Name: Baconsthorpe Castle
Rating: 5.0

Baconsthorpe Castle

Castle Road, Baconsthorpe, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6LL, UK

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Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated and fortified 15th century manor house, that are a testament to the rise and fall of a prominent Norfolk family, the Heydons. Over 200 years, successive generations of this ambitious family built, then enlarged, and finally abandoned this castle.

Sir John Heydon probably built the strong inner gatehouse during the turbulent Wars of the Roses period, and his son Sir Henry, whose memorial can be seen in Baconsthorpe Church, completed the fortified house. In more peaceful times, their descendants converted part of the property into a textile factory, and then added the turreted Elizabethan outer gateway, inhabited until 1920.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Visit the extensive ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated and fortified 15th century manor house, that are a testament to the rise and fall of a prominent Norfolk family, the Heydons. Over 200 years, successive generations of this ambitious family built, then enlarged, and finally abandoned this castle.
Sir John Heydon probably built the strong inner gatehouse during the turbulent Wars of the Roses period, and his son Sir Henry, whose memorial can be seen in Baconsthorpe Church, completed the fortified house. In more peaceful times, their descendants converted part of the property into a textile factory, and then added the turreted Elizabethan outer gateway, inhabited until 1920.
The Heydon Walk: There is an opportunity to learn more about the Heydon family at St Mary's Church, Baconsthorpe's village church, as it holds some family tombs and memorials, and some stained glass showing the family coat of arms. The church is a 30-minute walk from the castle with signage describing the walk at both the castle and the church.

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Parking: Car parking is available on site with a £2 charge for non-members payable by text. Parking is free for Members with a valid English Heritage car sticker on display. If you would prefer to pay in advance of your visit, please visit our parking payment service website.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/baconsthorpe-castle/#beforeyougo

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Currently closed for essential maintenance work.

Address: Castle Road, Baconsthorpe, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6LL, UK

Post Code: NR25 6LL

Council: North Norfolk

County: Norfolk

Road Access: 3⁄4 mile north of village of Baconsthorpe via unclassified road that heads north at eastern edge of Baconsthorpe, 3 miles east of Holt. Brown tourist sign for castle on junction of unclassified road but it is most visible when travelling into Baconsthorpe from the east.
Train Access: Sheringham 4 1⁄2 miles.
Bus Access: Sanders service 16 (Tue and Fri only) or 17 (Thu only); Aldborough Community Bus 8 (Fri only); NS2 (Wed only) serve the village.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Car parking is available on site with a £2 charge for non-members payable by text. Parking is free for Members with a valid English Heritage car sticker on display. If you would prefer to pay in advance of your visit, please visit our parking payment service website.