A street, with beautiful gardens and heritage-listed houses, has been uncovered by a local tour guide after hiding in plain sight for years.
St Giles Terrace, accessed through a grand-looking arched gate just off Bethel Street, leads to five grade II listed townhouses.
But it would have been easy to have never known of its existence, and even Norwich Tales and Trails, a local team who provide tours, only recently discovered its whereabouts.
A spokesman from Norwich Tales and Trails said: “I am like a terrier when it comes to sniffing out quirky places and experiences in Norwich.
“I was delighted when, a few months ago, I found this completely fresh place behind a gate.
“It’s like a secret garden with a grand terrace in it."
There isn't a public right of way, however Norwich Tales and Trails said "residents don't mind the odd visitor".
They said: "I've been in several times and encountered residents.
"None of them told me to clear off.
"I was respectfully quiet and low-key."
HOMEOWNER HISTORY
One of the leading painters of the Norwich School, Joseph Stannard, lived at 5 St Giles Terrace.
He exhibited his artwork widely in Norwich and London and was known for his marine paintings of Norfolk’s rivers, ports and coastline.
Some of his paintings are on display at Norwich Castle.
He died of tuberculosis at just 33 in 1830.
His wife Emily Stannard was also a still life painter and their daughter also became an artist.
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