English Heritage sites near Blofield Parish
COW TOWER, NORWICH
6 miles from Blofield 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.
BERNEY ARMS WINDMILL
9 miles from Blofield 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.
BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT
10 miles from Blofield 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.
ST OLAVE'S PRIORY
10 miles from Blofield Parish
The wonderfully complete 14th century brick-vaulted refectory undercroft - later a cottage occupied until 1902 - of a small Augustinian priory.
CAISTER ROMAN FORT
12 miles from Blofield Parish
The partial excavated remains of a Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort, including wall and ditch sections and building foundations.
GREAT YARMOUTH ROW HOUSES AND GREYFRIARS' CLOISTERS
12 miles from Blofield 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’.
Churches in Blofield Parish
Blofield: St Andrew & St Peter
Church Road
Blofield
Norwich
(01603) 712299
http://Www.blofieldchurch.org.uk
PLEASE CHECK THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD AND WEBSITE FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION.
Blofield Church was consecrated in 1420 and finished 1444. It is a large grand wool church. For the Church historian it is a delight.
The Perpendicular tower stands 110 feet and contains 8 bells, which are rung regularly.
Internally there are ancient benches with poppy heads and some with carved figures.
Raised box pews at the rear of the nave are popular with families as children can see over the heads of those sitting in front.
There are numerous ledger stones on the floors and a marble monument to Edward Paston (1630).
The chancel is separated from the nave by the remains of the rood screen with pained panels of the apostles.
The north wall has a painted consecration cross.
The medieval font is unique with its 8 sides depicting scenes from the Nativity through to the Ascension.
An organ was obtained from a redundant London Church a few years ago.
The stained glass is Victorian and modern. There are interesting windows in memory of Margaret Harker depicting local scenes.
Blofield Church has no Church hall but has very good catering facilities at the back of the south aisle. The building, as attractive as it is, is no museum. Many concerts and events are held in the Church.
The worship style is central and preaching biblical.
The hymnbook is Hymns Old and New (1996 edition - green).
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) bibles are in the pews.
Pubs in Blofield Parish
Globe
Globe, Blofield
Heathlands Social Club
The Club accepts card carrying CAMRA members at all times, with members prices for drinks purchased.
A changing range of both local and national cask ales are served, and there are annual summer and winter beer and cider festivals featurin...
Kings Head
Comfortable two-bar local serving three real ales, and food every day. There's entertainment most weekends, and a jukebox - quite a rarity nowadays!
Two Friends
Two separate bars, real fire.