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Handy Magazine – Your local Norwich magazine.

Looking to advertise in Norwich? Handy Magazine reaches thousands of homes and businesses in Costessey and Hellesdon, Norwich. Affordable, local advertising that lands where it matters!

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  • Costessey Apr-May 2025
  • Hellesdon Feb-Mar 2025
  • Costessey Feb-Mar 2025
  • Hellesdon Dec-Jan 2025
  • Costessey Dec-Jan 2025

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Reach thousands of local homes with your business. Find out how to advertise in our Norwich magazine.

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Reach over 15,000 homes & businesses

Looking for a reliable way to showcase your small business? Handy is the perfect way to advertise. Our local Costessey & Hellesdon magazines are delivered free with the post, making it easy for local businesses to connect with their target audience and grow locally.

First published in 2020 for Costessey residents, Handy Magazine now also reaches Hellesdon, taking our total reach to 15,000 homes and businesses.

Why advertise?

Advertising in our Norwich magazine connects your business with thousands of local homes in Costessey, Hellesdon, and beyond. As a trusted local publication, we offer an affordable and effective way to promote your products or services, ensuring your message reaches a wide audience. Whether you’re a small business or an established brand, our magazine helps you stay visible in the local community.

Proven results

In 2023, 95% of advertisers chose to place ads in two or more issues, with those advertising in four issues continuing to advertise throughout the year. This trend continued in 2024, with 100% of businesses advertising in two issues returning for more.

Our proven results show that businesses who advertise in multiple issues see better outcomes – the more often readers see your ad, the more likely they are to choose your business when they need your services.

Community connection

Handy Magazine is more than just a place for ads – it offers a layer of credibility and authenticity, making it a trusted source of local information and connecting the community. By advertising with us and appearing alongside local news, events, recipes, competitions and other great content, you’re not just promoting your business – you’re becoming part of the local conversation.

How it works

It’s simple. Choose your ad size, provide your artwork or let us help with design, and we’ll ensure your ad reaches thousands of local homes in Costessey and Hellesdon. Your advert will appear in a trusted local publication that readers turn to for news, events, and services – ensuring your message gets seen.

Great value local advertising

Our advertising rates are great value, particularly when you take advantage of discounts for multiple issues or both editions. Take a look at the advertising rates for our Costessey and Hellesdon magazines.


Next deadline: Friday July 4th

Delivery starts early August. Don’t miss it!

  • Created locally
  • 7,500 delivered in Costessey
  • 7,500 delivered in Hellesdon
  • 15,000 delivered in total
  • Over 33,000 residents
  • Delivered free with the post
  • Published bi-monthly
  • A5 full colour magazine
  • Ads from under £24 per issue
  • Loved & trusted by residents

“The quality of the magazine is extremely impressive.”

Paul – Paul Thomson Arboricultural

“Brilliant local magazine, the perfect way of advertising my own small business!!”

Abby – The Fern Garden

“It’s brought so much more work in from that side of the city.”

Richard – Rugs2Riches

“Handy is fast becoming my best performing magazine this year!”

Kevin – GutterPro Norfolk

“It has opened a whole new world of local information.”

Ruth – Reader from Costessey

“As a new Hellesdon resident, all of the adverts will be very useful in future!”

Jane – Reader from Hellesdon


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