Historic houses · East of England
Aylsham County Bridewell
In or near Blickling.
Aylsham County Bridewell — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aylsham County Bridewell is a historic house located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Aylsham County Bridewell was a historical house of correction in Norfolk, operational since 1543. It housed male and female prisoners, providing basic accommodations and work opportunities until its closure in 1825, after which the building was repurposed into tenements.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aylsham County Bridewell is a historic house located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its role as a former prison and workhouse, reflecting the social history of the area. The building's architecture and historical significance contribute to its status as a local landmark.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7948, 1.2524
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Aylsham
- Postcode
- NR11 6BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- theprison.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12509111487 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aylsham County Bridewell?
- Aylsham County Bridewell is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11 6BS), in the parish of Aylsham.
- What is Aylsham County Bridewell?
- Aylsham County Bridewell — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aylsham County Bridewell?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11 6BS.
- Is Aylsham County Bridewell a protected site?
- Yes — Aylsham County Bridewell is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Aylsham County Bridewell?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11 6BS.