Historical tours of Old Carrow House

Discover more of what lies behind the doors of Old Carrow House with these engaging heritage tours led by The Shoebox Experience. Each visit offers a glimpse into the lives of the Colman family, whose influence helped shape Norwich through innovation, enterprise, and philanthropy.
As you move through the house, you’ll explore a series of historic spaces, each with its own story to tell. From elegant rooms that once hosted guests to quieter corners where important decisions were made. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights, anecdotes, and lesser-known details that bring the building’s past to life.
Although these are shorter taster tours, they offer a rich introduction to the history of Carrow House and its significance within the city. Perfect for those curious about Norwich’s heritage, the experience provides a unique opportunity to step inside a site that has long been closed to the public and discover the legacy it holds today.

Timings

Monday 14 September:

1030, 1145 & 1330

Wednesday 16 September:

1030, 1145 & 1330

Location & directions

Carrow House, King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2TG

Directions:

On arrival at Carrow House, follow the route through our gates to the right of the building, past the Orangery. Here you will see a large car park where you can leave your car for the duration of your visit for free. However, we are close to Norwich train station, there's a bus stop and Beryl Bike hub on King Street and a bike shelter on site, so do please consider alternative methods of transport if possible. If you have access requirements, there are 6 disabled parking bays at the front of the building. Let us know if you need further assistance and we will do our best to accommodate where possible. Next head to the meeting point (see signs for Shoebox Tours) where one of the team will come and meet you. Please note that due to the nature of this building, some areas can only be accessed by stairs.

Contact on day:

The Shoebox Experiences

Telephone number:

+441603850309

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] at least 48hrs in advance of the booked event to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

09 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Please be aware that Carrow House is a place of work for 25 local charities, some of them working with vulnerable children and adults. Please be respectful when moving around the site. Refreshments will be available at New Carrow House from either Stepping Stones CIC or Social Bites CIC. We truly hope you have a wonderful time.

Additional information

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

45 minute(s)

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