English Heritage sites near Shottisham Parish

Orford Castle

ORFORD CASTLE

7 miles from Shottisham Parish

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

Landguard Fort

LANDGUARD FORT

8 miles from Shottisham Parish

Landguard Fort is the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667 and the first land battle of the Royal Marines.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

12 miles from Shottisham 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

13 miles from Shottisham 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.

Leiston Abbey

LEISTON ABBEY

14 miles from Shottisham Parish

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

Mistley Towers

MISTLEY TOWERS

15 miles from Shottisham Parish

Two porticoed Classical towers, which stood at each end of a grandiose but highly unconventional Georgian church, designed by Robert Adam in 1776.



Pubs in Shottisham Parish

Sorrel Horse

Hollesley Rd, Shottisham, IP12 3HD
(01394) 411617
thesorrelhorse.co.uk

This picturesque thatched, two bar pub is worth seeking out. The dispense of beer is still by gravity direct from the cask. Bar billiards can be played. Accompanied dogs and horse riders are welcome (there is a paddock for the latter nearby...