English Heritage sites near Bressingham Parish

Thetford Priory

THETFORD PRIORY

13 miles from Bressingham Parish

The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.

Thetford, Church of the Holy Sepulchre

THETFORD, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE

13 miles from Bressingham Parish

The only surviving remains in England of a priory of Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who aided pilgrims to Christ's tomb: the ruined nave of their 14th-century church, later used as a barn.

Thetford Warren Lodge

THETFORD WARREN LODGE

15 miles from Bressingham Parish

Thetford Warren Lodge was probably built c.1400 by the Prior of Thetford; this defensible lodge protected gamekeepers and hunting parties against armed poachers.

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

16 miles from Bressingham Parish

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.

Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine

GRIME'S GRAVES - PREHISTORIC FLINT MINE

17 miles from Bressingham Parish

Grime’s Graves is a unique visitor attraction in Norfolk as the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

17 miles from Bressingham Parish

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.



Pubs in Bressingham Parish

1066 At the Chequers

Low Road, Bressingham, IP22 2AG
(01379) 688175
1066chequers.com/

Charming 16th century, thatched gift shop and restaurant with a bar area, opposite Bressingham Gardens. Ope for coffee, lunch and pre-booked afternoon tea.