Specialist Tour: Norwich Cathedral in the Time of the Civil War

The English Civil War was a time of great disturbance, both to civic and religious life.The city was rocked by the largest explosion of the century, involving roughly three times the amount of gunpowder as The Gunpowder Plot!
The Cathedral was ransacked and left nearly derelict, its bishop roughly evicted, Cathedral furniture and valuables were burned in the marketplace, and a proposal was even made to demolish the building.Join us to learn about the history of ill feeling which led to this turmoil, and the events of those violent years.This tour starts at 11.15am on Saturday 10 October.Tickets cost 7 per person plus a small booking fee.Please be aware, our special guided tours always sell out quickly so make sure you book a ticket as soon as you can.Please note that tickets for specialist tours are non-refundable.Arriving for the tourJust ask a member of the welcome and donations team when you arrive at the Hostry entrance to the Cathedral, and they will direct you to the starting point for the tour.