English Heritage sites near Beccles Parish

St Olave's Priory

ST OLAVE'S PRIORY

6 miles from Beccles 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

9 miles from Beccles 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

9 miles from Beccles 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

12 miles from Beccles 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’.

Caister Roman Fort

CAISTER ROMAN FORT

15 miles from Beccles Parish

The partial excavated remains of a Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort, including wall and ditch sections and building foundations.

Cow Tower, Norwich

COW TOWER, NORWICH

16 miles from Beccles 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.


Churches in Beccles Parish

Beccles, St Luke

Beccles
(01502) 716370
http://www.becclesparish.org.uk

BECCLES PARISH  ST MICHAEL'S & ST LUKE'S 

BEING GOOD NEWS | LIVING FAITH | SERVING BECCLES

There are two Anglican churches within the parish, St Michael's in the town centre and St Luke's serving the Rigbourne Hill area. We are a friendly and welcoming church community and offer a wide range of services and activities for all-ages. We have multiple congregations that meet on Sundays when we gather to worship in various ways, using both traditional and contemporary styles. Our Sunday services are 9am and 10.30am at St Michael's and 10.30am at St Luke's. Check out our website for more details. There is plenty going on for children and young people and a network of small groups and other activities for adults.

Beccles Parish is made up of people from all walks of life who come together to worship and meet with God, to spend time with others and to learn more about living our lives as followers of Jesus. We want to share God's love with the people who live around us and serve in our community in ways that make a difference. 

 You are warmly invited to our Sunday Services and we hope you can find ways of connecting - we look forward to welcoming you in person.

Visit the parish website:  www.becclesparish.org.uk

The parish of Beccles St Michael and St Luke is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Beccles, St Michael the Archangel

Beccles
(01502) 716370
http://www.becclesparish.org.uk

BECCLES PARISH  ST MICHAEL'S & ST LUKE'S 

BEING GOOD NEWS | LIVING FAITH | SERVING BECCLES

There are two Anglican churches within the parish, St Michael's in the town centre and St Luke's serving the Rigbourne Hill area. We are a friendly and welcoming church community and offer a wide range of services and activities for all-ages. We have multiple congregations that meet on Sundays when we gather to worship in various ways, using both traditional and contemporary styles. Our Sunday services are 9am and 10.30am at St Michael's and 10.30am at St Luke's. Check out our website for more details. There is plenty going on for children and young people and a network of small groups and other activities for adults.

Beccles Parish is made up of people from all walks of life who come together to worship and meet with God, to spend time with others and to learn more about living our lives as followers of Jesus. We want to share God's love with the people who live around us and serve in our community in ways that make a difference. 

 You are warmly invited to our Sunday Services and we hope you can find ways of connecting - we look forward to welcoming you in person.

Visit the parish website:  www.becclesparish.org.uk

The parish of Beccles St Michael and St Luke is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.


Pubs in Beccles Parish

Bear & Bells

11 Old Market, Beccles, NR34 9AP
(01502) 819266
bearandbells.co.uk

The pub is adjacent to bus station, close to town centre and near to the river Waveney, so it is handy for visitors to the Broads. Reopened under new management April 15th 2022. There is a central bar area and a side room and a separate di...
Butchers Arms

51 London Road, Beccles, NR34 9YT
(01502) 712243

Ex-Lacons Inn which is on the outskirts of town opposite Beccles Cemetery (a 15 minute walk from town centre) serving six ales from local breweries such as Barsham, Beccles Brew Co, Mr Winters and Woodfordes. The pub is keen to try out new...
Caxton Arms

1 Ravensmere, Beccles, NR34 9DY
(01502) 470002

A locals street corner bar with TV screen, pool, darts, fruit machine & juke box. Refurbished and reopened in May 2012 with real ale. Often has one dark beer. No food. Handy for bus station.
Caxton Club

Gaol Ln, Beccles, NR34 9SJ
(01502) 712829

Spacious social club conveniently situated a short walk from train and bus stations and close to the centre of town. CAMRA members can sign in as a guest (on Saturday evenings a small charge is made to cover entertainment). It has a central...
Fox & Hounds Social Club

25 Ravensmere, Beccles, NR34 9DX
(01502) 716173

Following a vote to disaffiliate from the Royal British Legion, the social club has been re-named the Fox & Hounds Social Club in reference to the pub's original name in the 17th Century. There is a modern extension at the rear of the prope...
Graze at the White Horse

29 New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HE
(01502) 715974
grazewhitehorse.co.uk/

This refurbished premises re-opened with a new layout at the end of March 2015 as a café bar and grill with real ale available from the separate bar. Seating is in the bar and in a refurbished courtyard and garden to the rear. The new lesse...
Ingate

108 Grove Rd, Beccles, NR34 9RE
07585 121583
theingatefreehouse.co.uk/

Privately owned two bar free house serving the local community situated a short walk from the town centre and train station. The back bar serves three real ales on hand pump with tables, bar stools and sofas for seating. The front bar conta...
King's Head Hotel

New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HA
(01502) 718730
jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-kings-...

Historic town centre hotel situated in the New Market area of Beccles. The pub was renovated & re-opened February 26th 2013 by JD Wetherspoon with two banks of six hand pumps each, although most beers are now duplicated on both banks. The p...
Oakfired at Royal Oak

35 Ravensmere, Beccles, NR34 9DH
(01502) 710111
oakfired.co.uk

The long closed Royal Oak just off Old Market and the bus station has re-opened as an Oak Fired Pizza restaurant following a refurbishment of the bar, cellar and the installation of a pizza oven. Although mainly a pizza restaurant, customer...
Star

44 Station Rd, Beccles, NR34 9QJ

now residential Photographs of this pub and more up-to-date and detailed information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/47
Swan House

34 New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HE
(01502) 713474
swan-house.com

Summer menu of smaller bites, platters, desserts and cakes served 12-3 Wed-Sun. Seating is inside and in a courtyard adjacent to the premises.
Waveney House Hotel

Puddingmoor, Beccles, NR34 9PL
(01502) 712270
waveneyhousehotel.co.uk

Riverside bar and restaurant with a separate restaurant area and 12 en suite bedrooms. The large terrace is well used in summer and on warm spring days and has fine views overlooking the river. There are normally two beers available from lo...
Wine Vaults

2a Blyburgate, Beccles, NR34 9TA
(01502) 713381
winevaultsbeccles.co.uk/

Under new management as of 07/11/22 following the retirement of Jola and David. This popular town centre restaurant and bar is on three levels. The bar is on street level and there are three small areas containing different seating styles....