Museums · East of England
Walsingham
In or near Binham.
Walsingham — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — 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
- Walsingham · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Walsingham is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Walsingham Abbey features historic ruins of the medieval Priory of our Lady of Walsingham, set in beautiful grounds that bloom with seasonal flowers like snowdrops and daffodils. The site has a rich history of religious pilgrimage and welcomes visitors from all backgrounds to explore its natural beauty and heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walsingham is a museum located in the East Midlands. It focuses on the history and heritage of the area, showcasing a variety of exhibits related to local culture and traditions. The museum offers insights into the region's past through its collections and displays.
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Background
History
Walsingham is mentioned several times in the Domesday Book of 1086. It is recorded as Walsingham (Walsingaham) and “another Walsingham” (alia Walsingaham), which Martin interprets as the current villages of Great and Little Walsingham, held by Reginald fitzIvo, of 19, and 24 households, and valued at £6, and 100s (£5), respectively; a Great Walsingham (Walsingaham magna) held by Peter de Valognes, of 7 households and valued at 40s; and a Walsingham (Galsingaham) listed as a berewick of the King’s manor of Fakenham, of 11 households, all in the hundred of North Greenhoe.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8940, 0.8740
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Walsingham
- Postcode
- NR22 6BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- +44 1328 820510
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.walsinghamabbey.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Walsingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walsingham?
- Walsingham is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR22 6BZ), in the parish of Walsingham.
- What is Walsingham?
- Walsingham — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walsingham?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR22 6BZ.
- Is Walsingham a protected site?
- Yes — Walsingham is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Walsingham?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR22 6BZ.