Tour of a Hidden Medieval Street Beneath the City of Norwich

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step beneath the streets of Norwich and uncover the remains of a hidden medieval street on this unique guided underground tour.

Your experience begins in the heart of Norwich city centre, where you’ll meet your expert guide and hear the fascinating story of how an ordinary shoe shop concealed a forgotten medieval street for decades. After a short introduction, you’ll descend below street level, exploring layers of architecture dating back hundreds of years.

As you explore the atmospheric remains of the underground street and 15th-century dwellings, your guide will bring Norwich’s past to life with stories of merchants, prisoners, rebels and everyday people who once lived and worked here. Discover how the city became one of the most important and wealthy places in medieval England through its booming wool trade and weaving industry.

Along the route, you’ll encounter original architectural features, hidden undercrofts, remnants of old shopfronts and spaces untouched for generations.

What's Included

Norwich's Hidden Street Tours

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located on Castle Meadow, opposite Norwich Castle and next door to Trailfinders.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Your experience begins in the heart of Norwich city centre, where you’ll meet your expert guide and hear the fascinating story of how an ordinary shoe shop concealed a forgotten medieval street for decades. After a short introduction, you’ll descend below street level, exploring layers of architecture dating back hundreds of years. As you explore the atmospheric remains of the underground street and 15th-century dwellings, your guide will bring Norwich’s past to life with stories of merchants, mayors, prisoners, rebels and everyday people who once lived and worked here. Discover how the city became one of the most important and wealthy places in medieval England through its booming wool trade and weaving industry. Along the route, you’ll encounter original architectural features, hidden undercrofts, remnants of old shopfronts and spaces untouched for generations. Hear tales of famous local characters, wartime history, executions, ghosts and strange discoveries made beneath the city.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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