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Castle Acre Priory

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The extensive remains of an 11th century Cluniac monastery, with a superb west front and a separate Prior's Lodgings. The priory was established by William de Warenne, a powerful Norman noble. The Romanesque architecture is superb, and the setting in a quiet valley is lovely. At the other end of the village is Castle Acre Castle. more details ...
Priory Road, Castle Acre, East Anglia, Norfolk, England, PE32 2XD

About Castle Acre Priory
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: At the western edge of Castle Acre village, 5 miles north of Swaffham. Well signposted from the A1065
Website: Castle Acre Priory
English Heritage
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OS TF813148
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The Prior's lodgings
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Nearest Attractions Castle Acre Castle - 0.4 miles (Castle) Houghton Hall - 8.7 miles (Historic House) Oxburgh Hall - 9.6 miles (Historic House) Castle Rising Castle - 10.9 miles (Castle) Sandringham - 11.1 miles (Historic House) North Elmham Bishop's Palace - 11.9 miles (Church) St George's Guildhall - 12.7 miles (Historic Property) Bloodgate Hill Hillfort - 12.9 miles (Prehistoric)

Nearest Towns and Villages Castle Acre - 0.1 miles away Swaffham - 3.5 miles away Harpley - 6.8 miles away Dereham - 10.6 miles away Castle Rising - 10.8 miles away Fakenham - 11.1 miles away King's Lynn - 13 miles away South Creake - 13.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Heron Cottage - 0.5 miles from Castle Acre Priory Castle Acre, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £250

Rustic Lodge - 6.9 miles from Castle Acre Priory Pentney, Norfolk Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £489

Sunnyside - 9.8 miles from Castle Acre Priory Colkirk, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £235

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Nearest Hotels

Strattons Hotel luxury award winning boutique hotel - 3.6 miles from Castle Acre Priory Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £99.00

The Best Western George Hotel - 3.6 miles from Castle Acre Priory Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £65.00

Best Western The George Hotel, Swaffham - 3.6 miles from Castle Acre Priory Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Spread Eagle Inn - 7.9 miles from Castle Acre Priory Barton Bendish, Norfolk From: £50.00

Spread Eagle Inn - 8.5 miles from Castle Acre Priory Kings Lynn, Norfolk

The Olde Windmill Inn - 8.5 miles from Castle Acre Priory Norfolk, Norfolk From: £45.00

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Swaffham
Tourist Information Centre
Town Museum
London Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
England
PE37 7AB
Tel: 01760 722255
Email: tic@swaffhammuseum.co.uk
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