Name: Curious About Norwich
Rating: 5.0

Curious About Norwich

Start at Norwich Castle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3JU, England

1-90 Years

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Curious About Norwich is a self-guided walking tour experience that explores the rich history and architecture of Norwich. It combines heritage walks with a treasure hunt element, making it engaging for families and friends. The experience offers a fun and interactive way to discover one of England’s most complete medieval cities.

Visitors can explore two walking routes, Castle Circular (1.5 miles) and Castle to Cathedral (1 mile), covering landmarks like Norwich Castle, Elm Hill, Royal Arcade, and the cathedral grounds. The experience includes solving clues with historical significance, discovering hidden gems, exploring markets, shopping streets, and historic buildings. It provides a flexible, self-guided format where participants can walk at their own pace while learning about Norwich’s culture and history.

The experience is available as a downloadable and printable version for £7.49 or as a booklet for £7.99 plus P&P.

Overall, it offers an enjoyable mix of sightseeing, learning, and interactive exploration. The combination of walking routes and treasure hunt elements keeps visitors engaged throughout the experience. With its historic setting and flexible format, it is a great way to explore Norwich in a unique and memorable way.

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Embark on our self-guided walking tours in Norwich, designed to lead you through the city's rich history and stunning architecture. These heritage walks offer a unique treasure hunt experience, perfect for families and friends seeking to uncover Norwich's hidden gems.
Whether you're interested in historic landmarks or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, our tours provide an engaging way to explore Norwich's city centre.
Norwich is the most complete medieval city in England. There's England's largest and most colourful outdoor market, built under the controlling eye of the 11th century castle nearby.
Shopping in The Lanes and beyond make it one of England's top 10 places to shop, and Elm Hill is a chocolate-box street often used by TV and film makers.
Take a stroll round the cathedral and its grounds, discover beautifully architected buildings which abound, or simply sit in the shade of the many trees, sipping your drink.
An exploration of Norwich's city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Completing the treasure hunt keeps everyone actively engaged, and urges you to look up, down and every which-way - so you won't miss out on any of the city's treasures.
Most clues are chosen for their historical value, so you'll learn about the diverse culture, significant people and extraordinary events which have influenced Norwich in becoming what it is today.

What to see

Castle Circular - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms: From the imposing castle, high on a hill, you initially explore some of Norwich’s more quirky shopping streets, before arriving at a colourful area, dominated by a unique English market. Pass through the elegant and stunning Royal Arcade and exit the city’s bustle to explore a characterful street, headed by a medieval church. Traverse a leafy churchyard and end your walk back at the foot of the famous Norwich Castle.
Castle to Cathedral - 1 mile / 1.6 kms: From the castle discover some of Norwich’s most striking streets. Bridewell Alley, renowned for its museum, housed in a former prison for women and beggars. Princes Street, with its magnificent Halls dating back to the 14th century. The delightfully quaint Elm Hill, frequently used as a film set for TV and movie productions. Finally, arrive at the grounds of the cathedral, whose awesome beauty has reached out to all who visit, for over 900 years.