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Welcome to Walsingham Abbey, where the grounds surrounding our 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 we welcome visitors and pilgrims from all religious denominations, or none.

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Opening hours for March

The snowdrop season is drawing to a close, and while the blooms are past their first flush, there are still swathes of white to enjoy in the woodland. The hellebores are looking absolutely magnificent while our thousands of daffodils are starting to show through. Changes to opening hours for March Closed Monday 2nd-Thursday 5th March …

Event: Wine Tasting & Snowdrop Walk 6th, 7th, 20th, 21st February

Join us to taste our Walsingham Estate wines together with exploring the snowdrops, an extra special way to enjoy our spectacular snowdrop displays at the Abbey. We’re inaugurating the first Walsingham Estate Vineyard tastings, hosting them in the original 18th-century courtroom here, the Shirehall Museum, during our snowdrop season. Wine in a court? Is this …