St George's Church, South Acre. Open daily. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There is no car park for the church, but there is room to pull off the road onto the verge just outside. There is a gravel path up to the door, which has a stone step into the church. Once inside, the church is wheelchair friendly.
Brief Description:
A medieval parish church constructed from mostly flint with some brick dressings and a pantile roof. Of interest are a 14th century rood screen, a stone effigy of a Knight Templar, sculptured animal pew ends, medieval fragments of stained glass, a wooden eagle lectern and square Norman font, topped by a tall tapering 16th century cover.
Further Information:
Address:
Finger Hill, South Acre, South Acre, Norfolk, PE32 2AD
Email:
None available.
Phone:
01760 338552
Website:
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/southacre/southacre.htm
Opening Hours:
Open daily; key available at a nearby property.
Directions:
South Acre is 4 miles north of Swaffham; the church is on an unclassified road just off South Acre Road. OS TF 809143
Transport:
There is no bus service directly to South Acre; the nearest is a bus service that stops in Castle Acre, for service times please contact the Traveline website or tel: 0870 608 2608. For information on accessible buses visit the Norfolk County Council website.
Amenities:
There are no amenities in South Acre, but there are pubs and tea rooms a mile north in Castle Acre – details of which can be found here http://www.castleacre.info/ .
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
Castle Acre Village. Open daily. Free entry.
1,122 metres*
Castle Acre Castle, Castle Acre. Open daily. Free entry.
1,137 metres*
Castle Acre Village Hall. Open daily. Free entry.
1,250 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.