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Stracey Arms drainage pump

No. 785 of 2,655 in the Broads, No. 121 for history, No. 38 for views. History, 4.3 km from Acle.

A Grade II* listed drainage windmill, built to pump water off the surrounding marshes.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Clippesby HallStay, 5.3 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkCamping
Cherry Tree Holiday ParkStay, 11 km from Acle, just outside the parkCamping
Vauxhall Holiday ParkStay, 12 km from Acle, just outside the parkCamping
Breydon Yare Holiday ParkStay, 9.9 km from Acle, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The White Horse2.2 km from Acle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Grayling12 km from Acle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Kings Head Innin Acle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Olive Treein Acle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
War Memorial Recreation Centrein Acle, just outside the parkRainy day
Wild Duck Outdoor Pool11 km from Acle, just outside the parkRainy day
Swimming Complex12 km from Acle, just outside the parkRainy day
Outdoor Pool12 km from Acle, just outside the parkRainy day

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