Castles · East of England
Castle Acre Priory
In or near Great Massingham.
Castle Acre Priory — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Acre Priory is a castle 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
Castle Acre Priory is a historic site featuring the remains of a 12th-century priory church, cloister, and monks' living quarters. Visitors can explore the architectural decorations, a recreated herb garden, and enjoy an audio tour that includes historical chants. The site is known for its well-preserved monastic ruins and offers various trails for families.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Acre Priory is a historic site located in the East Midlands. It was founded in the 11th century and is notable for its well-preserved ruins, reflecting the architectural style of the period. The site is a scheduled monument and offers insight into medieval monastic life.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7007, 0.6829
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Acre
- Postcode
- PE32 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/319294993 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Acre Priory?
- Castle Acre Priory is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AA), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- What is Castle Acre Priory?
- Castle Acre Priory — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Priory?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2AA.
- Is Castle Acre Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Acre Priory is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castle Acre Priory charge admission?
- Castle Acre Priory typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Acre Priory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AA. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.