# Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum

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The Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Shirehall MuseumThe grounds of Walsingham Abbey are famous for the spectacular ruins associated with mediaeval Priory and place of pilgrimage, along with an unrivalled display of massed snowdrops in February.Walsingham has a long history of spiritual pilgrimage, by tradition dating back to towards the century that is 11th but possibly even more ancient, with origins in pre-Christian practice.The Georgian Shirehall, for 200 years a courtroom but initially built as a pilgrim hostel, is currently a Museum, also supplying the entry to your Abbey Grounds and Tourist Suggestions.Visitors today can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere surrounding the Priory ruins, wildflower meadows, almost 20 acres of woodland carpeted with snowdrops in period, or romantically green in summer time, and river walks alongside the Stiffkey.The Bridewell House of Correction shut in 1861 and has survived practically untouched. It is atmospheric depths are now actually available to the general public, the main element is borrowed from the Shirehall Museum during the season or through the Estate Office out of season.The regional Guided Tour of Walsingham covers all the places of interest and introduces people to this town that is fascinating probably one of the most famous places in England during medieval times: someplace of pilgrimage since 1061; a market town and appropriate centre during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.Guided Tours available throughout every season by arrangement. For further information or bookings phone: 01328 820250.Tours leave from the Tourist Suggestions Centre at 11am Wednesdays and Thursdays (Easter before the end of September) and saturdays which can be 2pmJune to September).

- Type: Experience
- Location: Walsingham, North Norfolk, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.jchristmas.fsnet.co.uk/estate.htm, or call +441328820510
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-OlAW7hVig37D/walsingham-abbey-grounds-and-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum?

Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum is in Walsingham, North Norfolk.

### What activities does Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum offer?

Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum have?

Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum?

Experiences listed near Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum on HolidayFox include Walsingham Treasure Trail, Thursford, Thursford Collection, Crossways Caravan Site and The Green Man Inn.

### How do I book Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum?

Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.jchristmas.fsnet.co.uk/estate.htm, or call +441328820510.


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