The Maids Head Hotel, Tombland and Elm Hill Guided Tour

Schedule

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am

UTC+01:00

Location

The Maids Head Hotel | Norwich, EN

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A 1½ hour guided walking tour of historic Tombland, Norwich’s first market place, picturesque Elm Hill and the Maids Head Hotel.
About this Event

A 1½ hour guided walking tour of historic Tombland, Norwich’s ancient Anglo-Scandinavian Market Place and picturesque Elm Hill, with coffee or tea and stories at the historic Maids Head Hotel. Hear the stories of Nurse Edith Cavell, Sir Thomas Erpingham and the Battle of Agincourt, the Norwich Riot of 1272, Kett’s Rebellion, Royal visitors to the Maids Head, Walter Eghe’s lucky escape, the Samson and Hercules dance hall, picturesque Elm Hill. Meet outside the Maids Head Hotel in Tombland.

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The Maids Head Hotel, 20 Tombland, Norwich, United Kingdom

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GBP 11.00

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