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The Old Rifle Range and Underground Norwich Tour
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Comfortable shoes and warm clothing recommended
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The Old Rifle Range & Underground Norwich Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
We meet outside the gates of St Giles’ Church, on the corner of Upper St Giles Street, Norwich.
Return
The Old Rifle Range and Underground Norwich Tour
About
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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The Old Rifle Range & Underground Norwich Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
We meet outside the gates of St Giles’ Church, on the corner of Upper St Giles Street, Norwich.
Return
Itinerary
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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.
