Private Tour: Pilgrimage to Walsingham Tour

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Walsingham Anglican Shrine from the outside — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Walsingham Village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This private tour and pilgrimage takes you to the holy village of Walsingham to visit both the Roman Catholic and Anglican shrines and other related sites. You’ll explore the abbey ruins and the village, and have time to shop for religious items.

Take a pilgrimage to the holy village of Walsingham, located in the county of Norfolk, a world away from the hustle and bustle of London. Travel by private car through the Thetford Forest on the way to Walsingham on this full-day guided tour and pilgrimage. The tour lasts around 6-7 hours including travel time.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

one hour

The Anglican Chapel
Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady

one hour

Known as the Slipper Chapel
Walsingham Abbey

20 min Admission included

The ruins of Walsingham Abbey (if open)
Stop 4

10 min

A small Orthodox church in a building converted from the old village railway station.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Admiral Hornblower
The George Hotel
The Crown Hotel Stamford
Candlesticks
Wisteria Hotel
The William Cecil
The George Of Stamford
Barnsdale Country Club
Rutland Hall
The Barnsdale, Rutland
Bank House Hotel
Signature Suites

and 18 more pickup points

I can meet you at your hotel in Oakham or Stamford or Peterborough (if there is parking outside) or alternatively off your train at Peterborough from London which takes 48 minutes and also from Kings Lynn Station.

Using your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements