Grimes Graves

At Grimes Graves it is possible to decend a 9 metre ladder to explore inside one of the mine shafts of the only Neolithic flint mine in Britain that is open to visitors.

Location information:

Grimes Graves, Lynford, Norfolk, IP26 5DE
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Contact details:

Tel: 01842 810656

Opening times:

1st March - 31st March: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 10am to 5pm
1st April - 30th September: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 10am to 6pm
1st October - 31st October: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 10am to 5pm

Admission charges:

Adults: £2.90 Concessions: £2.30 Children: £1.50 Family Ticket: £7.30

Getting here:

Nearest car park: Free On Site Parking
Nearest train station: Brandon
Nearest bus stop: Santon Downham

About Grimes Graves:

Grimes Graves is the only Neolithic flint mine in Britain that is open to visitors. You can find out a wealth of information inside the visitor centre, and it is possible to decend a 9 metre ladder to explore inside one of the mine shafts. There is also a small Grimes Graves gift shop where you can get yourself a souvenir of your visit.

Visit the English Heritage website for more information at www.english-heritage.org.uk