Burnham Norton Friary, Norfolk Archaeological Trust

22/09/2026

We had such a great time at the Farmers Market at Creake Abbey this month - can you suggest any other local places we could have a table/gazebo to talk to people about the Friary?

05/09/2026

Wow - such an amazing welcome at Creake Farmers Market today. Thank you to everyone - from other stallholders to visitors who made us feel so welcome and were so interested and supportive.

We have had a great day, hopefully see you all again soon!

05/09/2026

All set up at Creake Farmers Market, come and find us ❤️.

05/09/2026

We are here this morning, pop down and say hi!

16/08/2026

The friars who lived at Burnham Norton belonged to the Carmelite Order, better known in medieval England as the Whitefriars.

Their nickname came from the white cloaks they wore over their robes, making them easy to distinguish from other religious orders.

For centuries, the Whitefriars were a familiar presence in Norfolk, and Burnham Norton was the first Carmelite friary founded in the county.

https://www.klmagazine.co.uk/articles/burnham-norton-friary

This symbolic landmark may now be only ruins and a solo gatehouse, but there’s still much to learn about the friars of Burnham Norton and what became of the …

15/08/2026

Did you know Burnham Norton Friary once welcomed medieval pilgrims on their way to Walsingham?

The friary stood beside an ancient route crossing the River Burn. Pilgrims could stop, rest, worship in the church, and drink from the Holy Well before continuing their journey.

Imagine the thousands of travellers who passed through these gates over the centuries.

14/08/2026

📍 Have you discovered Burnham Norton Friary?

Hidden in the north Norfolk landscape, this fascinating site was founded in 1253 and was the first Carmelite friary in Norfolk.

The friars who lived here weren't isolated monks. They travelled among local communities, preaching, caring for the sick, and supporting people in difficult times.

Today, the impressive gatehouse and church remains still stand as reminders of nearly 800 years of history.

Sadly, it is currently closed but have you visited before?

23/06/2026

Lovely sea breeze!

Norfarchtrust.org.uk/support-your-site

22/06/2026

Our Director, Natalie, caught up with Edd Smith from BBC Radio Norfolk today to chat about all things Burnham Norton Friary.

It is definitely a warm one today, but there’s no better place to be than the Norfolk coast when that sea breeze hits!

Tune in soon to hear the chat.

BBC Norfolk

10/06/2026

Burnham Norton Friary is a remarkable glimpse into Norfolk’s past, standing quietly in the landscape.

If you’d like to help us care for it for the future, you can join “Support Your Site” 💚

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Help us care for these historic places for the future.
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