Massingham with Castle Acre

The Massingham with Castle Acre ward encompasses several rural villages and hamlets in central Norfolk. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, small woodlands, and gentle topography. Settlements like Great Massingham and Castle Acre are historic, with buildings constructed from local flint and brick. The area is primarily agricultural, with a mix of arable and livestock farming defining the local economy and scenery. The ward includes the Nar Valley, with the River Nar flowing through the parishes.

A specific feature is the substantial earthworks of Castle Acre's Norman motte-and-bailey castle and the impressive ruins of a Cluniac priory. Public footpaths, including the Nar Valley Way and Peddars Way long-distance trail, traverse the area, connecting the villages through the countryside. The ward maintains a quiet, parish-based community life, with local events often centred around village halls and churches. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, agricultural part of Norfolk.