Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory can be a great trip out with kids, with an evocative fortress to explore alongside gores grounds populated with barn owls, little owls, rabbits and grey squirrels! Climb the spiral staircase up to the old lodgings (carefully!) and get some smashing views which make a great backdrop for a family photo.

This important Norfolk visitor attraction 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 to England and the Cluniac love of decoration is everywhere reflected in the extensive ruins.