Natural landmarks · East of England
Walsingham Greyfriars (remains)
In or near Binham.
Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) is a other 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
Walsingham Abbey features the historic ruins of the medieval Priory of our Lady of Walsingham, set within beautiful grounds that bloom with seasonal flowers like snowdrops and daffodils. Visitors can explore the tranquil landscape, which includes woodlands and open spaces, and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere ideal for picnics and leisurely walks.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) is located in the East Midlands. These archaeological remains represent the site of a Franciscan friary, established in the 13th century. The site is of historical interest but remains largely unexcavated.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8920, 0.8720
- 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
- osm: node/6290878600 (ODbL)
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Abbey Gatehouse
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Walsingham
Museums · 0.3 km
Shirehall Museum and Abbey Grounds
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Walsingham Priory (remains)
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
Walsingham Priory
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The House of Correction
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walsingham Greyfriars (remains)?
- Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR22 6BX), in the parish of Walsingham.
- What is Walsingham Greyfriars (remains)?
- Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walsingham Greyfriars (remains)?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR22 6BX.
- Is Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) a protected site?
- Yes — Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) free to visit?
- Yes, Walsingham Greyfriars (remains) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walsingham Greyfriars (remains)?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR22 6BX.