Local children’s author, former teacher, and all-round mischief-maker Molly Potter has launched an exciting new venture that blends her passion for exploring, creativity, and her beloved home city of Norwich.
Her website: Norwich Tales and Trail (www.norwichtalesandtrails.co.uk) is brimming with imaginative activities—puzzles, scavenger hunts, self-guided history tours, and quirky challenges that invite you to interact playfully with the streets and stories of Norwich.
The site’s activities range from simple fun—like anagram challenges and scavenger hunts—to more unusual adventures. You might find yourself frantically searching for a dragon on St Benedict’s Street, picking the perfect shop name for your next pet cat, or crafting a horror movie title using only the names of cleaning products in Thorn’s window display.
You’ll also find several self-guided history tours. One takes you inside Norwich Cathedral, highlighting some of its most interesting historical features. Another walks you through the cathedral cloisters, pointing out curious details along the way. A longer trail guides you to 30 of Norwich’s 31 medieval churches, where each stop reveals more about the medieval worldview that built them—and just why there are so many! There’s even a guide to Elm Hill, offering both historical insight and an introduction to the charmingly eclectic shops and their keepers.
More recently added is a suggested pub crawl with scavenger hunt attached, perfect for those who like a tipple with their trails. There’s also a ‘Starter Kit’ trail—an ideal introduction for first-time visitors, ensuring you don’t miss any of Norwich’s must-see spots while picking up fascinating facts along the way.
The site also hosts a blog about local topics and opinions and a set of instructions for a city-wide game: hunt down ‘Sneaky Sam!’ ‘I’m not sure if Sneaky Sam will catch on,’ Molly admits, ‘but it’s definitely my kind of mischief!’ and children will love spotting Sam!
Though lovingly crafted and full of content, the site remains a personal project. ‘It’s not a money-making venture,’ says Molly. ‘It’s a labour of love! If I ever make back my costs, I’ll be delighted—and even more motivated to keep creating!’ She plans to continue adding new trails and activities simply because, in her words, ‘I totally love putting them together.’
