CAFE IN CASTLE ACRE - WEST NORFOLK
EVERYDAY DELICIOUS
BRUNCH
LUNCH
& EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
DINE IN
OR
TAKE AWAY
DOG FRIENDLY
Wittles Castle Acre is a place to enjoy the everyday delicious. Carefully sourced, relaxed dining, packed with flavour
Wittles is the Norfolk slang for Victuals, which means ‘food’ - and was used by Charles Dickens in Great Expectations
Dine In or Take Away
Cafe @ Wittles
Modern Cafe Classics, Home Baked Cakes & Scones. Plenty of familiar items and a few that push the boundaries ...
... plus of course, a great cup of Coffee, or Tea
We don't take reservations, so please just turn up and we will get you a table as quickly as possible
Dine In or Take Away
With a choice to dine inside the historic cafe, or pick up a take away picnic to explore Castle Acre’s English Heritage Priory, Castle, the Village Green, beautiful River Nar, famous Peddars Way and Rebellion Way. Ideal before, after, or as a welcomed break during a walk, or cycle ride ...
Cafe
Dine In
Brunch, Lunch
& Everything Inbetween
Picnic
Take Away to enjoy around Castle Acre or linger longer on our outside benches
More about us & our beautiful village
Dietary Preferences & Allergens
Our Menus cater for people looking for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Dairy Free options.
However our food is made in a small, cafe general kitchen and whilst we are careful, we cannot guarantee our food is completely allergen free.
Please ensure that you highlight your preferences, any allergies and questions relating to ingredients to your Server before ordering.
Menus can be viewed on the links above
Private Events
Wittles Castle Acre is perfect for private events or gatherings, outside of regular opening hours. Whether it be a Birthday, Anniversary, Celebration, or a group get together, we would be very happy to discuss your requirements.
We can put together a personalised menu for up to 15 Guests.
Celebration Cakes
We offer a small range of home baked Celebration Cakes. Ideal for Birthdays, Anniversaries etc ... Please come and discuss your requirements with us.
In & Around Castle Acre
Castle Acre Priory (English Heritage)
One of England's largest and best preserved monastic sites, dating back to 1090.
Castle Acre Castle & Bailey Gate (English Heritage)
Beautiful example of a Norman planned settlement.
St James the Great Church
Impressive Norman Church, which along with The Priory was an important stop for Pilgrims on their way to Walsingham.
The Water Tower
Traditional water tower, transformed into a contemporary home on the outskirts of the village. Winner of much architectural acclaim.
River Nar
Stunning chalk stream, perfect for a country walk and a chance to spot some of Norfolk's wildlife.
Peddars Way
Ancient Roman Road, stretching from Suffolk to the North Norfolk Coast. Castle Acre is the perfect halfway point, so ideal to stop off on a cycle ride, or walk
Rebellion Way
Popular cycle & walking trail through Norfolk’s countryside and villages
West Acre
West Acre Gardens / West Acre Theatre / West Acre Gallery / Church of All Saints / Duration Brewery / Vintage Village Velos
Our 'Walks Around Wittles' Map in the Cafe, helps you plan the perfect day
Everyday Delicious
Sustainability & Partners
Supporting Local & Independent Suppliers
We aim to work with the best, to bring you Wittle's Everyday Delicious.
Where possible, we work with Norfolk Suppliers to showcase the best of the county.
We believe that supporting Local & Independent Businesses is the best way to give back and build strong communities.
Suppliers
Bread - Krusty Loaf, Fakenham
Butchers - Impson, Swaffham
Deli - Roger Holme Foods, East Rudham
Ice Cream - Pointens Dairy, Stody
Beer - Duration, West Acre
Apple Juice - Ashill Farm, Thetford
Coffee - Yallah Coffee, Cornwall
Posh Pops - Breckland Orchard, Cambridgeshire
Coffee
Our Single Origin Coffee is produced for us by Yallah Coffee in Cornwall. With a sustainable approach to business, direct relationships with farmers and beans that are freshly roasted, we aim to bring you the best cup of coffee in West Norfolk.
Our current House Roast is from Marvin Carias in Jalapa, Guatemala, with Tasting Notes of milk chocolate, rich caramel and creamy nougat.
Environment
We recycle and use compostable products where possible. Please can we ask that you dispose of any take away cups, bags and carriers responsibly. We welcome the use of reusable cups.
We use repurposed Huskee Cups in Cafe @ Wittles. Made from coffee husks, it is a small way we can reduce our footprint ... and they keep your drink hot for longer - no-one's going to complain about that!
We sponsor the Castle Acre Litter Team Volunteers, by providing bin bags to help keep our beautiful village looking its best at all times.
Our Story & The Future
With backgrounds in hospitality and public health, we decided to have more control over our lives and originally opened a cafe in Cornwall. Building the business from scratch, we learnt a lot and in 2020 sold it for a healthy profit. We took over Barnfields Cafe in Castle Acre November 2020, right in the middle of the Covid Crisis. Renaming it Wittles, after the Norfolk Slang for ‘Vittles”, which means food store. With restrictions in trading, we put a table across the front door, baked up a table of cakes, a big pot of soup and introduced ourselves to our neighbours.
The warm welcome we received, led to fully opening the Cafe the following Spring and we have continued to welcome many regular customers, along with the visitors to Castle Acre. Living above the Cafe, we enjoy the best morning commute, as well as being part of this lovely village community.
Our passion for delicious food, coffee and making sure people have a good time at Wittles has paid off. Each year we grow from strength to strength. We are now ready to move to our next chapter in life and hand the reigns over to someone new. Wittles Castle Acre is the perfect turnkey purchase for someone looking for a lifestyle business and home, which will give them an income from day one. Learn more by contacting Sowerbys Estate Agents.
Brunch, Lunch & Everything In-between
