Route of Tour on 12 seat Charabanc
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The tour covers 5 miles, takes approximately one hour and takes in most of the historic sights in Norwich. The tour guide gives a personal commentary on the history of Norwich and answers questions about the historic buildings etc. It covers both cathedrals: medieval and gothic Roman Catholic, Norman Castle, 30 medieval churches, 5 medieval halls and museums, hundreds of medieval and georgian buildngs, oldest inn in Norwich, medieval bridge, city walls and towers.
The fare is £5 for adults and £2.50 for children 5-14 years old (under 5s free). As the replica charabanc only carries twelve people it is advisable to check for availalbility.
In the mornings from 10:00 – 13:00 flexi bus tour times operate. Ring the Guide on 07917 664472 to find tour bus. Pick up and drop off anywhere listed on the timetable below.
In the afternoons the tour operates at fixed times. Listed below is the timetable for pick up/drop off places for the A1 Bus Service, Sightseeing Tour of Olde Norwich.
| Pick up Point | Start | Finish |
| Castle Meadow, tour bus stop outside Waterstones. | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Coach bay, Castle Meadow, outside Castle Mall entrance. | 14:01 | 15:01 |
| St. Stephens Church, bus stop. Rampant Horse Street - for Chapelfield Mall. | 14:04 | 15:04 |
| Theatre Street, tour bus stop opposite Theatre Royal/Assembly House. | 14:05 | 15:05 |
| Cleveland Road, tour bus stop – for St.John Baptist Catholic Cathedral. | 14:07 | 15:07 |
| Outside Forum. St. Peter Mancroft church. | 14:09 | 15:09 |
| Gaol Hill outside Guildhall, opposite Market Place. | 14:11 | 15:11 |
| St.Andrews Hall. | 14:15 | 15:15 |
| St.Andrews bus stop. Outside telephone exchange. | 14:17 | 15:17 |
| St.Benedicts, bus stop. St.Gregory Church. | 14:19 | 15:19 |
| Westwick Street bus stop. | 14:22 | 15:22 |
| Duke Street, Premier Inn Hotel lay by. | 14:24 | 15:24 |
| Colegate outside Octagon Chapel. | 14:26 | 15:26 |
| Bishopsgate - Adam & Eve Inn, Great Hospital. | 14:30 | 15:30 |
| Bishopsgate - Bishops Bridge, Red Lion. | 14:31 | 15:31 |
| St. James Meadow for Cow Tower and river. | 14:35 | 15:35 |
| Riverside Road bus stop opposite Pulls Ferry/Yacht station. | 14:38 | 15:38 |
| Riverside bus stop. 0utside Railway Station, opposite ships. | 14:41 | 15:41 |
| King Street, tour bus stop opposite Music House. | 14:45 | 15:45 |
| King Street, Dragon Hall/St.Julians Shrine/Alley, St.Anns Lane. | 14:46 | 15:46 |
| Tombland tour bus stop. | 14:50 | 15:50 |
| Elm Hill, Britons Arms/Teddy Bear Shop. | 14:52 | 15:52 |
| Cathedral Erpingham Gate. | 14:54 | 15:54 |
| Castle Meadow bus stop. | 14:57 | 15:57 |
Please feel free to phone the guide on his mobile phone 07917 664472. The sightseeing tour runs from May to October in fair weather. The charabanc has a cover but it is not very nice in really bad weather such as heavy rain, cold and strong winds. At other times the vehicle is available by special arrangement for parties private hire, promotions, etc. The charabanc now carries a portable wheelchair loading ramp and can carry a wheelchair.
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