The Old Rifle Range and Underground Norwich Tour
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover one of Norwich’s most unusual underground spaces on this guided small-group tour. Begin above ground on Upper St Giles Street, once known as the ‘Harley Street of Norwich’, and uncover stories of the prominent people who lived and worked in this historic part of the city. Then descend beneath the street into a vast, atmospheric space originally created as a merchant’s wine cellar in the 1700s. Discover how it later became a rifle range and hear the stories connected to this long-hidden site. Closed away for decades and rarely seen by the public, the Old Rifle Range offers a fascinating new perspective on the history hidden beneath Norwich.
Inclusions
What's included
- The Old Rifle Range & Underground Norwich Tour
Itinerary
Meet your guide outside the gates of St Giles’ Church and explore the story of Upper St Giles Street. Discover why it became known as the ‘Harley Street of Norwich’ and hear about some of the prominent figures associated with the area. You'll then descend one flight of stairs into the Old Rifle Range, a vast underground space first created as a merchant’s wine cellar in the 1700s. Hear how it was later transformed into a rifle firing range and discover stories connected to its past.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet outside the gates of St Giles’ Church, on the corner of Upper St Giles Street, Norwich.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- The Shoebox Experiences
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable shoes and warm clothing recommended
How it compares in Norwich
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 36 experiences we list in Norwich.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 36.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Norwich
Norwich is a medieval cathedral city in Norfolk, with a Norman castle, cobbled lanes, a long-established market and the Norfolk Broads on its doorstep.
Norwich grew rich on the wool trade and in the Middle Ages was among the largest cities in England. The Norman cathedral, begun in 1096, has a spire rising above the city and a vast cloister, while the castle keep on its mound now houses a museum and art gallery. Elm Hill, a cobbled lane of Tudor houses, and Tombland, the old marketplace by the cathedral close, capture the older city.
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