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City folk questioning why this run down area of Norwich is on the tourist trail

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09.08.2026

People living in Fishergate, just off Magdalen Street, have hit out at Norwich Sightseer's circular route for stopping outside Bridge Court, a derelict block of flats damaged in a huge fire six years ago.

The bus stop is directly outside the building (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)

The fire in 2020 (Image: Submitted)

Bridge Court in Fishergate, which has no roof (Image: Emily-Rose Thompson)

The tour, run by FirstBus from May 23 to September 12, promises a scenic route of the historic city centre and has 11 hop-on, hop-off stops including at Norwich Cathedral and Quayside.

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £8 for concessions and five to 19-year-olds.

But neighbours living in Fishergate........

© Norwich Evening News