History
Castle Acre Priory
Castle Acre, East of England
The ruins of a Cluniac priory founded in 1089 with a grand west front.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Castle Acre Priory was a Cluniac priory in the village of Castle Acre, founded around 1089 by William de Warenne. It moved to this site from within the castle walls, and English Heritage looks after it. The ruins are on the River Nar and include a beautifully carved west front.
Good to know
- Check English Heritage for entry
- Walk up to the village castle remains
- Village has pubs and a cafe
- Best time
- Dry day
- Open
- Open most of the year
- Getting there
- Village car park and small English Heritage car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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