Shirehall Museum |
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Walsingham Shirehall was built in the early 16th century and was used as a hostel for important visitors to the adjacent Augustinian Priory. In the 1770s it was converted into the Shirehall for the quarter sessions, which were held there from from1778 until 1861. The petty sessions continued until 1971.
The courtroom has survived unaltered since it was last used and is now part of the hands-on museum, which includes a comprehensive display on Walsingham as a place of pilgrimage since 1061, as well as local artefacts and photographs.
General Information:
- Well stocked shop
- Tourist Information Centre
- Guided Tours of Walsingham from Information Centre
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
February (Snowdrop Walks: Open Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm.April to October: (inclusive) Daily 10.00am - 4.30pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Adult £3.50; Concession £2.50.
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Directions
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From Fakenham B1105 (approx 4 miles). From Wells B1105 (approx 4 miles). From King's Lynn A148, B1105 (approx 23 miles). From Norwich A1067 (approx 27 miles). |
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Shirehall Museum Postcode for SatNav: NR22 6BP |
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Thursford Collection
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Pensthorpe
(4 Miles)*
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Holkham Hall and Bygones Museum
(4 Miles)*
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