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Walsingham
Walsingham, East of England
A quiet pilgrimage village with shrines to Mary and the ruins of two monasteries.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Walsingham is a village in north Norfolk, known for its shrines to Mary, mother of Jesus. It is a major pilgrimage destination for both Anglicans and Catholics, and there are ruins of two medieval monastic houses. It has a small-town feel with tearooms and pubs.
Good to know
- Visit the Abbey grounds for the ruins
- The Slipper Chapel is a mile out of town
- Great for a gentle stroll
- Best time
- Quiet weekdays
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Village car parks
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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