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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.

English Heritage - St Olave's Priory

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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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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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