2-Hour Tombland Walking Tour in Norwich with Shardlake's City

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tombland, Norwich's ancient Anglo-Scandinavian market place
• 02 Visit Norwich Cathedral Close and Bishop's Gate
• 03 Climb to Kett's Heights for fabulous views across the city
• 04 See the site of the Battle of Palace Plain and riverside medieval defences

Take a guided walking tour celebrating CJ Sansom's best-selling novel Tombland, following Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake's visit to Norwich during Kett's Rebellion in 1549. Explore key locations linked to the story, from Tombland and Norwich Cathedral Close to Kett's Heights and the riverside defences, while discovering the city's Tudor and medieval past.

Climb up to Kett's Heights and the remains of St Michael's Chapel, with its fabulous view across the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Norwich

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Highlights of Shardlake's Norwich

• Start at the Maids Head Hotel and visit Tombland, the ancient Anglo-Scandinavian market place, Norwich Cathedral Close, and Bishop's Gate.
• Climb up to Kett's Heights and the remains of St Michael's Chapel, with its fabulous view across the city.
• Follow the north side of the river with views of the medieval Cow Tower and surviving city walls near the Pockthorpe Gate location.
• Witness the site where the Battle of Palace Plain occurred.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tea or coffee at the Maids Head Hotel at the end of the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Norwich, UK

Tour start

Norwich, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.