Guidebook NORWICH- start
a journey of exploration
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In this guide you'll find visitor information, special themed pages and
travel advice on getting
here and getting
around.
Or you can dive straight into the heart of the city
of Norwich,
explore the world famous Norfolk
Broads or
the surrounding areas of Broadland andSouth
Norfolk. |
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Every visitor, whatever their interests, soon discovers the delights
offered by Norwich and
the idyllic landscapes of the surrounding countryside and
the Norfolk
Broads.
Set in the heart of |
Historic Norwich
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Every visitor soon discovers the delights of the most complete
medieval city in |
From the medieval period until the start of the Industrial RevolutionNorwich
was
Today, visitors will find museums,
cafés, shops and
all manner of businesses housed in glorious
heritage buildings with incredible
architecture from
the Norman,
medieval, Georgian, Victorian and modern eras. Heritage
is celebrated in a host of historic buildings including The
Maids Head Hotel which
is allegedly theoldest
hotel in the
Norwich's oldest street, Elm
Hill, located in the historic Cathedral
Quarter, is a beautifully preserved cobbled street (and
the oldest in Norwich) with half timbered merchant’s houses and small
specialist shops selling antiques, crafts and even collectable
teddy bears.The
Norwich Lanes as
the name suggests in an attractive series of ancient winding alleyways,
paths and pedestrianised streets where many independent
businesses have
made their homes.
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Blue Badge Guided Walking
The ancient settlement of ‘Northwic’ was first recorded in Saxon times. Over a
thousand years later the city has survived Norman invasion, rebellion, plague,
fire and war. A brief plunge into the people and events which made
Cathedral Close
The Close is one of the largest and certainly the loveliest in
In
the Footsteps of Nelson
Admiral Nelson attended
Merchants of
From the original Norman market place follow the trail of the Norwich Merchants
who traded their wares far and wide from the many assorted markets of
‘A
pub for every day of the year...’
Over
the Water
Once one of the most populated and congested areas of
Tales of the
Past the old warehouses and docks of a bygone industrial age, the River Wensum
meanders its way through some of the loveliest scenery in
When
George was King
Follow in the steps of the dandies of Gentlemen’s Walk and recall the wealth and
influence of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The
Dead Parrot tour
Absolutely nothing to do with Monty Python (well almost nothing!), but an
eclectic mix of old and new, historical and cultural, as you walk around the
Castle mound.
The
Victorian tour
The Victorian era was one of the greatest periods of expansion and innovation,
causing major social change and economic upheaval.
Horrid
For adults and children – revealing the gruesome underbelly of life in ‘olde
norwych’.
Cromwell and the Stuarts
A time if civil war, Charles 1 and Oliver Cromwell, the deposition of James II
and the glorious revolution.
Special Events, Other
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days, 6 to 9 September 2012
Trafalgar Day, 21 October at 11.30am
On the anniversary of Trafalgar explore Nelsons many connections with Norwich,
from his schooldays to his gift to the city, and find out what Norwich was like
during his lifetime.
Hallowe'en Horrid
Groups
If you are bringing a party/group then please contact the TIC beforehand to
discuss your requirements. Please complete the booking form.
Prices and Tickets
Prices for walking tours are £4.00 per adult and £1.50 per child (Go4less
£1.50). Special Events are priced separately. Tickets can be purchased in
advance or on the day - subject to availability. Evening tour tickets can also
be purchased from the tour guide, subject to availability.
Special Offer
Book 2 different tours for £5 adult/Go4less £2.
For more information please contact:
Tourist Information Centre,
The Forum, Millennium Plain,
Tel: 01603
213999 Fax: 01603
213990 Email: tic@visitnorwich.co.uk
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