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The Shoebox Experiences’ ‘Norwich’s Hidden Street Tour’ starts opposite Norwich Castle. Most local buses stop at Castle Meadow for the bustling shopping centres at nearby Market Place and The Lanes.
Castle Meadow is also within easy reach of Norwich bus and train stations. There are direct trains to Norwich from Great Yarmouth (60 mins), Sheringham (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), London (105 mins) and further afield.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Bookings must be made in advance online, using promo code GOOD10. You will need to show your bus/train ticket on arrival, or be able to confirm you have travelled by bike or on foot for your journey.
Valid on the Norwich’s Hidden Street Tour, Sun-Fri inclusive.
National Route 1 passes nearby and the Marriott’s Way follows it to Aylsham. you can also cycle from Norwich to the Norfolk Broads or along the Rebellion Way.
Plan your cycle route here. Or download a Norwich cycle map; Castle Meadow is on the Yellow route, but all city centre routes finish nearby.
You can hire a bike in Norwich from Beryl bike or a bike shop.
Nooks and Crannies, plague history and animal poetry walks include the castle. You can also follow literary, nursing, natural history, orienteering walks in town and Bittern Line walks from the train station.
At the edge of Norwich, the Marriot’s Way and Wherryman’s Way (Cross Norfolk Trail), Kett’s Country, Boudicca Way and Yare Valley Walk footpaths start.
Here is a city map.
ABC or Green Frog taxis.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk.
When you travel by train, a Norwich PlusBus ticket offers unlimited ravel around the city by bus.
Greater Anglia Rail has a range of train ticket discounts and offers at events and attractions.
Groups of three or more travelling by train can save money with a GroupSave ticket.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains, and here’s information on accessibility at The Shoebox Experiences. This tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible as it involves two flights of steep stairs and uneven flooring.
The scenic Bittern Line and Wherry Lines run direct to Norwich.
Getting to The Shoebox Experiences car-free
Here's our recommended route to The Shoebox Experiences. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
There are frequent buses to the Castle Meadow stops from across Norwich. The Red, Yellow and Orange line buses stop outside and others along the road.
Buses also stop on Castle Meadow from: Attleborough (50 mins, bus 13), Aylsham (35 mins, bus 44A & X44), Cromer (70 mins, buses 44A, X40 & X44), Dereham (40 mins, bus 8), Long Stratton (25 mins, bus 36 or bus 2), Mundesley (70 mins, bus X55), North Walsham (45 mins, bus X55 or bus 210), Sheringham (85 mins, buses 44A, X40 & X44) and Wymondham (35 mins, buses 15 & 15A or bus 13).
There are also regular buses to Castle Meadow from: Brundall (30 mins, bus 15 & 15A), Diss (65 mins, bus 2), Hoveton & Wroxham (35 mins, bus 5B), Reepham (45 mins, bus 43) and Stalham (75 mins, bus 5B).
From Norwich bus station
There are direct buses to Norwich bus station from: Beccles (40 mins, buses 146, X2, X21 & X22), Great Yarmouth (40 mins, bus X1 or bus X11), Gorleston (60 mins, bus X11), Kings Lynn (105 mins, buses A, B & C), Lowestoft (90 mins, buses X1, X2, X21 & X22) Peterborough (85 mins, buses A, B & C) and Southwold (95 mins, bus 416). There are also coaches from London.
It’s then a 5-10 minute stroll to The Shoebox Experiences. Our journey planner will show you the walking route, or the next bus.
By train
There are direct trains to Norwich from Cromer (about 45 mins) and Sheringham (60 mins) via Wroxham and North Walsham on the scenic Bittern Line. The scenic Wherry Lines run from Lowestoft (40 mins) and Great Yarmouth (60 mins) via Acle and Brundall.
More services run to London Liverpool Street or Stratford International (105 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Colchester (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins) and Nottingham (2.5 hrs), also to Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
It’s then about a 10 minute stroll to The Shoebox Experiences. Our journey planner will show you the route.
Otherwise, head to bus stop DE and hop on any Green Line bus (14, 14A, 14B, 15, 15A, 15B) or Straight 8 to Castle Meadow. Cross the road and walk back the way you came.
About The Shoebox Experiences
The Shoebox Experiences delivers exciting, unique experiences where customers can make great memories together. Hidden below Castle Meadow surrounding the Norman castle, join us for a fascinating tour of the historic hidden street and under croft lying beneath The Shoebox.
This hour-long tour is led by a local storyteller, history enthusiast and performer. Journey with us down two flights of stairs to explore the layers of architecture dating from the 15th century.
Discover the past of our fine city, with its trades, houses and people. Ponder the myths of eerie prison cells, hidden streets and curious tunnels. Come help us unlock the many mysteries of this space…
For any queries about visiting contact The Shoebox Experiences on 01603 850309 or team@theshoebox.org.uk
Address: The Shoebox Experiences, 21-23 Castle Meadow, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3DH . Visit Website