive earlier in the day for easier parking.
✔️ Always check signs/apps for prices/time limits. 

🚆 2. By Train 🚆

🚉 Nearest Station

📍 Norwich Train Station — about 1.5 km (~15–20 min walk) from the test centre.

👣 Walking Route from the Station

1. Exit the station and head north‑west across the River Yare on Prince of Wales Road.

2. Turn right onto Upper King Street.

3. Continue north past Tombland and Wensum Street.

4. Cross the bridge over the river via Fye Bridge.

5. Head north on Magdalen Street — the entrance to Sackville Place is just off St. Crispin’s Road. 

🚆 Tip: Walking is straightforward and often quicker than catching a bus from the station due to short distances. 

🚌 3. By Bus 🚌

Norwich has frequent local buses that serve stops close to the test centre. Some good stops to aim for: 

🚏 Nearby Bus Stops (all ~5–7 min walk)

✔️ Anglia Square
✔️ Edward Street
✔️ Tombland
✔️ Palace Street

📍 From any of these, simply walk toward Magdalen Street and follow signs to Sackville Place. 

💳 How to Pay on Buses
✔️ London-style or local service buses usually accept contactless payment (card/phone).
✔️ Check local bus apps or Google Maps for exact route numbers/times.

🚶 Walking from stops:

• From Anglia Square: head south along Magdalen Street → Sackville Place.

• From Tombland or Edward Street: go north through the city centre → around the river → follow signs to Sackville Place. 

🏢 4. Finding the Test Centre Entrance 🏢

📍 The Norwich centre is inside Sackville Place on Magdalen Street, which can be accessed through an archway between local shops.

🔎 Landmarks and local cues:
✔️ Look for La Petite Coffee Shop and Beatniks music store on Magdalen Street — the entrance to Sackville Place is between them. 
✔️ Once inside the courtyard/complex, Rooms 23–24 on the Ground Floor are the test rooms. 
✔️ You’ll see signage for PSI / Life in the UK Test once you’re at Sackville Place. 

🦽 Accessibility: Wheelchair access and guide dog facilities are available.

📝 Tips Before You Travel

✔️ Arrive 15–20 minutes early before your test time.
✔️ Bring your valid photo ID used for booking (passport/BRP) — required for entry. (GOV.UK)
✔️ Plan your journey beforehand, and check bus/train times on the day.

✅ Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre Address:
PSI at Sackville Place, Ground Floor (Rooms 23–24),
44–48 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JU 🇬🇧 

🚗 By Car

✔️ Enter NR3 1JU in GPS/Google Maps
✔️ Park at Odeon Car Park (150 m north) 🅿️
✔️ Or Gildengate Car Park (across the road) 🅿️
✔️ Pay via JustPark/cash 💳

🚆 By Train

✔️ Norwich Train Station → ~15–20 min walk 🚶
✔️ Follow Prince of Wales Rd → Upper King Street → Magdalen Street to Sackville Place

🚌 By Bus

✔️ Stop at Anglia Square, Edward St, Tombland, Palace St 🚏
✔️ Both ~5–7 min walk to test centre 🚶
✔️ Contactless payment usually accepted 💳

🏢 Finding the Building

✔️ Look for entrance between La Petite Coffee Shop & Beatniks 🪩
✔️ Go through arch to Sackville Place
✔️ Test rooms 23–24 on Ground Floor

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive early ⏰
✔️ Bring photo ID 📄
✔️ Check local transport before departure 🗺️