Friends of Castle Acre Church

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A community charity, working to preserve the history of our village

Get Involved

friends of castle acre church

friends of castle acre churchfriends of castle acre churchfriends of castle acre church

A community charity, working to preserve the history of our village

Get Involved

Who We Are

Our Vision

Since its 12th Century origins, the building of the Church of St James The Great, Castle Acre, Norfolk, has benefitted from the generosity of those many people who have, over the centuries made provision for gifts supporting the fabric of this building.

Our Values

For many centuries, this generosity has come principally from church-goers, but in more recent times, with dwindling congregations and secular attitudes, there are greater numbers of people who, whilst they may or may not be church-goers, are nonetheless interested and in many cases passionate, in ensuring this beautiful building is maintained in good repair not only for today, but for future generations also.

Our Impact

Since 2000, the Friends of Castle Acre Church have raised over £200,000 towards various restoration projects.  These include:


2005 - Organ Refurbishment

2010 - New Oil Tank & Boiler

2017 - Tower Repairs

2022 - Chancel Roof Repairs

Charitable Work

The Committee and Volunteers put together numerous annual events and initiatives to raise charitable donations.  These include:


Charity Book Shop

Flower Show

Bake Sales

Sale of Castle Acre Memorabilia

Art Sales

Historic Walking Tours

Events for 2025

Saturday 17th May 2025

Spring Entertainment

4pm

-

6pm

St James the Great Castle Acre

Event Details

Saturday 17th May 2025

Spring Entertainment

Spring Entetainment

Seasonal and Traditional Music. 

We invite you to a programme of played by  the Norwich Accordian Band and enjoy a glass o...

Event Details

4pm

-

6pm

St James the Great Castle Acre

Monday 25th August 2025

Late Summer Entertainment

4pm

-

6pm

St James the Great Castle Acre

Event Details

Monday 25th August 2025

Late Summer Entertainment

August Bank Holiday Monday

From Broads to the Brecks. 

Come and enjoy an afternoon of story telling in word and music as The 3 of Us and Frien...

Event Details

4pm

-

6pm

St James the Great Castle Acre

Saturday 1st November 2025

Autumn Lecture

4pm

-

6pm

Castle Acre Village Hall

Event Details

Saturday 1st November 2025

Autumn Lecture

Haloween Half Term Holiday

Creepy Jewellery. 

Rachel Church gives an illustrated talk about  jewellery, its beutiful variety and fascinating a...

Event Details

4pm

-

6pm

Castle Acre Village Hall

ongoing activities

Charity Book Shop

Castle Acre Memorabilia

Charity Book Shop

Visit our Charity Book Shop, located on Castle Acre High Street.  We offer a wide range of books, including first editions and rarities.  In addition, Castle Acre Memorabelia and Artwork is for sale.


Current Opening Times


Saturdays

10.30am - 4pm

Bank Holiday Mondays

11am - 3pm

Historic Walks

Castle Acre Memorabilia

Charity Book Shop

Learn about the rich history of Castle Acre.  Ideal for Visitors and New Residents to the village.


Small Group Tours take place on the first Saturday of the month for a suggested donation of £10 per person.  Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and are led by the Friends of Castle Acre Church Volunteers.

Private Tours can also be arranged.


Send us an email below to book.

Castle Acre Memorabilia

Castle Acre Memorabilia

Castle Acre Memorabilia

Our Castle Acre Memorabilia offers the ideal opportunity to take home a reminder of your time in our beautiful Norfolk village.  Perfect also as a gift for family and friends.


Tea Towels

Mugs

Shopping Bags


These can be purchased at the Charity Book Shop, or Church of St James The Great 

Get Involved

Charity Book Shop Volunteers

Charity Book Shop Volunteers

Charity Book Shop Volunteers

Do you have a few hours spare a month, or on an ad hoc basis?  We always need Volunteers to help run the Book Shop.  We would love it to be open more frequently.






Learn more about volunteering

Book Donations

Charity Book Shop Volunteers

Charity Book Shop Volunteers

If you have old books cluttering up a corner, we’d be happy to take them off your hands.  Pop them in during opening hours, or email us to arrange a collection.






Arrange a book donation collection

Membership

Charity Book Shop Volunteers

Membership

A perfect way for Castle Acre Residents to get involved.  An Annual Membership costs a minimum of £10 and in addition to helping to preserve this historic building, you will receive an Annual Chairman’s Report and direct invitations to events and an invitation to an exclusive annual members event.

Become a Member

Benefactor

Charity Book Shop Volunteers

Membership

Are you interested In making a one off donation, or donating artwork and other pieces that showcase the beauty of Castle Acre?  Benefactors will have direct contacts with the Chairperson and Treasurer and will be included in all the Membership privileges.



Become a Benefactor

Officers & Committee

Patron

Dame Stella Rimington DCB

Presidents

The Rt. Revd. Jonathan Meyrick

The Rt. Revd. Dr Jane Steen, Bishop of Lynn

Chairman

Anthony Wright

Hon. Secretary

Helen Westlake

Hon. Treasurer

Chris Hammet

Trustees

Piers Westlake

Sam Hillyard

Janice Smith

Heather Hamblin

Clive Hadfield

David Bowman (Castle Acre PCC Representative)

Charity Number

803210

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

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