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Grimes Graves, including round barrow in Grimes Graves Plantation

39 ha

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome39 ha

Getting here

52.47677, 0.67336

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About Grimes Graves, including round barrow in Grimes Graves Plantation

Grime's Graves is a large Neolithic flint mining complex in Norfolk, England. It lies 8 km (5. 0 mi) north east from Brandon, Suffolk in the East of England.

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Flint minescheduled monument

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chaffinch
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotToilets

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +84 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +84 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Stomaphis graffii, Hairy Shieldbug, Kite-tailed Robberfly +33 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

toilets, picnic area

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

36 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Santon Downham CircularWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Fir Trail (5km route)Walking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
The Gruffalo Spotters TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Little Ouse PathWalking route9 km
Named routeLength 9 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shepherd Cycling TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmLocal cycle route
Regional Route 30 (alternative)Cycling route
Named routeRef (30)Regional cycle route
Thetford Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lime Burner TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Beater TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Poacher TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Grimes Graves: aerial (2)

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Grimes Graves: aerial (2)

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✦LYNFORD HALLHistoric site3.7 km→🌱The OrchardUrban park4.8 km→🌱The OrchardUrban park4.8 km→✦Santon moated site and associated medieval settlementHistoric site2.8 km→✦MoatHistoric site2.8 km→🌱Two Mile Bottom Picnic AreaUrban park3.9 km→