English Heritage sites near Tibenham Parish

Cow Tower, Norwich

COW TOWER, NORWICH

14 miles from Tibenham Parish

One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c.1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich’s city defence.

Thetford Priory

THETFORD PRIORY

16 miles from Tibenham 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

17 miles from Tibenham 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.

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

18 miles from Tibenham 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.

Thetford Warren Lodge

THETFORD WARREN LODGE

18 miles from Tibenham 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.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

19 miles from Tibenham Parish

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


Churches in Tibenham Parish

Tibenham: All Saints

Church Road Tibenham Norwich Norfolk
(01953) 861411
https://www.longstrattonandpilgrimteam.co.uk/

North Wall pre-Conquest. Exceptionally tall 14th century tower. Chancel 13th century, the rest is 14th century. Splendid Nave roof. Jacobean Pulpit, Carolingean unique elevated pew: faculty from Archbishop Laud. Fine set of 6 bells - one of heaviset in the county. Church open


Pubs in Tibenham Parish

Greyhound

The Street, Tibenham, NR16 1PZ
(01379) 677676
the-greyhound-tibenham.co.uk

Pleasant country pub built in 1710 and remaining in character. One of the smallest freehouses in Norfolk. A real community gem, hosting many local events including the village festival, classic car and tractor runs and biker meets. Airfiel...