But Bowthorpe, just 15 minutes away from Norwich, offers far more than being a hotspot for protesters last summer. Here are five reasons to visit the unassuming village just a stone's throw away from the city. Bowthorpe Southern Park, a sprawling green place full of horses that the River Yare runs through, is also a must-visit. See the ruins, feel the historyThe Ruin of St Michael's and All Angels Church in Bowthorpe (Image: Newsquest)Bowthorpe is home to a ruined Medieval church, St Michael's and All Angels. Visit cult-like RoysRoys in Bowthorpe (Image: Adrian Judd)Many people think you have to trek all the way to Wroxham to explore the world of Roys.