Walsingham, Religious pilgrimage village in North Norfolk, England
Little Walsingham features medieval buildings, Georgian architecture, and historic religious structures along the banks of the River Stiffkey.
The village gained prominence in 1061 when Richeldis de Faverches constructed a replica of the Holy House of Nazareth following her vision of Virgin Mary.
The Anglican Shrine and Catholic National Shrine at the Slipper Chapel continue to attract numerous religious pilgrims throughout the calendar year.
The Wells and Walsingham Light Railway provides transportation between the village and Wells-next-the-Sea through narrow gauge steam locomotives.
The village contains Grade I listed public toilets within historical walls and East Anglia's first carbon-neutral church building.
Location: North Norfolk
GPS coordinates: 52.89385,0.87357
Latest update: June 12, 2025 05:36
These pilgrimage routes and religious sites represent the spiritual heritage of Europe. The paths connect cathedrals, monasteries and sanctuaries from Italy to England, from Spain to Armenia. Each location maintains its traditions and religious history.
Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
185 m
Slipper Chapel
2 km
Walsingham Priory
139 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints
338 m
Egmere medieval settlement
3.9 km
Walsingham Friary
223 m
Waterden medieval settlement remains
4.7 km
Roman Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady
2 km
Church of All Saints
5 km
Church of All Saints
2.6 km
Church of St Giles
1.8 km
Church of All Saints and St Peter
875 m
Methodist Chapel
164 m
Black Lion Hotel
83 m
Crabb's Castle
3.6 km
Pack Horse Bridge North East of the Abbey in Abbey Grounds
227 m
Ruins of Church of St Edmund
3.8 km
Field Barn
2.7 km
Little Walsingham War Memorial
251 m
Great Walsingham War Memorial
920 m
Footbridge Off Walsingham Road
1.2 km
The Priory Gatehouse (or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse To South, Fronting High Street
117 m
Dow House
121 m
The Abbey
128 m
Milepost, c.70yds S of X-roads
3.9 km
Milepost, 20yds S of double electricity pole whose wires cross road
2.9 km
Milepost, 25yds W of jct with Gt Snoring road
366 m
Milepost, 60yds N of entrance to Houghton Farm, Houghton St Giles
1.6 kmReviews
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