Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Museum

The Walsingham Abbey Grounds and Shirehall MuseumThe grounds of Walsingham Abbey are famous for the spectacular ruins associated with mediaeval Priory and place of pilgrimage, along with an unrivalled display of massed snowdrops in February.Walsingham has a long history of spiritual pilgrimage, by tradition dating back to towards the century that is 11th but possibly even more ancient, with origins in pre-Christian practice.The Georgian Shirehall, for 200 years a courtroom but initially built as a pilgrim hostel, is currently a Museum, also supplying the entry to your Abbey Grounds and Tourist Suggestions.Visitors today can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere surrounding the Priory ruins, wildflower meadows, almost 20 acres of woodland carpeted with snowdrops in period, or romantically green in summer time, and river walks alongside the Stiffkey.The Bridewell House of Correction shut in 1861 and has survived practically untouched. It is atmospheric depths are now actually available to the general public, the main element is borrowed from the Shirehall Museum during the season or through the Estate Office out of season.The regional Guided Tour of Walsingham covers all the places of interest and introduces people to this town that is fascinating probably one of the most famous places in England during medieval times: someplace of pilgrimage since 1061; a market town and appropriate centre during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.Guided Tours available throughout every season by arrangement. For further information or bookings phone: 01328 820250.Tours leave from the Tourist Suggestions Centre at 11am Wednesdays and Thursdays (Easter before the end of September) and saturdays which can be 2pmJune to September).