Castle Acre Priory PE32 2XD
Entry: Free for EH Members
Open: seasonal - check website
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About:
Founded by the Warenne family soon after the Norman Conquest, for almost 450 years Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk was the home and workplace of monks and their servants, a refuge for pilgrims, and a stopping point for royalty, clergy and nobility. It was also part of a vast monastic network centred on the great abbey of Cluny in France. Today the priory remains are among the finest and best-preserved monastic ruins in England.
Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed on lead across the site
Parking:
Free parking available next to the shop (27 spaces). There is additional (free) parking in the village. There are two disabled parking spaces next to Reception.
Facilities:
Vending machines
Shop
Picnic area
Toilets
Museum
Exhibition
Garden
Notes:
The spiral staircase up to the Prior's lodgings is not lit. Care needs to be taken especially in the winter when light is poor. There is undulating ground all over the site, visitors need to be aware.
Via about 100m of smooth grass, tarmac path and slope. Ground floor of ruins on level short grass.
Prior’s lodging accessed by narrow spiral staircase. Virtual tour of Prior’s lodging available in exhibition hall. The exhibition has level access.
Single stair for access into the toilets. Some steps inside the shop.
Smooth grass and tarmac paths. Ground floor of ruins has level short grass. Herb garden has tiled paths.
Contact:
Tel: 03703331181
Email:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
