Abbeys & priories · East of England
Walsingham Friary
In or near Binham.
Walsingham Friary — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Walsingham Friary, the nearest railway station is Walsingham, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR22 6BX. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Walsingham Friary is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Walsingham Abbey features the historic ruins of the medieval Priory of Our Lady of Walsingham, surrounded by beautiful grounds that showcase seasonal flowers like snowdrops and daffodils. Visitors can explore the tranquil landscape, enjoy picnics, and learn about the area's rich history of religious pilgrimage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Walsingham Friary was a Franciscan friary at Walsingham, Norfolk, England. It was founded in 1347 and suppressed in the 16th century in the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.8920, 0.8719
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Walsingham
- Postcode
- NR22 6BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- 01328 820510
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Open daily from Friday 27th March-Sunday 1st November 11am-4pm
- Official site
- www.walsinghamabbey.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7963860 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Walsingham Friary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walsingham Friary?
- Walsingham Friary is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR22 6BX), in the parish of Walsingham.
- What is Walsingham Friary?
- Walsingham Friary — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walsingham Friary?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR22 6BX.
- Is Walsingham Friary a listed building?
- Walsingham Friary is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Walsingham Friary a protected site?
- Yes — Walsingham Friary is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Walsingham Friary?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR22 6BX.