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Castle Acre, Norfolk

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A lovely historic village in north Norfolk, Castle Acre stands on a hill above the River Nar. At one end of the village is Castle Acre Castle, a Norman fortress on a site that was used by the Romans. The 13th century castle gatehouse still stands, astride the modern road into Castle Acre. At the other end of the village is Castle Acre Priory, an 11th century Cluniac monastery. The impressive church of St James is 13th century, with a Perpendicular tower, and boasts a richly painted wine-glass pulpit and an ornately decorated 15th century font cover. There are also medieval misericords set into pews in the chancel. Taken as a whole, Castle Acre makes a wonderfully satisfying place to visit.
Castle Acre, Norfolk, England

About Castle Acre
Attraction Type: Village
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Nearest Attractions Castle Acre Priory - 0.1 miles (Abbey) Castle Acre Castle - 0.4 miles (Castle) Houghton Hall - 8.8 miles (Historic House) Oxburgh Hall - 9.5 miles (Historic House) Castle Rising Castle - 11 miles (Castle) Sandringham - 11.2 miles (Historic House) North Elmham Bishop's Palace - 11.9 miles (Church) St George's Guildhall - 12.7 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Swaffham - 3.5 miles away Harpley - 6.9 miles away Dereham - 10.5 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 Snettisham - 13.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Heron Cottage - 0.6 miles from Castle Acre Castle Acre, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £250

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

Sunnyside - 9.9 miles from Castle Acre Colkirk, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £235

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Nearest Hotels

The Best Western George Hotel - 3.5 miles from Castle Acre Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £65.00

Strattons Hotel luxury award winning boutique hotel - 3.5 miles from Castle Acre Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £99.00

Best Western The George Hotel, Swaffham - 3.5 miles from Castle Acre Swaffham, Norfolk Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Spread Eagle Inn - 7.8 miles from Castle Acre Barton Bendish, Norfolk From: £50.00

Spread Eagle Inn - 8.4 miles from Castle Acre Kings Lynn, Norfolk

The Olde Windmill Inn - 8.4 miles from Castle Acre 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
Web: http://www.aroundswaffham.co.uk
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