Carrow House and The Forgotten Vaults

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step inside Carrow House and uncover the history hidden within one of Norwich’s most intriguing buildings.

Once the grand residence of the Colman family, makers of the city’s famous mustard, Carrow House offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and legacy of one of Norwich’s most influential families.

Explore its once lavish rooms as your guide shares stories of industry, innovation and intrigue. Then descend below ground into the atmospheric vaults, sealed away for decades and now reopened for visitors to discover.

Combining an impressive historic house with rarely seen underground spaces, this fully guided 90-minute experience reveals another side of Norwich’s past.

What's Included

Admission fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Old Carrow House

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Meet your guide at Old Carrow House before stepping inside the former residence of the Colman family. Explore its historic rooms and hear stories of the family, their famous mustard-making legacy and their influence on Norwich. Then descend below ground into the vaults hidden beneath Carrow House. Sealed away for decades and rarely seen by the public, these atmospheric underground spaces reveal another layer of the building’s history.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by The Shoebox Experiences

Tags

Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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