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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· East of England

Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre

In or near Mundford.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre β€” a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre, museums in Norfolk

Christine Johnstone β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Brandon Β· 4.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Grime's Graves SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre is a museum located in the East of England, postcode IP26. It serves as an educational hub for the Grimes Graves archaeological site, known for its Neolithic flint mines. The site provides insights into prehistoric mining techniques and the significance of flint tools in ancient Britain.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4767, 0.6735
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
Weeting-with-Broomhill
Postcode
IP26 5DE
Parliamentary constituency
South West Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Brandon β€” 4.2 km

Sources

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Grime's Graves

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B&Bs Β· East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre?
Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP26 5DE), in the parish of Weeting-with-Broomhill.
What is Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre?
Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre β€” a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre?
The nearest railway station is Brandon, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP26 5DE.
Is Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre a protected site?
Yes β€” Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre is part of the Grime's Graves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Grimes Grave's Visitor Centre?
The nearest railway station is Brandon, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP26 5DE.