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Castle Acre Castle

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Extensive remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle built by the powerful Earl of Surrey, William de Warenne shortly after the Norman conquest. The earthwork defenses are among the best preserved in England from the Norman period. At the other end of the village is Castle Acre Priory, a well preserved 11th century Cluniac abbey also established by de Warenne. more details ...
Priory Road, Castle Acre, East Anglia, Norfolk, England, PE32 2AJ

About Castle Acre Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: At the east end of Castle Acre village, 5 miles north of Swaffham. Signposted from the A1065. Open site - entry at any time.
Website: Castle Acre Castle
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Castle Acre Priory - 0.4 miles (Abbey) Houghton Hall - 8.6 miles (Historic House) Oxburgh Hall - 9.9 miles (Historic House) Castle Rising Castle - 11.1 miles (Castle) Sandringham - 11.2 miles (Historic House) North Elmham Bishop's Palace - 11.5 miles (Church) Bloodgate Hill Hillfort - 12.6 miles (Prehistoric) St George's Guildhall - 12.9 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Castle Acre - 0.4 miles away Swaffham - 3.7 miles away Harpley - 6.7 miles away Dereham - 10.3 miles away Fakenham - 10.8 miles away Castle Rising - 10.9 miles away South Creake - 12.8 miles away King's Lynn - 13.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Heron Cottage - 0.9 miles from Castle Acre Castle Castle Acre, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £250

Rustic Lodge - 7.2 miles from Castle Acre Castle Pentney, Norfolk Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £489

Sunnyside - 9.5 miles from Castle Acre Castle Colkirk, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £235

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Nearest Hotels

The Best Western George Hotel - 3.7 miles from Castle Acre Castle Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £65.00

Strattons Hotel luxury award winning boutique hotel - 3.7 miles from Castle Acre Castle Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £99.00

Best Western The George Hotel, Swaffham - 3.7 miles from Castle Acre Castle Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Spread Eagle Inn - 8.2 miles from Castle Acre Castle Barton Bendish, Norfolk From: £50.00

The Olde Windmill Inn - 8.6 miles from Castle Acre Castle Norfolk, Norfolk From: £45.00

Spread Eagle Inn - 8.8 miles from Castle Acre Castle Kings Lynn, Norfolk

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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
Web: http://www.aroundswaffham.co.uk
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