Top 4 Castles around Swaffham
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 4
beautiful castles to choose from around Swaffham. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
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Castle Acre Priory
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River Nar Ford at South Acre Road
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Don't do what I did and try and cycle over the ramparts
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One of the most impressive set of priory ruins in the east of England. Only visit if you're not wearing road cleats though.
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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. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-acre-castle-acre-priory/
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The amazing Castle Acre, mainly prodigious lumps and bumps now but you can get a real feel for the sheer scale of the place how it must projected power and authority for Normans to their sometimes rebellious Saxon subjects.
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Lovely crossing to the south of Castle Acre if you come in following the Peddars way, there is a view out to the old Monastery.
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Best view of the impressive earthworks and remaining walls of the ruined castle.
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Impressive remains but only viewable from a distance unless you're an English Heritage member or pay the entrance fee.
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The lane south of the ford is narrow with a very poor surface. It, and the ford, are passable on a road bike but better suited to a gravel bike.
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