Tour of a Hidden Medieval Street Beneath the City of Norwich｜United Kingdom

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, 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 streets.

This engaging and entertaining tour combines fascinating local history with humour, storytelling and exclusive access to this hidden time capsule. Whether you’re a history lover, curious explorer or first-time visitor to Norwich, this unique underground experience offers a completely different perspective on the city.

At the end of the tour, you’ll return to street level with a newfound appreciation for the hidden history lying beneath Norwich.