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How To Reach Us

Walsingham is approached by road from the West (King's Lynn), the South (Swaffham)

or the East (Norwich) and is five miles from Fakenham.

The Roman Catholic Shrine is 1.3 miles South of Walsingham,

in a hamlet called Houghton St. Giles.

For Satellite Navigation purposes the postcode for the Shrine is NR22 6AL

NOTE: Some routes shown on these systems are not suitable for coaches/cars as they take

you through fords near the Shrine which can be deep and fast-flowing. 

To reach us by coach - click here

To reach us by car - click here

 

By Coach

From the West:
From King's Lynn follow the A148 to Fakenham (approximately 17 miles). At the roundabout just before Fakenham turn left, then left again after 300 yards on to the B1105 which is signposted Walsingham.

From the East:
From Norwich follow the A1067 towards Fakenham. Turn right at the first roundabout, straight on at the next roundabout (Morrison's), and then left at the third roundabout onto by-pass (A148). After about one mile turn right onto B1105 to Walsingham.

From the South:
From London and the South leave the M11 at Junction 9 (Newmarket, Norwich). Take the A11 towards Newmarket, this then merges with the A14.  After 6 miles follow the sign A11 (Thetford, Norwich).  At Barton Mills roundabout take the A1065 (2nd exit) through Brandon and Swaffham. In Swaffham turn right at the mini roundabout through the Market Square signposted Cromer, Fakenham (A148).  By-pass Fakenham to the King's Lynn-Fakenham road (A148). Cross over the roundabout; turn left after 300 yards on to B1105, which is signposted Walsingham.

Once on the B1105 ....
...proceed for ½ mile, then turn left, road signposted B1105 Wells, Walsingham (avoiding width limits) and with brown and white signs to "Holkham Hall".  Signs saying Roman Catholic Pilgrimage.

Carry on along this road for 3 miles, at a small crossroads in a dip, turn right. This cross roads is immediately after signs for Roman Catholic Shrine, Slipper Chapel.  Roman Catholic Pilgrimage. 

(NB IF you are going into the village first, follow the sign on the main road pointing straight on and turn right when signposted. IF you are going straight to the Shrine, please continue with these instructions ...)

Having turned right off the main road, you will find yourself on a country lane, carry on for one mile. The road bends to the right - converted farm buildings immediately in front of you - take the road to the left signposted to the Slipper Chapel and R.C. Shrine. The Shrine is half a mile further on, on the right hand side of the road.

 

 

By Car

From the West:
From King's Lynn follow the A148 to Fakenham (approximately 17 miles). At the roundabout just before Fakenham turn left, then left again after 300 yards on to the B1105 which is signposted Walsingham.

From the East:
From Norwich follow the A1067 towards Fakenham. Turn right at the first roundabout, straight on at the next roundabout (Morrison's), and then left at the third roundabout onto by-pass (A148). After about one mile turn right onto B1105 to Walsingham.

From the South:
From London and the South leave the M11 at Junction 9 (Newmarket, Norwich). Take the A11 towards Newmarket, this then merges with the A14.  After 6 miles follow the sign A11 (Thetford, Norwich).  At Barton Mills roundabout take the A1065 (2nd exit) through Brandon and Swaffham. In Swaffham turn right at the mini roundabout through the Market Square signposted Cromer, Fakenham (A148).  By-pass Fakenham to the King's Lynn-Fakenham road (A148). Cross over the roundabout; turn left after 300 yards on to B1105, which is signposted Walsingham.

Once on the B1105 ....
...follow the signs for Little Walsingham - Light Vehicles only, which takes you through the villages of East Barsham and Houghton St Giles. After Houghton St Giles, you will come to a small bridge, just before entering the village.

EITHER: Take the small turning to the left signposted RC Shrine and Slipper Chapel (avoid any saying "Unbridged ford" - these can be very deep!) to go straight to the Shrine.

OR:  Follow the road to the right to go into the village first.