Who can take part?
The Night Walk is perfect for anyone aged 11+. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced walker, we’d love to have you there!
How long will it take me?
The Night Walk route is 5km, with an average completion time of 1 hour.
How fit do I need to be?
The event has been designed to be fun and appropriate for people of all levels of fitness.
How do I setup a fundraising page?
You can begin fundraising by creating a JustGiving page here. Simply click the orange "Start Fundraising" button, choose whether you're fundraising in memory of someone, and select "Just Fundraising." Next, you'll be able to set your fundraising target and personalise your page. The suggested fundraising target for this event is £100.
When will I receive my t-shirt and goodie bag?
You will receive your t-shirt in the post at least one week before the event and goodie bags will be available to collect when you check-in on the night.
Will there be toilets?
Unfortunately, there are no available toilets during this walk. There will be toilets available at the finish line at The Forum.
What happens if I or others hurt themselves on the walk?
There will be St John’s Ambulance volunteers at the event. If there is an incident during the walk, please find the nearest steward or staff member to alert them. If the incident is urgent then please dial 999.
Travel
The start is located at Chapelfield Gardens, finishing at The Forum. The event site is located near the band stand. Due to the city centre location of the event, we are unable to provide onsite parking so advise using one of the below options:
Car – There are many City Centre car parks, the closest being:
Chantry Place: NR2 1RS. Located a 3-minute walk from the start and finish. After the centre closes, entry to the car park is via Chantry Road. This entrance is located on Chantry Road to the rear of the Theatre Royal and the Assembly House.
The Forum: NR2 1TF. Located a 3-minute walk from the start.
Both car parks offer electric car charging points.
Bus - Buses run regularly along Castle Meadow, St Stephens and Norwich Bus Station throughout the day and early evening, all of which are within walking distance of Chapelfield Gardens and The Forum.
Train - Chapelfield Gardens is about a 20-minute walk from Norwich Train Station.
Cycle - Norwich has secure, long stay cycle parking at St Andrews Car Park.
If you have any queries please contact the fundraising team via [email protected]
On the night checklist:
- Dress for the weather - remember to bring all of your amazing accessories and your event t-shirt!
- Bring those groovy dance moves you've been practising.
- Wear the right footwear - plus bring some plasters, just in case of sneaky blisters!
- A full water bottle - you'll get a top up in your goodie bag and there's a water bottle refill station in The Forum.
- Your phone (make sure it's fully charged up to capture those memories and remember to use the hashtag #NWMNightWalk on social media)
- The route map, which will be posted to you, or a picture of it saved on your phone.
- Your t-shirt sign (which will also come in the post) if you would like to wear one - remember to bring safety pins!
- Any snacks you'd like on the route - remember to take your rubbish home with you or put it in an available bin.
Please note:
We are not offering a bag drop or bag storage during the event
We are conscious of environmental impact, so please ensure that you do not litter on the route and that you take everything with you when you leave.
Is the route accessible?
The route is relatively flat and easy to walk, though the paving may be a little uneven in places and there are crossings that are not light controlled. If you have accessibility requirements, please get in touch with the Fundraising team via [email protected] to discuss any support you need to take part.