Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour
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The Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is a free event celebrating the writers who have lived in Norwich and those who have written about the city. The event takes place at The Forum in Norwich. The tour is a part of the Norwich Book Festival. The event is free to attend.
Celebrate the writers who have lived in Norwich and those who have written about the city on this tour. A Norwich Book Festival event.
Norwich is a UNESCO City of Literature. Celebrate the writers who have lived in the city and those who have written about Norwich on this walking tour, which starts outside The Forum and ends in Tombland.
Listen to readings and hear stories about writers from Julian of Norwich to Daniel Defoe Parson Woodforde, Amelia Opie, Harriet Martineau, Anna Sewell, JB Priestley, Ian McEwan and more. There's Shakespeare at the Erpingham Gate, the tale of Will Kemp's 'Nine Days Wonder' at the Maddermarket, excerpts from the Paston Letters and the proud history of libraries and newspapers in the city.
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Frequently asked questions
Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00.
Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is held at The Forum in Norwich (Bethel Street, Millennium Plain, NR2 1BH).
Entry to Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is free.
The forecast for Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is Light drizzle · 11°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Forum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is a free event celebrating the writers who have lived in Norwich and those who have written about the city. The event takes place at The Forum in Norwich. The tour is a part of the Norwich Book Festival. The event is free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Celebrate the writers who have lived in Norwich and those who have written about the city on this tour. A Norwich Book Festival event.
Norwich is a UNESCO City of Literature. Celebrate the writers who have lived in the city and those who have written about Norwich on this walking tour, which starts outside The Forum and ends in Tombland.
Listen to readings and hear stories about writers from Julian of Norwich to Daniel Defoe Parson Woodforde, Amelia Opie, Harriet Martineau, Anna Sewell, JB Priestley, Ian McEwan and more. There's Shakespeare at the Erpingham Gate, the tale of Will Kemp's 'Nine Days Wonder' at the Maddermarket, excerpts from the Paston Letters and the proud history of libraries and newspapers in the city.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Forum. Searching near Bethel Street, Millennium Plain, NR2 1BH; check-in Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour?
Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour taking place?
Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is held at The Forum in Norwich (Bethel Street, Millennium Plain, NR2 1BH).
How much are tickets for Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour?
Entry to Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is free.
What will the weather be like at Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour?
The forecast for Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour is Light drizzle · 11°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Is there anywhere to stay near Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Forum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour?
Tickets for Norwich, the City of Stories walking tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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