Specialist Tour: The Graffiti of Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral contains over 5,000 individual graffiti inscriptions from the Middle Ages, dating from as far back as the 12th century – plus hundreds more, from the Reformation all the way through to 2024!

They were created for various reasons, including a curse on a local family, but very often they are simply prayers made solid in stone.

Medieval ships sail across the stonework, jostling aside images of wading birds and elaborate compass-drawn designs.

Join this Specialist Tour for an entirely new perspective on the Cathedral’s already rich and vibrant past.

This tour starts at 11.15am on Saturday 18 April.

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 tour

Just 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.