Photographs of Norwich courtesy of David Kirkham
Blue Badge Guided Walking Tours 2009
Norwich – City of Centuries
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 Norwich the second greatest city in England.
Cathedral Close
The Close is one of the largest and certainly the loveliest in England. In the shadow of the Cathedral, its graceful old buildings cluster round green spaces and wander down little lanes.
Footsteps of Nelson
Admiral Nelson attended Norwich School – see Norwich as it would have been during his lifetime.
Merchants and Markets
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 Norwich.
‘A pub for every day of the year...’Norwich was once home to over 700 pubs. This tour takes you round some of them, exploring their names, origins and the things that went on in them (not necessarily about the beer!)
Over the Water
Once one of the most populated and congested areas of Norwich, flood, fire and plague have left a fascinating hotchpotch of heritage from the medieval to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Tales of the Riverside
Past the old warehouses and docks of a bygone industrial age, the River Wensum meanders its way through some of the loveliest scenery in Norwich.
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 Norwich
For adults and children – revealing the gruesome underbelly of life in ‘olde norwych’.
An Elizabethan Progress
In 1578 Queen Elizabeth I made her only visit to Norwich, then the second greatest city in England.
Special Events, Other Tours and Groups
Heritage Open Days
Check out the website from 1 August for information.
www.heritageopendays.org
Hallowe'en Horrid Norwich
A tour for children and adults revealing the gruesome underbelly of life in 'olde norwych' with a few tales of witches, dragons and ghosts thrown in! Children must be accommpanied by an adult. Pre-booking advisable.
Christmas
Check directly with the Norwich Tourist Information Centre
Norwich Buildings Tours
Please contact the Norwich Tourist Information Centre for full details
Groups
If you are bringing a party/group then please contact the TIC beforehand to discuss your requirements. Please complete the
booking form (note the form IS current however is refers to 2007! Prices will vary slightly due to the reduction of vat).
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. Tours must be pre-booked at the same time from the TIC only and offer is valid for any 2 walking tours at different times or dates in 2009.
For more information please contact:
Tourist Information Centre
The Forum,
Millennium Plain,
Norwich,
NR2 1TF
Tel: 01603 213993
Fax: 01603 213990
Email: tic@visitnorwich.co.uk
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Guided walking tour booking form