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IMPORTANT Coronavirus update:-
Following Government guidance on reducing social contact, we are suspending our events programme for the next couple of months. This means that we will not be providing our usual free monthly tours but people are being encouraged to download our self-guided tours on the Home page of our website We feel that a quiet walk round Kett’s Heights will lift the spirits. Note: Shardlake Tours operated by Paul Dickson will recommence in July and will be limited to small groups. Social distancing will be in place. Book early to avoid disappointment. See below for details.
Following Government guidance on reducing social contact, we are suspending our events programme for the next couple of months. This means that we will not be providing our usual free monthly tours but people are being encouraged to download our self-guided tours on the Home page of our website We feel that a quiet walk round Kett’s Heights will lift the spirits. Note: Shardlake Tours operated by Paul Dickson will recommence in July and will be limited to small groups. Social distancing will be in place. Book early to avoid disappointment. See below for details.
Practical work on Kett's Heights. All welcome to come and help. Tools provided.
The next practical working sessions will be on the following Wednesdays 10am - 1pm:-
All practical sessions are currently cancelled. All welcome to come along and help. Stay as long as you want. Tools provided. |
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TOURS 2020
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Shardlake’s Norwich Tours
Note: Shardlake Tours operated by Paul Dickson will recommence in July 2020 and will be limited to small groups. Social distancing will be in place. Book early to avoid disappointment. For detailed information and to book tickets visit:- www.pauldicksontours.co.uk/shardlakes-norwich The tour celebrates CJ Sansom's best-selling novel, Tombland and looks at Norwich during Kett's Rebellion. All tours start and finish at the Maids Head Hotel (with tea/coffee) and include a visit to Kett's Heights. The tours are led by Norwich tour guide Paul Dickson. Sunday 12 July at 11.00am (fully booked) Friday 17th July at 10.30am Friday 31st July at 10.30am Saturday 1 August at 10.30am (fully booked) Thursday 6 August at 10.30am Friday 14 August at 10.30am (fully booked) Friday 21st August at 10.30 am Saturday 29 August at 10.30am (fully booked) Saturday 26 September at 10.30am Friday 23 October at 10.30am Saturday 14 November at 10.30am Friday 27 November at 10.30am Saturday 19 December at 10.30am Friday 1 January 2021 at 11am Friends of Kett's Heights Tours Please note that all free tours operated by the Friends of Kett's Heights that normally take place on the first Sunday of the month are cancelled until further notice. |
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Norfolk Day Tours
Norwich tour guide Paul Dickson and the Friends of Kett's Heights are combining to offer free Shardlake's Norwich and Kett's Rebellion taster tours to mark Norfolk Day on Sunday 26 July and Monday 27 July. The tours start on Bishop's Bridge, where Paul Dickson will give an introduction to the story of Kett's Rebellion (1549) and CJ Sansom's best-selling novel, Tombland, which features Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake who becomes embroiled in the rebellion. Paul will then lead the group up to Kett's Heights, Robert Kett's headquarters, where the Friends of Kett's Heights will discuss the significance of the site, and interpret the fabulous view of Norwich from near the remains of St Michael's Chapel. Tours last 45 minutes as follows: Sunday 26 July: 2.00pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm Monday 27 July: 10am, 10.45am and 11.30am Sorry- all Norfolk Day tours are now fully booked! Five people maximum on each tour to allow for social distancing. Tours must be booked in advance via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shardlakes-norwich-and-ketts-rebellion-taster-tours-tickets-112224494484 For more information contact Paul Dickson 07801 103737 email:- paul@pauldicksontours.co.uk www.pauldicksontours.co.uk |
Evening view of Norwich cathedrals from Kett's Heights. (click to enlarge)
If you represent a community group that would like a free guided tour please do get in touch with us via our contact page