The Everyday Past at Binham Priory

Meet up with Pathmakers CIO walking charity and the Norfolk Archeological Trust to hear about Binham Priory and the everyday. This guided walk and talk will take in the surrounding countryside of North Norfolk in a circular, 4 mile walk. Starting and returning to the NAT Binham Priory site.

Historian and writer Richard Hoggett will talk us through the everyday for those that lived and worked at the monastery and consider what they might have been like.

The ruins of the Benedictine monastery can be walked around to immerse yourself in the past.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Between 1100 - 1400

Location & directions

Binham Priory, Warham Road, Binham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ

Directions:

by road: Binham can easily be reached via many minor roads from the main A148 (Fakenham-Holt) and A149 (Wells-Sheringham) roads, as well as from Great Walsingham. SatNav: NR21 0DG. Binham Priory completely dominates the northern part of the village, and cannot be missed by visitors! Car access is via the gatehouse on the west side of the Warham Road. There is ample visitor parking outside the west end of the church. by bus: Binham is served by service 46 (Sanders Coaches) linking Holt with Wells-next-the-Sea. The bus stop is in the centre of the village. Unfortunately this service is limited, especially at weekends. For up to date timetable information, please visit www.TravelineEastAnglia.org.uk.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] at least 48hrs in advance of the booked event to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/

Booking opens:

25 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

People are free to walk in the ruins, which may be accessed by wheelchair users via a path near the west end of the church. Interpretation panels in this area have been provided by English Heritage.

Additional information

Max number of people:

18

Estimated duration:

3 hour(s)

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