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Little Walsingham, Norfolk

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It is difficult to image that the quiet village of Little Walsingham was one of the most popular pilgrimage places in medieval Europe. Pilgrims flocked here to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Much of the shrine was destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, but remains of the priory can be visited. The priory gatehouse, in particular, is still quite impressive. Little Walsingham boasts a marvelous array of historic buildings in such a small place, with medieval half-timbered architecture dominating the square known as Common Place, and the High Street area.

St Mary's church is located just a short stroll from the priory, but it is worth the walk! Here you will find one of the finest Seven Sacrament fonts in the county. In addition, there is the beautiful alabaster memorial to Sir Henry and Lady Jane Sydney.

The Shirehall was built in 1500, and today houses a museum of local history. A path leads from Little Walsingham over ground known as the Holy Mile, to the Slipper Chapel, a lovely little 14th century building on the pilgrim route. Pilgrims removed their footwear at the Slipper Chapel and walked the mile to the Shrine of Our Lady barefoot. For a different way to visit Little Walsingham, try the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway, a four mile miniature railway leading from Wells next the Sea to Little Walsingham.

Nearby is Binham Priory, the remains of a medieval monastery set in lovely countryside.
Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England

About Little Walsingham
Attraction Type: Village
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Nearest Attractions Walsingham Priory - 0.1 miles (Abbey) Little Walsingham, St Marys - 0.3 miles (Church) Binham Priory - 3.5 miles (Abbey) Binham Market Cross - 3.5 miles (Historic Property) Holkham Hall - 4.7 miles (Historic House) Creake Abbey - 5 miles (Abbey) Bloodgate Hill Hillfort - 5.4 miles (Prehistoric) Blakeney Guildhall - 7.4 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Binham - 3.5 miles away Holkham - 4.5 miles away South Creake - 4.5 miles away Fakenham - 4.6 miles away Wells next the Sea - 5.1 miles away North Creake - 5.1 miles away Burnham Thorpe - 5.2 miles away Burnham Market - 7.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Lilac Cottage - 4 miles from Little Walsingham Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £310

Bluebell Cottage - 4 miles from Little Walsingham Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £310

Cobblers Cottage - 4.1 miles from Little Walsingham Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £260

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Nearest Hotels

The Crown Hotel - 4.6 miles from Little Walsingham Fakenham, Norfolk Stay from: £65.00

Sculthorpe Mill - 4.8 miles from Little Walsingham Fakenham, Norfolk Stay from: £74.00

The Boar Inn - 6.2 miles from Little Walsingham Great Ryburgh, Norfolk Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Old Bakehouse Tea Room & Guest House - 0.1 miles from Little Walsingham Walsingham, Norfolk From: £40.00

The Orange Tree - 12.9 miles from Little Walsingham Thornham, Norfolk From: £45.00

Aldborough Hall - 14.5 miles from Little Walsingham Thurgarton, Norfolk From: £89.00

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Walsingham
Tourist Information Centre
Shirehall Museum
Common Place
Walsingham
Norfolk
England
NR22 6BP
Tel: 01328 820 510
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