For a great day out in South Norfolk, visit the beautiful medieval market town of Wymondham. Just under 10 miles from Norwich, it’s been a community since the time of Norfolk’s earliest human settlements and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The centre of town still looks much as it would have done in the 17th century and there’s no better way to explore than on a history walk. Locals and visitors will enjoy the company of expert tour guide Georgette Vale, as she shares intriguing insights into the town’s fascinating past. Find out more about the iconic Market Cross, the Great Fire and the twin-towered Benedictine abbey whose atmospheric ruins stand in the river meadows. Discover the heritage industries of brush-making and wood-turning. And, with the Right to Roam movement growing ever stronger, find out what really happened in 1549 when Robert Kett led a rebellion protesting the enclosure of common land.
Georgette has great experience delivering talks to people with disabilities. She can adapt the tour to Level 2 BSL and offer audio description and touch tours for visually impaired people. The route can be adapted for wheelchair use and guided ‘sits”’may also be available for those unable to walk far, or in times of nasty weather. Tours for clubs and groups can be arranged in evenings and weekends. And Georgette is fully bi-lingual in French and English so une visite guidée en français est aussi possible. Téléphoner Georgette pour les renseignements.
