Top Norwich Culture in 2026

Lots of tours employ comedy to get you learning and laughing, and there are plenty of ghost walks out there to choose from, but not many of them combine the two. With this spooky Norwich walking tour, you get the best of both worlds as your guide shares heaps of local history and takes you to the city’s (allegedly) most haunted spots.

Created by a dedicated researcher with a passion for uncovering the unique history of coastal towns, this atmospheric audio tour explores the storied past of a seaside champion. While standard tours stick to dry scripts and tourist-heavy piers, this digital experience leads you along the rugged 100-million-year-old coastline and through the quiet backstreets where Cromer’s true character is found. The narrative highlights tales of daring maritime rescues and local legends like the suffragette Emily Davison. Using smart GPS technology, the authentic commentary and local insights play automatically as you walk, functioning entirely offline to ensure a seamless exploration without data concerns. By the time you pass the historic Red Lion Hotel and stand before the towering spire of Cromer Parish Church, the town’s heritage will have transformed into a vivid, personal history. You will leave the walk feeling less like a visitor and more like a true Norfolk insider.

The year is 300 CE. You are Antonius, a Roman diplomat summoned to Camulodunum. The governor suspects a murder plot and needs your help. Four conspirators, a poison, and a body disposal plan are hidden across Britain's oldest recorded town. Solve 10 puzzles at Roman landmarks. Count chariot gates at Britain's only Roman Circus. Decode clues at the largest surviving gateway. Spot a hidden rose in a 1,800-year-old mosaic that reveals the murder weapon. Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Butt Road Car Park. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a team of up to 3 or solo. Discover why Claudius may have arrived on a war elephant, where a secret cult worshipped underground by oil lamp, and how a mosaic was once a Roman status symbol bigger than any sports car. About 80 minutes, 10 stops, 3.5 km across Colchester. Available 9am to 4pm. Perfect for history lovers and mystery fans exploring a Roman assassination plot.

Discover Norwich’s hidden gems that most tourists miss whilst solving clues and decoding puzzles with this treasure hunt-style. Explore the city’s medieval and Tudor landmarks, including Norwich Cathedral and the Market Place, as you learn about its rich history. Perfect for travelers looking for a unique take on a typical walking tour. Available in English and Dutch.

Norwich is an ancient city and religious centre, boasting two cathedrals and dozens of medieval churches. The people of Norwich, however, are anything but traditional. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the stories of the dissidents and rebels who stood up for what they believed in, sometimes paying a very high price for their convictions. The tour starts outside Norwich Cathedral, a beautiful example of Norman architecture founded in 1096 by bishop Herbert de Losinga. You’ll enter Tombland (old English for “Empty Space”), an ancient market area where you’ll hear about its surprising past. You’ll wind your way through the old city centre, past lots of tempting cafés, restaurants, and independent shops en route to Norwich Castle. You’ll follow the banks of the River Wensum, as you make your way towards a brick artillery tower called Cow Tower that was built in 1398 to protect the city.

Norwich is a charming medieval city with a thriving arts and cultural scene. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll see some of the city’s most significant landmarks and hear stories its best artistic and cultural highlights. The tour begins at the Edith Cavell Memorial with the brave story of the British nurse who heroically freed 200 allied soldiers in Belgium. You’ll visit the medieval Norwich Castle, the elegant Royal Arcade with its Art Nouveau splendor, and wander through vibrant Norwich Market with its distinctive striped roofs, continuing a trading tradition that dates back 900 years. At the South Asia Collection, you’ll see a museum housed in a former Victorian skating rink, which features extraordinary artefacts from India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia. The tour concludes at the Maddermarket Theatre, originally an 18th-century chapel that became an Elizabethan-style playhouse in 1921, named after the medieval market where madder plants used for red dye were sold.

Learn about a nastier side of Norwich’s history that most tourists will never discover on this group walking tour. Instead of shying away from the darker side of the city’s past, this tour takes you through the tough stuff as you check out major sights like Norwich Cathedral, The Great Hospital, and more.

Set sail on a high-speed jet boat from South Pier in Lowestoft, and head either north or south (depending on conditions) to enjoy panoramic views of the coast. Spot seabirds and marine life, and experience the thrill of sailing at speed with your experienced skipper. Learn about the maritime history of the area and hear stories about notable local people who once lived here.

Centuries of rebuilding have buried most of Norwich's medieval past, so it's easy to miss at street level. Head underground with a guide, starting beneath a former shoe store in the city center, to see the remains of a lost medieval street and the 15th-century dwellings that once lined it—shop fronts, original architectural features, and hidden undercrofts.

Walk Norwich's medieval streets after dark with a local storyteller on the city's ultimate ghost tour. From the shadow of the cathedral to cobbled Elm Hill and ancient Tombland, uncover chilling true tales of plague, witchcraft, public executions and restless spirits — including East Anglia's most feared creature, Black Shuck. Blending real history with folklore, humour and atmospheric storytelling, it's an unforgettable evening for believers and sceptics alike.

Discover one of Norwich’s most unusual underground spaces on this guided small-group tour. Begin above ground on Upper St Giles Street, once known as the ‘Harley Street of Norwich’, and uncover stories of the prominent people who lived and worked in this historic part of the city. Then descend beneath the street into a vast, atmospheric space originally created as a merchant’s wine cellar in the 1700s. Discover how it later became a rifle range and hear the stories connected to this long-hidden site. Closed away for decades and rarely seen by the public, the Old Rifle Range offers a fascinating new perspective on the history hidden beneath Norwich.

Choose between four unique walking tours and explore the storied past of Colchester with an expert guide. The tour leader will be a trained Colchester Council-recognized Guide and full member of The Colchester Tourist Guide Association (CTGA). So, from tales of ghosts and witches to the history of Romans in the area, you can bet they know their stuff.

The perfect tour for any fan of maritime history or sea-faring exploits, this tour of Lewstoft harbor takes in all the sites in and around the harbor. Sail out into the bay, and find wrecks and historic vessels — as well as working ones — you wouldn’t see from land. Learn about the history of Lowestoft and its connections to fishing, trade and the sea.

Discover the rich history of Colchester with guided tours that bring 2000 years of heritage to life. Join our knowledgeable guides as you stroll through the historic streets, learning about the Roman legions, the largest Norman castle keep in Europe, and the events of the Civil War. Experience an exclusive visit to one of the few Roman theatres in Britain and delve into tales of Boudicca's rebellion. Perfect for history buffs and families alike, our regular walks are available three times a week or can be customized for private groups. - Regular tours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 AM - Personal tours available for a minimum of two people at any time - Explore themed walks including Medieval, Tudor, and Haunted Colchester - Ticket prices: £18 for adults, £8 for children under 16

Explore Colchester the fun way, playing the Lost Centurion cellphone game in the style of an escape room mission. As psychic investigator Exodus Hinge, follow clues left by a Roman centurion, unlocking stories about Colchester’s history. The game lasts around 1.5 hours and is best played during daytime hours. For the best experience, book one ticket each, although you can share a phone.

Chase the hidden powers discovered in Colchester! Navigate through the city's historic streets while uncovering the groundbreaking experiments of the man who revealed the Earth’s magnetic powers. This interactive adventure invites players to engage with the environment, using a guided app to discover virtual clues linked to significant landmarks. With puzzles designed for collaboration and insight, this experience nurtures curiosity and teamwork, making it perfect for families, friends, or corporate groups seeking a unique challenge in a real-world setting. With our innovative outdoor escape games your surroundings become the game. Guided by your phone, your team explores real landmarks, uncovering virtual clues and solving puzzles that connect directly to the world around you. It’s part treasure hunt, part walking tour, and part mystery thriller. An immersive experience where history, legend, and imagination collide right in the streets beneath your feet.

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.

This self-guided Norfolk road trip is designed to show how the region’s waterways, coast and historic towns connect into one coherent journey rather than a series of separate day trips. Instead of piecing routes together yourself, the guide links Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk Coast into a clear touring structure that flows naturally from city streets to river landscapes and wide coastal horizons. You can follow the full route from Norwich to the coast or explore individual sections depending on your timeframe. Along the way the guide highlights historic towns, harbour villages, nature-rich marshes and some of England’s most distinctive coastal scenery. Rather than a rigid itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, route progression and flexible time-based planning so you can adapt around wildlife watching, coastal walks and slower travel. With 12 months access included, you can start planning well before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.