Romans, Romans and Monks: St Benets Abbey - Monks.
St Benet's Abbey, ST Benet's Road (off Hall Common Road), Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5NU
To celebrate HODs 30th Anniversary, we invite everyone to travel the Routes and Networks together and make Connections to their cultural past. You can participate in as much or as little as you like, just get out in the fresh air, learn something new and enjoy the beauty of these special places. This event will be open for the 10 days of HODs. Check our social media and website for updates and if you would like, coincide your visit with a guided tour (available on certain dates).
From Caistor Roman Town to Burgh Castle and on to St Benet's Abbey come and learn or use your geocaching skills to enjoy these beautiful spaces and learn more about Norfolk's heritage.
If you are new to Geocaching, don't forget to download the App before you leave home.
Please note there are car parking fees at Caistor Roman Town and Burgh Castle. (£3.00 for 3 hours)
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Saturday 07 September:
- Guided tour: 1400. Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Sunday 08 September:
- Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Monday 09 September:
- Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Tuesday 10 September:
- Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Wednesday 11 September:
- Guided tour: 1400. Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Thursday 12 September:
- Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Friday 13 September:
- Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Saturday 14 September:
- Guided tour: 1400. Available to Geocache during day light hours.
- Sunday 15 September:
- Available to Geocache during day light hours.
Location & directions
St Benet's Abbey, ST Benet's Road (off Hall Common Road), Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5NU
- Directions:
- From Hall Common Farm Road, the track to St Benet's Abbey is long and single track, please drive slowly and take care. There is a public mooring at St Benet's Abbey, hire a cruiser and sail along the River Ant.
- Contact on day:
- Fran Young
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
All 3 sites participating in our HOD's Events are Heritage Monuments and have rough terrain and steps. Please wear strong shoes.
Additional information
Burgh Castle and Caistor Roman Town both have car parks which have a fee. Pay by app or card. Norfolk Archaeological Trust sites are open only during day light hours. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead as all times. Please respect the archaeology, do not climb on the structures or walls. Our website https://www.norfarchtrust.org.uk/ has information about nearby facilities etc.
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
