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The Tolhouse Gaol

No. 6 of 2,655 in the Broads, No. 6 for history, No. 3 for rainy day. Culture, 12.8 km from Acle, just outside the Broads National Park.

The Tolhouse Gaol
Photo: Carol Rose, CC BY-SA 2.0

A museum in a Grade I listed building that was once a gaol, as its name tells.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Fee
ChargesOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Wheelchair
Partly accessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Website
museums.norfolk.gov.ukOverture Maps Foundation, Places, 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 0.85 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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Haven SeashoreStay, 15 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lacons Brewery14 km from Acle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Short Blue14 km from Acle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Kevill Arms14 km from Acle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The White Hart14 km from Beccles, just outside the parkFood and pubs

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