{"id":13330,"date":"2025-02-25T10:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T10:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshoebox.org.uk\/the-shoebox-experiences\/?page_id=13330"},"modified":"2025-03-10T18:22:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T18:22:00","slug":"private-hire-and-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theshoebox.org.uk\/the-shoebox-experiences\/private-hire-and-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Hire &amp; Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"section hero-banner overflow-visible relative cut-out theme--default\">\n    <div data-slider=\"hero-banner-slider\" data-slider-layout=\"cut-out\">\n            <div class=\"hero-banner-slide h-full experiences\">\n            <div class=\"lg:grid-stack lg:min-h-[700px] \">\n                <div class=\"container  grid lg:grid-stack h-full\">\n                    <div class=\"lg:max-w-1\/2 order-1 self-center\">\n                        <div class=\"content prose lg:py-medium text-center lg:text-left\">\n                            <h1 class='heading text-h1 text-balance 2xl:max-w-3\/4'>Private Hire &amp; Groups<\/h1>                                                            <div class=\"prose tracking-[0.9px] flex flex-col items-center lg:items-start\"><h4><b>Are you looking for something different for your group visit?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At The Shoebox we bring history to life through fun and engaging experiences for groups of any age and number. From the underground tour of our \u2018hidden street\u2019, to hidden gems and walking tours of scenic Norwich, we\u2019ll help you tailor an event you\u2019ll be talking about for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"buttons\">\n    \n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"button button--default \" data-dialog=\"dialog-leave-a-message\" data-post-id=\"13330\">Enquire today<\/button>\n    <\/div>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"container grid-stack max-lg:justify-center relative order-2 -z-10\">\n                        <div class=\"flex items-center justify-center relative negative-margin max-lg:min-h-[400px] pointer-events-none\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" 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Whether you&#8217;re interested in exploring<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Norwich<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2019s \u2018hidden street\u2019 beneath<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Castle Meadow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or taking a scenic walking tour of the city &#8211; we can customise our tours for any group and be sure to fit around your timetable too! Let us help make your next school trip an unforgettable experience for your students!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Private tours<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Looking to arrange a private tour for your group? We can cater to any group size and offer a range of tours showcasing the beautiful city of Norwich and its hidden history. Our dedicated team is here to take the stress out of planning, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for you and your group.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Paranormal groups<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The undercroft beneath The Shoebox on<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Castle Meadow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provides a unique experience for a paranormal investigation. Ghost hunters can venture into the remains of a medieval street, surrounded by architecture from the 15th century, making it the ideal setting to uncover the darker side of Norwich. We&#8217;ve heard tales of previous paranormal discoveries &#8211; what will your group uncover?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Team development days<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Want to <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">celebrate your team\u2019s unique talents and achievements? Want to help your hard-working staff reconnect and recharge? We are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">uniquely placed to offer fun, personalised team day packages at our Castle Meadow venue, which invest in your staff\u2019s wellbeing and the creation of strong working relationships to help you achieve your organisation\u2019s goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Contact us<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Curious about how we can accommodate your group? 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