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Acle
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Acle
Acle in Norfolk, England, is a small market town between Norwich and Great Yarmouth on the River Bure in the Broads National Park. Acle, meaning an oak forest clearing, was a port in Roman times at the head of a huge estuary called Gariensis. It has a railway station on the Wherry Line between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. There are pleasant riverside walks to Upton, which has a community pub.
It has the only bridge, with nearby pub, across the River Bure between Great Yarmouth and Wroxham, the best route to get to the sandy beaches north of Great Yarmouth. Nearby Stokesby also has a riverside pub.
Featured Events in Acle
Heritage Open Days
Date: 19th Sept - 19th Sept 2026
Enjoy free entry to Horsey Windpump and learn more about its rich history. Enjoy free entry to Horsey Windpump and learn more about its rich history.
Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular
Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027
Our magical show will return in December! Our magical show will return in December!
Halloween Spectacular
Date: 22nd Oct - 1st Nov 2026
The ultimate family spooky show The ultimate family spooky show
September Spa Retreat
Date: 26th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
Join us for a weekend of spa relaxation, mindful movement and creative workshops designed to uplift… Join us for a weekend of spa relaxation, mindful movement and creative workshops designed to…
Featured Businesses in Acle
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk… Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and…
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk…
Ormesby Manor
Exclusively yours... Luxury self catering accommodation set in 12 acres of stunning parkland within… Exclusively yours... Luxury self catering accommodation set in 12 acres of stunning parkland…
Ormesby Manor
Exclusively yours... Luxury self catering accommodation set in 12 acres of stunning parkland within…
4 Old Lion Cottages
Charming 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage to let in the village of Thurne in the heart of… Charming 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage to let in the village of Thurne in the heart…
4 Old Lion Cottages
Charming 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage to let in the village of Thurne in the heart of…
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Date: 26th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
Join us for a weekend of spa relaxation, mindful movement and creative workshops designed to uplift… Join us for a weekend of spa relaxation, mindful movement and creative workshops designed to…
Ormesby Manor
Exclusively yours... Luxury self catering accommodation set in 12 acres of stunning parkland within… Exclusively yours... Luxury self catering accommodation set in 12 acres of stunning parkland…
Ormesby Manor
Exclusively yours... Luxury self catering accommodation set in 12 acres of stunning parkland within…
Date: 22nd Oct - 1st Nov 2026
The ultimate family spooky show The ultimate family spooky show
4 Old Lion Cottages
Charming 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage to let in the village of Thurne in the heart of… Charming 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage to let in the village of Thurne in the heart…
4 Old Lion Cottages
Charming 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage to let in the village of Thurne in the heart of…
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