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Grimes Graves
Grimes Graves, Lynford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DE.
Grimes Graves is the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. First named Grim's Graves by the Anglo-Saxons, after the pagan god Grim, it was not until some of them were excavated in 1870 that they were found to be flint mines dug over 5,000 years ago. The mines provided the flint to make tools. Today, visitors can descend 10 metres (30 feet) by ladder into one excavated shaft. This is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest, as it is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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Opening Times:
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3rd Mar-31st Mar |
10:00-17:00 |
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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1st Apr-30th Sep |
10:00-18:00 |
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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1st Oct-31st Oct |
10:00-17:00 |
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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Opening
times listed were correct at the time of entry but should be checked before
departure.
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Facilities:
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English Heritage
Parking on Site
Shop(s)
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Admission/Prices:
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Adult £2.70
Child £1.40
Concessions £2.00
Family £6.80
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Prices listed were correct at the time of entry but should
be checked before departure.
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Age Restrictions:
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No under 5s No entry to the mines for children under 5 years of age
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