Castle Acre
Built-up area in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.705, 0.691 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 81 15 |
| Population: | 848 |
| Dialling code: | 01760 (Swaffham) |
Castle Acre is a small village and civil parish in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is best known for the impressive Norman motte-and-bailey castle and the ruined Cluniac priory, both prominent historic sights that stand over the village; the settlement also sits beside the River Nar and lies close to the long-distance footpath Peddars Way, so it attracts walkers as well as history enthusiasts.
The village retains a medieval street pattern with flint and timber cottages, a small market-place, pubs and tearooms, and its economy is a mix of agriculture and heritage-driven tourism. Set in rural West Norfolk, Castle Acre has a compact, well-preserved character that makes it a popular day‑out for visitors interested in history and countryside walks.
Postcode districts covering Castle Acre
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 12 miles19.3 km
- Wisbech 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Thetford 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Downham Market 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Attleborough 19.1 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Newton by Castle Acre Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- South Acre Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- Lexham Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- West Acre Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Great Dunham Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Narford Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Sporle Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Rougham Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Little Dunham Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Sporle with Palgrave Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Nar Valley Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Launditch Ward 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Castle Acre
PE32 2AY, PE32 2BQ, PE32 2BD, PE32 2AF, PE32 2AG, PE32 2BU, PE32 2XD, PE32 2AW, PE32 2AP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 24.9 miles40 km
- Stansted Airport 59.8 miles96.3 km
- Dereham Railway Station 10.9 miles17.5 km
- North Elmham Railway Station 11.2 miles18.1 km
Hotels near Castle Acre Ad
- The Pig Shed Motel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Greenbanks Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Red Lion 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Congham Hall Hotel & Spa 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Ffolkes Hotel 3 9 miles14.4 km
- Best Western the George Hotel, Swaffham 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
Schools in Castle Acre
- Castle Acre C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Saham Wood Forest 9.3 miles15 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Sandringham House Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 18.7 miles30 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 19.3 miles31 km
- The Bink Hill 19.5 miles31.4 km