Historical walks by Paston character
Choose a member of the Paston family to guide you around our heritage walks.
Each walk has an audio guide featuring a Paston character telling their chapter of the Paston story, with much of the dialogue taken from the Paston letters.
The walks are listed below in chronological order of their chapter in the Paston timeline. An alternative is to dip in and out of the story as you like, or by preferred location.
Paston
Join Agnes Paston on a scenic countryside walk and learn how her husband Good Judge William Paston (pictured) contributed to the family's rise from simple farmers to Tudor aristocracy.
Bacton
Join Agnes Paston on a peaceful walk along an old pilgrim route and along the sands of Bacton beach to find the ruins of Bromholm Priory. The Paston family had close connections with Bromholm Priory, which was a major pilgrim destination in their day.
Mautby
Walk alongside wayside flowers and take in views of the ruined Caister Castle as you discover the story of the first 'woman of letters' narrated by Margaret Mautby Paston - the 'Captainess' of the Paston family.
Gresham
Join Margaret Paston on a walk around the peaceful village of Gresham and listen to her story of how she survived the 1449 siege of Gresham Castle. You can also view a 3D reconstruction of the castle where it once stood.
Norwich
On this walk around the medieval quarter of Norwich, Margery Brews Paston will entertain you with family dramas, tell you what plants to use to avoid the plague and all about the Queen's visit. Her husband, John Paston III, will also accompany you on the walk and share insights into the Pastons' enterprising life in the city during the Wars of the Roses.
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Oxnead
On this walk around the hidden gem of Oxnead (near Alysham), Rebecca Paston will entertain you with stories of her husband Robert's alchemy experiments, as well as family dramas during the perilous English Restoration period and Royal visits from Charles II.
