English Heritage sites near South Cove Parish

Leiston Abbey

LEISTON ABBEY

11 miles from South Cove Parish

The mainly 14th century remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian canons. Among Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, with some spectacular architectural features.

St Olave's Priory

ST OLAVE'S PRIORY

12 miles from South Cove Parish

The wonderfully complete 14th century brick-vaulted refectory undercroft - later a cottage occupied until 1902 - of a small Augustinian priory.

Burgh Castle Roman Fort

BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT

15 miles from South Cove Parish

The imposing stone walls, with added towers for catapults, of a Roman 3rd century ‘Saxon Shore’ fort. Enjoy panoramic views over Breydon Water, into which the fourth wall long since collapsed.

Berney Arms Windmill

BERNEY ARMS WINDMILL

16 miles from South Cove Parish

Visit one of Norfolk's best and largest extant marsh mills, built to grind a constituent of cement and in use until 1948, finally pumping water to drain surrounding marshland.

Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars' Cloisters

GREAT YARMOUTH ROW HOUSES AND GREYFRIARS' CLOISTERS

17 miles from South Cove Parish

Enjoy a rare trip back in time at this Norfolk visitor attraction. The delightful Row Houses at Row 111 and the Old Merchant’s House are rare remnants of Great Yarmouth’s original distinctive ‘Rows’.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

17 miles from South Cove 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 South Cove Parish

South Cove, St Lawrence

South Cove Beccles
http://www.solebayteamministry.co.uk

A much visited and well cared for little thatched church which underwent a major and sympathetic restoration in the mid 1990's. A narrow late Saxon nave, with the original high arched Saxon north and south doorways traceable.

Especially notable is a delightful 15th Century picture of Saint Michael painted on the rood screen door.

 


Pubs in South Cove Parish

Five Bells

Southwold Rd, South Cove, NR34 7JD
(01502) 675249
five-bells.com/

A single bar with seating leads to a restaurant. Outside there is a large garden and patio area. Accommodation is available in rooms on a B&B basis and touring caravans can also be accommodated on-site. At one time, it was said that the bel...