THE VILLAGE OF CASTLE ACRE
Castle Acre (or Castleacre) is a special Conservation Village steeped in history. Within walking distance of the self catering cottage there are the following: Castle Acre Castle - 11th Century Norman Castle ruins. Castle Acre Priory - 12th Century Cluniac Priory ruins. Church of St. James the Great - 15th Century village church. 2 pubs, both serving meals (The Ostrich Inn & The Albert Victor). 2 food shops/delicatessans/off-licence. Tea Rooms. Village Toy Shop (Pilgrims). Village Gift Shop (The Old Post Office). Childrens play area with small skateboad area.

Further afield from Castleacre are: Swaffham - (approx. 4 miles) The local market town with its thriving outdoor Saturday market. Fakenham - (Approx. 9 miles) Another Local Market town with an outdoor market on Thursdays. North Norfolk Coast - (Approx. 20 miles) With wonderful bird-watching opportunities. Golf courses - Swaffham, Hunstanton, Brancaster and more. King's Lynn - (Approx. 20 miles) An historic port. City of Norwich - (Approx. 35 miles) A fine city.