Walsingham Abbey

About Walsingham Abbey

Welcome to Walsingham Abbey, where the grounds surrounding the historic house are famous for the spectacular ruins of the mediaeval Priory of our Lady of Walsingham, as well as miraculous swathes of naturalised snowdrops in early spring. Later in spring the grounds fill with daffodils and the woods with wild garlic and bluebells. In summer the grounds offer a green leafy haven of peace.

‘Walsingham’ is two unspoiled, connected North Norfolk villages, Little, or ‘New’ Walsingham, and a mile away, Great or ‘Old’ Walsingham; both have a wealth of interest for the visitor with historic buildings, shops and places to eat and drink.

Walsingham has a long history of religious pilgrimage, dating back to the 11th century. Today, all are welcome!

Dogs are welcome, but must be on their lead throughout their visit.

Accessibility Information:
The walks around the grounds are a mix of gravel paths, earth paths through woodland and alongside the river, and mown grass paths across the meadow. All can be muddy and slippery especially in snowdrop season and after rain particularly close to the river. Wheelchair and mobility scooter users can reach much, but not absolutely all, of the site, depending on the chair/scooter.

There is level access at the entrance. From the entrance the site slopes gently downhill towards the river as we are in a valley. There is a mix of gravel, grass, and some boarded pathways. The meadow grass path is mown regularly, the woodland paths are mostly unsurfaced trodden earth. The site slopes gently as it spans a river valley, with uphill slope on the return to the entrance.

There is one manual wheelchair available to borrow, please phone, or email or simply ask at admissions, if you would like to use it.