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Paston Heritage
Experience Trails in Norfolk
Uncover the remarkable story of the Paston family on countryside walks in Bacton, Blofield, Gresham, Mautby, Oxnead and Paston, city and town walks in Norwich and North Walsham, and cycle rides in Norfolk's Paston country. All walks are circular and take between 45mins to 2hrs.
Use this site to immerse yourself in the Paston story and access free resources for heritage detectives, children's/family day out ventures, wellbeing activities and creative experience seekers.
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Choose a heritage walk led by a Paston character: the Pastons are waiting to be your trail guide on free podcasts. They share secrets from their letters and dramatize their stories in the landscapes in which they happened.
From peaceful walks to mindful moments, connect with nature off the beaten track. Discover historic landscapes through creative sensory, embodied and cognitive experiences for the mind, body and soul.
Who are the Pastons?
As one of Norfolk’s most prominent families in the Medieval and Tudor periods, the Pastons have a remarkable rag-to-riches story. You can hear this story in their own voices, thanks to the famous Paston Letters, which is the world’s earliest family letter collection detailing day-to-day life, including the first ever Valentine's letter. They display resilience during the adversities of the plague, civil war and religious dissent. You can now travel with the lovable and rogue personalities of this family in the Paston landscapes of Norfolk.
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