Where is English Heritage - St Olave's Priory and how do I get there?

St Olave's Priory is located on Beccles Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HE. Check the website for further visitor information.

What are the opening hours at English Heritage - St Olave's Priory?

The priory is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, Monday through Sunday.

Is there parking at English Heritage - St Olave's Priory?

Yes, parking is available at the site.

Is English Heritage - St Olave's Priory suitable for families?

Yes, St Olave's Priory is listed as child-friendly, making it a suitable outing for families with children.

How do I contact or find out more about English Heritage - St Olave's Priory?

You can contact the site by phone on 0370 333 1181, or visit the website for more information and visitor details.

Norfolk · Heritage Sites

English Heritage - St Olave's Priory

St Olave's Priory is a historic English Heritage site near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, with free, open-access ruins open daily until 17:00.

Photo: Kate Burton

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English Heritage - St Olave's Priory

Managed by English Heritage, St Olave's Priory sits on Beccles Road just south of Great Yarmouth, preserving the remains of a medieval priory in a quiet rural setting. The site is a scheduled monument and one of Norfolk's older monastic ruins, cared for as part of English Heritage's national portfolio of historic places. Parking is available on site, and the grounds are child-friendly, making it a straightforward stop for families passing through the Waveney valley.

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Opening hours

Closed

Monday10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

Friday10:00 – 17:00

Saturday10:00 – 17:00

Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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