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A Medieval Menu in Norwich and Norfolk
But what was on a medieval menu? Were the poor reduced to eating very little variety, or did they have a plethora of ingredients available to choose from?
The Macabre Ghosts and Legends of East Anglia
East Anglia is a region with a long and macabre history. Battles have been fought amongst its marshes and woods, murders have shocked its inhabitants, invasions have come sweeping from our coast and executions have thrilled and terrified its mobs. With the lands being so rich with the blood of the people, and with most of the area being made up of huge swathes of quiet, rural countryside, it’s no wonder that this place is so steeped in legend.
Meet the Experience Hosts returns!
Meet the team that makes the dream work. Hear stories from Norwich’s past – our favourites and some that are exclusive to this tour and have a complimentary drink on us!
Norwich, A Blood-soaked History
The history of Norwich is long. As with any settlement around the world, with age, comes a history filled with the violence and bloodshed. Where there are great concentrations of people, you will find battles, tragic accidents, revolts, riots and good, old-fashioned, murder. So it is unsurprising to find that Norwich’s streets, if representing the amount of blood spilled on them over the centuries, would run like a river. What follows are the...
Mysterious Giant Shoebox Coming to Castle Quarter!
We’re inviting you to lift the lid on our historic tours and experiences this October half term. Our mysterious Shoebox will be appearing in Castle Quarter. You will all be invited inside to experience a snippet of The Shoebox Experiences, and get inspired with quirky activities that you never knew were hiding right on your doorstep!
After Dark Experience ticket giveaway – the T&Cs
After Dark Experience – all you need to know before entering.
After Dark Experience
Join us for a night of spine-chilling stories, unearthed from the darkest corners of our city’s history.
This is a one-off 90 minute exclusive event – the stories are based on our Lantern Light Underground Tour so choose booking wisely. There will be no holding back with this tour, expect the darkest and bloodiest stories, with no filter, for this evening. 18+ years only.
Meet the Experience Hosts
Join us for our exclusive event, Meet the Experience Hosts! Meet the team that makes the dream work. Hear stories from Norwich's past - our favourites and some that are exclusive to this tour and have a complimentary drink on us! Topics include: ✨ Max: Weaving the tales of Norwich's textile heritage. 🐾 Holly: Furry and feathered stories from the city's past. 👻 Nyree: Dark stories from Norwich’s history. Tickets are £25 and incredibly limited,...
Creatures and Features (A look at hidden Norwich)
(Thank you to Louise who asked us to look into the creatures and features of our city! This one is for you but is also for all of you looking to learn a bit more about the hidden parts of Norwich!) Norwich is full of lots of hidden creatures and features that watch us in our everyday movements. To those of us that live here, the streets of Norwich are a familiar sight. Many of us probably think we know all there is to know in terms of places...
Are you our next Experience Host?
We are hiring! We’re seeking a dynamic Experience Host to join our team. Are you an enthusiastic individual with a passion for local history and helping to make a difference in the community? We are looking for a charismatic communicator, who can deliver an experience to remember!