English Heritage sites near Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Parish

Leiston Abbey

LEISTON ABBEY

7 miles from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Parish

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

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

11 miles from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Parish

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

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

12 miles from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet 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.

St Olave's Priory

ST OLAVE'S PRIORY

15 miles from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Parish

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

Orford Castle

ORFORD CASTLE

16 miles from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Parish

Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk.

Burgh Castle Roman Fort

BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT

19 miles from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet 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.


Churches in Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Parish

Wenhaston, St Peter

Pubs in Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Parish

Compasses

The St, Wenhaston, IP19 9EF

Now residential after a period of time being used as a B&B. Photographs of this pub and more up-to-date and detailed information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/994
Star Inn

Hall Rd, Wenhaston, IP19 9HF
(01502) 478240
wenhastonstar.co.uk

Free house situated on the outskirts of the village with fine views of the Blyth valley. The interior comprises three small public rooms overlooking a large lawn and garden where beer festivals are held over the late May and August bank hol...