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Castle Rising Castle

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

12th century castle with the oddly redundant name, built by Henry Albini to celebrate his marriage to the widow of Henry I. Beautifully preserved rectangular keep surrounded by 12 acres of earthwork defenses. more details ...
Castle Rising, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE31 6AH

About Castle Rising Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 4 m NE King's Lynn, off A149
Website: Castle Rising Castle
Phone: 01553 631330
Fax: 01553 631724
English Heritage
Location map
OS TF667 247
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The earthworks surrounding the castle are enormously impressive.
Heritage Rating:   ?

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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Sandringham - 2.9 miles (Historic House) St George's Guildhall - 4.2 miles (Historic Property) Houghton Hall - 8.1 miles (Historic House) Castle Acre Priory - 10.9 miles (Abbey) Castle Acre Castle - 11.1 miles (Castle) Bloodgate Hill Hillfort - 13 miles (Prehistoric) Walsoken Church - 14.7 miles (Church) Creake Abbey - 14.9 miles (Abbey)

Nearest Towns and Villages Castle Rising - 0.7 miles away King's Lynn - 4.8 miles away Snettisham - 5.2 miles away Terrington St Clement - 7.8 miles away Harpley - 8.2 miles away Hunstanton - 10.8 miles away Castle Acre - 11 miles away Swaffham - 13.3 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Castle Rising Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Beach House - 7.4 miles from Castle Rising Castle Heacham, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £450

Rustic Lodge - 7.5 miles from Castle Rising Castle Pentney, Norfolk Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £489

Tawny Cottage - 8 miles from Castle Rising Castle Heacham, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £270

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Nearest Hotels

Best Western Knights Hill Hotel - 1 miles from Castle Rising Castle North Wootton, Norfolk Stay from: £55.00

Best Western Knights Hill Hotel - 1 miles from Castle Rising Castle Kings Lynn, Norfolk Stay from: £40.00

Knights Hill Hotel - 1.1 miles from Castle Rising Castle Kings Lynn, Norfolk Stay from: £37.50

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Sutton House Hotel - 10.3 miles from Castle Rising Castle Hunstanton, Norfolk From: £35.00

Spread Eagle Inn - 12.1 miles from Castle Rising Castle Kings Lynn, Norfolk

The Orange Tree - 12.3 miles from Castle Rising Castle Thornham, Norfolk From: £45.00

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King's Lynn
Tourist Information Centre
The Custom House
Purfleet Quay
King's Lynn
Norfolk
England
PE30 1HP
Tel: 01553 763044
Fax: 01553 819441
Email: kings-lynn.tic@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Web: http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/
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