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Kingsgate Castle, above Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent.

Broadstairs

a Seaside Town in the county of Kent

'Pretty in Pink' Woolpit, Suffolk

Woolpit

in the county of Suffolk

Recommended Towns & Villages near Acle

St. John the Baptist, Reedham

Reedham (46 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction S)

Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich...

Hemsby beach, Norfolk

Hemsby (18 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)

Hemsby is located close to Great Yarmouth, within easy reach of the fine network of waterways covering the landscape of the Norfolk Broads...

Caister beach

Caister-on-Sea (39 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)

Caister-on-Sea has a lovely expanse of sands backed by delightful grassy dunes. It has all the usual seaside facilities needed to ensure the whole family has a relaxing time with fun for the children...

St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wroxham.

Wroxham (99 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)

This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime when it acts as a Mecca for boating enthusiasts who.....

Village sign, the other side

Winterton-on-Sea (36 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE)

When Daniel Defoe visited this quaint coastal village in the year 1725, he famously wrote that almost half the houses in the village where built of timber taken from wrecks...

St. Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth (479 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E)

This is one of Norfolk's premier holiday resorts. Its main attraction is its miles of lovely golden sands backed by dunes and a broad seafront walk amongst pretty flower beds...

Brograve  Mill

Horsey (69 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)

The tranquil village of Horsey can be found in a landscape dominated by windmills and water. Horsey has a fascinating history, a couple of centuries ago it was a well known.....

Sea Jack in Great Yarmouth Harbour

Gorleston-on-Sea (60 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE)

Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families...

View of the county school of the lovely village of Somerleyton, close to Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Somerleyton (70 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE)

Found nestling in a corner of the north-east Suffolk countryside is the charming, tranquil village of Somerleyton...

A view of Coltishall by the river

Coltishall (24 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW)

Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book...

Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk

Norwich (343 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Norfolk (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W)

Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come...

View from the East

Worstead (12 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)

Worstead is one of those delightful places that prospered and thrived during the great days of the 'wool' industry...

River Waveney

Beccles (114 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction S)

A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam...

Ruins of Bungay Castle

Bungay (84 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S)

A market town in Suffolk known for its medieval architecture and scenic location along the River Waveney...

Lowestoft Town Hall

Lowestoft (298 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Suffolk (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction SE)

This is now a sunny holiday resort but for many years fishing played an important part in the history of the development of Lowestoft...

Wymondham Abbey

Wymondham (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (18.9 miles, 30.5 km, direction W)

Narrow, medieval streets full of enchanting properties built following the Great Fire of 1615, mingle with the few building which fortunately escaped being raised to the ground...

Sunset over Oulton Broad on the Norfolk Broads

Oulton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction NW)

The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney...

Heydon, Norfolk

Heydon (11 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction NW)

This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie...

Southwold Pier

Southwold (211 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction S)

The beach here is of sand and shingle, it is safe for swimming except around the harbour entrance. The restored pier is a great attraction with an amusement arcade at the shore end...

Snow on the beach Dec 2010

Cromer (231 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (22.8 miles, 36.7 km, direction NW)

Famous for delicious Crab for which folk still travel for miles to catch fresh, or buy from the quayside...

Recommended attractions near Acle

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby, Norfolk.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (29 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)

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The wall of Burgh Castle Roman Fort, Burgh Castle, Norfolk

Burgh Castle Roman Fort (16 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)

The ruins of Burgh Castle are in the care of English heritage, they consist of little more than the remains of impressive Roman.....

Boats on the Norfolk Broads, Norfolk.

The Norfolk Broads (54 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)

A trip to the Norfolk Broads is to experience a little bit of paradise where the most beautiful sound, is the sound of silence......

Castle remains

Caister Castle (8 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)

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Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk

Somerleyton Hall (13 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SE)

Somerleyton Hall, a splendid Victorian residence of palatial proportions was the creation of Sir Morgan Peto, a clever.....

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction W)

In a town that is full of ancient well preserved streets and buildings which retain their medieval appearance and atmosphere, it.....

Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W)

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace,.....

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

The Forum, Norwich (1 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction W)

A unique landmark building in the heart of the city of Norwich, The Forum is a dynamic centre for learning, information and.....

Lowestoft Museum

Lowestoft Museum (2 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SE)

This pleasurable museum can be found located in Broad House, a delightful castellated building situated in Nicholas Everitt.....

View of lowestoft lighthouse across sparrows nest bowling green

Lowestoft Lighthouse (4 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)

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Pony and trap passing thatched cottage at Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall (73 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction NW)

This stunning Jacobean mansion was spawned from Hatfield House which belonged to the powerful Cecil family. Both buildings were.....

Work by The Dino Sculptor

Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction W)

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Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk

Wymondham Abbey (6 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction W)

Rising stark against the vast Norfolk skyline, the sight of Wymondham Abbey is at once both intriguing and eye-catching. It is.....

Mannington Hall, Norfolk

Mannington Hall & Gardens (3 Pictures)

(21.1 miles, 34.0 km, direction NW)

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Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Felbrigg Hall (35 Pictures)

(22.3 miles, 35.8 km, direction NW)

Felbrigg Hall is an outstanding Jacobean house built in about 1620, with a later west front in the William and Mary style. .....

Cromer Lighthouse taken from 15th tee of Royal Cromer Golf Course, Cromer, Norfolk

Cromer Lighthouse (4 Pictures)

(22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction NW)

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Stody Lodge Gardens,  Norfolk

Stody Lodge Gardens (22 Pictures)

(25.2 miles, 40.6 km, direction NW)

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