Castles · East of England
Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory
In or near Great Massingham.
Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gatehouse of 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 well-preserved monastic ruins from the 12th century. Visitors can explore the remains of the priory church, cloister, and monks' living quarters, including unique architectural features. The site also offers an interactive exhibition and a recreated herb garden.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory is located in the East Midlands. This historical structure serves as the entrance to the remains of a 12th-century Augustinian priory, notable for its impressive Romanesque architecture. The priory is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance in England's ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7018, 0.6828
- 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/1125424429 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory?
- Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AA), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- What is Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory?
- Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2AA.
- Is Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory charge admission?
- Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AA. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.