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Location: Castle Acre, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Sandringham to Castle Acre loop from Kings Lynn

80.3km

03:46

370m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. The Avenue, Sandringham Estate – Sandringham Estate loop from King's Lynn

77.1km

03:43

420m

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3. Castle Acre Castle – Bailey Gate, Castle Acre loop from Middleton

51.1km

02:04

300m

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Adie

August 20, 2022

Castle Acre Priory is one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England, dating back to 1090.

Highly recommend a visit.

Neil Sneade

August 4, 2024

Impressive remains but only viewable from a distance unless you're an English Heritage member or pay the entrance fee.

Kirk Bannister

September 11, 2024

Castle Acre Priory is one of the largest and best-preserved monastic sites in England, dating back to 1090. It was the home of the first Cluniac order of monks in England and the Cluniac love of decoration is everywhere reflected in the extensive ruins.

There is much to see at the priory, including the beautiful west end church gable, prior’s lodging and substantial remains of many of the buildings round the cloister. Herbs are grown in the recreated herb garden, which the monks would have used for medicinal, culinary and decorative purposes.

Such an amazing place and very atmospheric around sunset, it does cost to get in and closes early but is worth, you can walk around the outskirts for free and this is best down at sunset or sunrise, a truly beautiful spot full of history.

english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-acre-castle-acre-priory

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Location: Castle Acre, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

Castle Acre Priory

1. Sandringham to Castle Acre loop from Kings Lynn

2. The Avenue, Sandringham Estate – Sandringham Estate loop from King's Lynn

3. Castle Acre Castle – Bailey Gate, Castle Acre loop from Middleton

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