Drawing thousands of visitors every year, here are just five spots that make you feel like you've stepped back into the past.

The castle remains can still be visited (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Castle Acre lies on the River Nar and is an exceptionally preserved Norman village featuring 11th-century castle remains.

It is known for displaying three distinct elements of Norman society: a castle, priory and planned town.

Throughout the village a little piece of its history is visible wherever you turn, and the unique ruins attract thousands of visitors each year.

It also has a selection of tea rooms like the Wittles, a pub and gift shops.

Binham priory (Image: Newsquest)

According to English Heritage, Binham Priory is one of the most “complete and impressive” monastic ruins in Norfolk.

The priory was founded in 1091 by Peter des Valoines, a nephew of William the Conqueror.

The priory church continues to be used as a parish church, and the site hosts a range of music, arts, and social events.

Binham is also home to the Parlour, which is a café and tearoom set in a 17th-century converted barn beside the priory.

All the food on the menu is freshly made on site every day with many ingredients sourced from local suppliers.

Heydon Village Tea Rooms (Image: Heydon Village Tea Rooms)

Heydon is a privately owned village in north Norfolk and is home to a small population of around 100 people.

It is centred on a traditional village green and is overlooked by a pub and a tea room.

The former agricultural buildings have been converted to provide spaces for local businesses, like the tea room and antiques shop.

A view across one of the village greens at Great Massingham (Image: Chris Bishop)

Massingham, near King's Lynn, is renowned for its large ponds and wildlife, along with its extensive village green.

Some of the ponds date back to the 11th century, when they were used to breed fish to feed the monks in an Augustinian Abbey which once stood in the village.

These days the carp they contain are returned after being caught by anglers.

The village is also known for its brick and flint cottages, popular pub the Dabbling Duck which attracts the occasional passing Royal or celebrity, and its ornate sign.

Blakeney is a former medieval port (Image: Newsquest)

This north Norfolk village is known for its vast beach and holds a wealth of history.

It was once a commercial seaport until the early 20th century and is now best known as a quaint village that attracts thousands of tourists.

Throughout the village sit narrow streets full of flint cottages and a "picturesque" quay.

It also has lots of amenities to keep visitors entertained, like the range of bakeries, the White Horse pub, alongside art galleries and shops.

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