NORWICH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Naughty Norwich: A Two‑Hour Walk Through the City's Hidden Underworld
A 2-hour, adult-only walking tour led by the Scarlet Lady that excavates Norwich’s bawdy houses, crimes and historic sexual mores — this guide lays out what to expect, where you go, and who should (and should not) join.
Naughty Norwich: A Two‑Hour Walk Through the City's Hidden Underworld.
Naughty Norwich is a provocative, adult-only walking tour that moves through the heart of the city to trace the lives, punishments and private gossip of people who rarely appear in polite histories. For two hours the Scarlet Lady guides a small group around familiar streets and hidden corners, using language and stories rooted in the periods they describe to reveal an underworld of bawdy houses, murder and contested sexual mores.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stories of Bawdy Houses and Forgotten Lives
Rather than focusing on the famous and powerful, the tour uncovers the everyday people whose lives — and sometimes deaths — were shaped by crime, sex and punishment. The narrative privileges forgotten voices and the gritty realities of historical Norwich.
An Unflinching, Period‑Rooted Delivery
Led by the Scarlet Lady, the commentary uses explicit terminology appropriate to the periods discussed, intentionally confronting modern sensibilities to convey historical attitudes toward sexuality and vice.
Inspired by Betwixt The Sheets
The tour’s conceit and content draw inspiration from Betwixt The Sheets, shaping a route and script that foregrounds gossip, scandal and the less‑documented margins of Norwich’s past.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
This is a two‑hour walking experience through central Norwich that alternates brisk street walking with stops at landmarks and alleys where the Scarlet Lady reads gossip, recounts crimes and explains past sexual norms and punishments. The tone is deliberately adult and explicit; participants should expect unvarnished stories delivered in language aligned with the historical periods discussed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who should join — and who should not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for two hours.
Meet at The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF.
This is an adult tour; participants under the stated age limit will not be admitted and ages will be checked.
Expect explicit terminology and frank discussion of sex, crime and punishment tied to historical periods; not suitable for the easily offended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I bring children?
No — children are not permitted on this tour.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes — dogs are allowed, but be prepared to cover their ears at some points.
Can I arrange a private tour?
Yes — private tours can be arranged; contact the operator to make enquiries.
What are the age restrictions?
The tour is not suitable for anyone under the stated minimum age; ages will be checked on arrival.
How long is the tour and where does it start?
The tour lasts two hours and meets at The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF.