Historic Church Tours 2018 - Norwich: A Fine City - BOOKINGS CLOSED
St Augustine's Church, Norwich, Norfolk
Norwich has a rich ecclesiastical history, which will be uncovered on foot on this one-day walking tour.
BOOKINGS FOR THIS TOUR HAVE NOW CLOSED
The fine medieval city of Norwich is a treasure trove of historic churches and grand cathedrals, so what better way to explore its rich heritage than with us on this walking tour? Starting from Norwich train station we will make the short walk to our first stop, Norwich Cathedral, the most complete Norman cathedral in England. Building began in 1096 and we will uncover its 900-year history during our tour here.
We continue our journey with two historic churches from our collection: St John Maddermarket and St Augustine’s. St John Maddermarket has stood for over 500 years (although a gas explosion in 1876 nearly put an end to that!) and is home to monuments of some of Norwich’s most powerful individuals, including MPs and mayors from the 16th century. St. Augustine’s has the sole-surviving seventeenth-century brick tower in Norwich, while the rest of the building dates from the medieval period.
Our final visit of the day takes us west of the city-centre to Norwich’s second cathedral, dedicated to St John the Baptist. Designed by George Gilbert Scott Jr, the Cathedral was commissioned by Henry Fitzalan Howard as a gift to the Roman Catholics of Norwich. While it was completed in 1910, it was only in 1976 that it was made Cathedral of the new Diocese of East Anglia. Up until this point, it was thought that the church of St John the Baptist was the largest parish church in the country.
Meeting point and timings: Meet at Norwich train station at 10.00, returning to the train station by 18.00.
What is included: The price of the tour includes lunch and, where applicable, entrance fees.
How to book: The easiest way to book is online, simply click on the ‘Book Now’ button above and complete the online booking process. Alternatively, download and print a booking form, returning it to us at ‘The Churches Conservation Trust, Society House, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL’, or call us on 0800 206 1463 (Mon-Fri; 09.30-17.00).
Once your booking has been processed, you will be sent a booking confirmation. Your tour itinerary, which will provide you with more detailed tour information, including timings of the day, will be sent to you 7-10 days before the start of the tour.
Please note: On all of our tours there is at the very least a fair amount of walking, quite often over worn and uneven surfaces. They are not suitable for anyone with difficulties with everyday walking and stair climbing. All tour details are correct at the time of publication. In the event that details are changed, guests will be notified as soon as possible.
If you have any concerns or questions relating to the tour then please call us on 0800 206 1463 or email us at [email protected].