Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
Norfolk, England
Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
- Nearest station
- Kings Lynn, 12.5 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Bailey St & Castle Sq, Castle Acre, King's Lynn PE32 2AG
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Small car park off Pye's Lane at the northeast corner of the castle grounds.
- Access
- Dirt paths with bark chippings can be slippery when wet; the Pye's Lane route has a long staircase, while the Bailey Street footpath is step-free but can be muddy, and the Inner Bailey is reached via an extended flight of stairs.
- Facilities
- No on-site facilities; toilets are at Castle Acre Priory, half a mile away, with shops, cafes and a pub in the village.
- Dogs
- Dogs on leads are welcome.
- Safety
- Steep slopes, uneven surfaces and steep stairs; the Bailey Gate sits on a hilltop road bend with limited visibility.
A Norman motte-and-bailey castle in ruins, cared for by English Heritage and free to enter, in the Norfolk village of Castle Acre. No notes or visitor reviews are logged for this listing, so there's very little to go on for what a visit here actually feels like.
Worth the trip
The earthworks and Bailey Gate remains - the main survivals at a site with limited documentation currently available.
Before you go
With no visitor-reported detail available, check English Heritage's own site page for access, parking, and current condition before visiting.
Common questions about Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
Where is Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate?
Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate is in Norfolk, England, at Bailey St & Castle Sq, Castle Acre, King's Lynn PE32 2AG.
Is Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate free to visit?
Yes - Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate is a free, open-access site with no ticket booth, looked after by English Heritage. There may still be a charge for nearby parking, and open-access arrangements can change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate?
The earthworks and Bailey Gate remains - the main survivals at a site with limited documentation currently available.
Is Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate a ruin or still intact?
Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate is a ruin.
