This charming village in Norfolk, England, is steeped in history and natural beauty. The village is centered around a large, picturesque village green, surrounded by ancient trees, thatched cottages, and historic buildings. The 11th-century Castle Acre Castle, a ruined motte-and-bailey castle, stands as a testament to the village's rich past. The River Nar flows gently through the village, adding to its tranquil atmosphere. Visitors can explore the village's narrow streets, visit the 15th-century Ostrich Inn, and enjoy the surrounding countryside, which offers scenic walks and opportunities to spot local wildlife.
Lovely Village to spend a relaxing day with areas to sit down and have picnics or walk walk the dog or let the children run around. Also nice pubs and coffee houses but the only problem is when you go to the priory you have to pay PS13 each as of August 2024 to enter as it's an English heritage site. However the castle, which is astounding, is a free place to Roam
Interesting place to visit, if you want to enter the priory grounds, unless you're an English Heritage member entrance fees apply. The nearby Chuch is free to enter and has some interesting features. There are some shops and places to eat and drink but our visit was in late February on a Sunday so not everything was open. Worth visiting.
A pretty little village, although nothing seemed open off season! We enjoyed a long walk on a trail which claimed it was impossible to get lost on.... Proved that incorrect and took quite a long time to get back! However a beautiful walk!
Castle Acre is a wonderful place for walking and wildlife and also don't forget to visit the abbey and church,
Been today to the castle and then walked up through the village to the priory (which was closed) on google maps the ruins doesn't seem to have a post code, it's PE32 2XB or see photo for what 3 word location for free car park. Had a nice walk around the castle ruins with the dogs exploring and saw fair few rabbits. We then walked up through the village and saw the Bailey gate and then past the church to the priory. Sadly it was closed so we couldn't go in, but found a way to see it from the next door field. As you pass the church, there is a road called south acre road on the left go down here and a few meters down on the right is a hole in the hedge with a small walk through a wooded area which leads into a field, from here you can walk across the field and walk the perimeter of the priory ruins.
Wow, quite impressive scale of ruins, you get a good idea of what it was once like. Quite steep paths in places, but steps and bridges give access to most able bodied people. Dog friendly. Free parking and access to the full site. No cafe or shop etc.
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Lovely Village to spend a relaxing day with areas to sit down and have picnics or walk walk the dog or let the children run around. Also nice pubs and coffee houses but the only problem is when you go to the priory you have to pay PS13 each as of August 2024 to enter as it's an English heritage site. However the castle, which is astounding, is a free place to Roam
Interesting place to visit, if you want to enter the priory grounds, unless you're an English Heritage member entrance fees apply. The nearby Chuch is free to enter and has some interesting features. There are some shops and places to eat and drink but our visit was in late February on a Sunday so not everything was open. Worth visiting.
A pretty little village, although nothing seemed open off season! We enjoyed a long walk on a trail which claimed it was impossible to get lost on.... Proved that incorrect and took quite a long time to get back! However a beautiful walk!
Castle Acre is a wonderful place for walking and wildlife and also don't forget to visit the abbey and church,
Been today to the castle and then walked up through the village to the priory (which was closed) on google maps the ruins doesn't seem to have a post code, it's PE32 2XB or see photo for what 3 word location for free car park. Had a nice walk around the castle ruins with the dogs exploring and saw fair few rabbits. We then walked up through the village and saw the Bailey gate and then past the church to the priory. Sadly it was closed so we couldn't go in, but found a way to see it from the next door field. As you pass the church, there is a road called south acre road on the left go down here and a few meters down on the right is a hole in the hedge with a small walk through a wooded area which leads into a field, from here you can walk across the field and walk the perimeter of the priory ruins.
Wow, quite impressive scale of ruins, you get a good idea of what it was once like. Quite steep paths in places, but steps and bridges give access to most able bodied people. Dog friendly. Free parking and access to the full site. No cafe or shop etc.
