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17 February 2023
Discover the stories of Norwich’s historic alleys, lanes and passages on this tour which starts at The Forum NR2 1BH and ends outside the Maddermarket Theatre.
5 October 2023
This 2 hour guided walking tour celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk from street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries to Pablo Fanque, the UK’s first black circus impresario, the American servicemen who brought rhythm and blues and soul music to the city and Lucas the 1960s US airman, who settled in Norfolk, and gave soul to the Orford Cellar.
11 October 2023
This guided walking tour, with Norwich tour guide Paul Dickson starts outside The Forum. The tour celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk from street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries to Pablo Fanque, the UK’s first black circus impresario, the American servicemen who brought rhythm and blues and soul music to the city and Lucas the 1960s US airman, who settled in Norfolk, and gave soul to the Orford Cellar.
22 March 2023
14 December 2020
There’s plenty of amazing free things to do in Norwich. Cathedral tours, secret gardens, riverside walks, and more. Discover our top picks for 2021.
10 August 2023
A half-day guided tour exploring part of Fairhaven Garden, the village of Ranworth and surrounding countryside, including St Helen’s Church, known as ‘the Cathedral of the Broads’. The tour starts and finishes at Fairhaven Garden.
26 August 2023
This guided walk starts outside the Maids Head Hotel in Tombland (NR3 1LB), the 10th century Anglo-Danish Market Place, then heads along the river from the Quayside, the original Anglo-Scandinavian port, passing St James’ Mill, Cow Tower and Bishop’s Bridge to Pull’s Ferry, the Cathedral’s 15th century water gate. Hear about historic trade and industry, including the role of the wherry and the story of the Great Hospital.
15 July 2023 - 3 September 2023
Get ready for a summer of fun at Holkham! With a bustling programme of events from outdoor theatre, expert-led tours of Holkham Hall and the Walled Garden, children’s nature activities and even bat walks too, there’s plenty to suit everybody!
22 August 2023
The tour starts and finishes at the Maids Head Hotel and includes Tombland, the ancient Anglo-Scandinavian Market Place, Augustine Steward’s House, Norwich Cathedral Close, Bishopgate (Holme Street in the novel) and the Great Hospital, Bishop’s Bridge, the site of Bishop’s Gate and Lollards Pit, followed by a climb up to Kett’s Heights and the remains of St Michael’s Chapel, with fabulous view across the city.
11 August 2023