Carrow House and The Forgotten Vaults

Step inside Carrow House and uncover the history hidden within one of Norwich’s most intriguing buildings. Once the grand residence of the Colman family, makers of the city’s famous mustard, Carrow House offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and legacy of one of Norwich’s most influential families. Explore its once lavish rooms as your guide shares stories of industry, innovation and intrigue. Then descend below ground into the atmospheric vaults, sealed away for decades and now reopened for visitors to discover. Combining an impressive historic house with rarely seen underground spaces, this fully guided 90-minute experience reveals another side of Norwich’s past.

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   Stop 1

   1.5 hours

   Meet your guide at Old Carrow House before stepping inside the former residence of the Colman family. Explore its historic rooms and hear stories of the family, their famous mustard-making legacy and their influence on Norwich. Then descend below ground into the vaults hidden beneath Carrow House. Sealed away for decades and rarely seen by the public, these atmospheric underground spaces reveal another layer of the building’s history.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.