English Heritage sites near Drayton Parish

Cow Tower, Norwich

COW TOWER, NORWICH

5 miles from Drayton 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.

North Elmham Chapel

NORTH ELMHAM CHAPEL

13 miles from Drayton Parish

A place with an unusual story, told by graphic panels. The small Norman chapel here stood on the site of an earlier timber church, probably the Saxon cathedral of East Anglia.

Baconsthorpe Castle

BACONSTHORPE CASTLE

16 miles from Drayton Parish

Visit the extensive ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated and fortified 15th century manor house, that are a testament to the rise and fall of a prominent Norfolk family, the Heydons.

Berney Arms Windmill

BERNEY ARMS WINDMILL

19 miles from Drayton 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

BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT

19 miles from Drayton 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

ST OLAVE'S PRIORY

19 miles from Drayton Parish

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


Churches in Drayton Parish

Drayton: St Margaret

School Road Drayton Norwich NR8 6DW
(01603) 869629
http://draytonparish.org

St Margaret's is the Anglican parish church serving the community of Drayton, just north of Norwich in the county of Norfolk. We are linked in fellowship with other Christian congregations as part of Churches Together in Drayton, Taverham and Thorpe Marriott.

We enjoy close links with our church school www.draytonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk and with many other groups in our community. There is more about Drayton at the web site for the civil parish: https://www.draytonpc.info

Our statement of purpose:
St Margaret's is a Christian church called to know and share God's love by offering:
- a welcoming, open community
- ways for all ages to learn about the Christian faith
- deep and relevant worship and preaching
- an invitation to life-changing discipleship and service


Pubs in Drayton Parish

Bob Carter Centre

School Road, Drayton, NR8 6DW
(01603) 867102
bobcartercentre.co.uk

Sports and Social Club selling several real ales, near the centre of Drayton. Home-cooked food is also available in the air-conditioned restaurant. The club is the Norwich & District Branch Club of the Year 2019.
Cock Inn

1 Drayton High Road, Drayton, NR8 6AE
(01603) 869598
cockinnpub.co.uk

Large family pub with enclosed gardens. One of Marston's managed "Our Pubs" outlets. Busy with families and food. Additional guest ales on a monthly rotation sometimes available. Meal deals are good and include real ale. Lots of regular cus...
Otter

12 The Square, Thorpe Marriott, NR8 6XE
(01603) 260455
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/norfolk/otter

Quality modern local with mixed clientele and friendly atmosphere. Wide selection of food. Quiz night on Tue., live duos monthly.
Red Lion

2 Fakenham Road, Drayton, NR8 6PW
(01603) 867262
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/norfolk/red-l...

Traditional old pub from 1768, beers are GK with occasional guest ales and promotional events for beers from further afield. Known for excellent carvery, but serves bar meals too. Nice low-ceilinged bar area and two separate eating areas. S...