Castle Acre Priory
A half or full day's ride. Visit the wonderful Cluniac Priory, in the hands of English Heritage. Or visit the Castle remains for free, the other end of this historic village.
Ostrich Inn, Castle Acre
Currently being fully refurbished, this 16th Century local aims to be fully open from mid September 2020. You can eat and drink in the garden right away.
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Wittles cafe, Castle Acre
A delicious destination lunch. The best coffee and service around. Eat in or takeaway. Delicious meals with locally sourced ingredients, excellent coffee and homemade cakes.
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Castle Acre Ford
This natural chalk stream river is the perfect place in which to dip your toes. Walk along the bank with your bike and find a secluded spot to see a kingfisher or a trout. Just beneath the Priory, this spot is perfect for a quiet picnic or reflective moment.
Castle Acre Castle
Another great place to hang out and have a picnic. Walk the bike around and enjoy the views-all for free!
West Acre Gardens
A half day trip or on the way back from further afield, stunning walled garden is 'treasure trove for plant lovers', as described on their website. Situated in the grounds of High House, the esteemed artist Antony Gormley's austere residence, a visit to the Apple Cafe is a must for homemade cakes and delicious coffee.
The Dabbling Duck, Great Massingham
Another delightful destination in a village famous for its duck ponds and lovely village green. This pub has gone from strength to strength with its own wood fired pizza oven, garden and many atmospheric areas in which to eat their seasonal and local fare. They even sell their own gin-the mucky duck!
Narford Church
Down a secluded track, this church is at the edge of the stunning ornamental Narford Lake.