English Heritage sites near Elm Parish
LONGTHORPE TOWER
18 miles from Elm Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
CASTLE RISING CASTLE
19 miles from Elm Parish
One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks.
ISLEHAM PRIORY CHURCH
22 miles from Elm Parish
Isleham Priory Church is the best example in England of a small Norman Benedictine priory church, surviving in a surprisingly unaltered state despite later conversion into a barn.
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
22 miles from Elm Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.
WEETING CASTLE
22 miles from Elm Parish
The ruins of a substantial early medieval moated manor house, built in local flint.
CASTLE ACRE: CASTLE ACRE PRIORY
24 miles from Elm Parish
This important Norfolk visitor attraction is one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
Churches in Elm Parish
All Saints Elm
St Mark's
Main Road
Friday Bridge
Wisbech
01945 860094
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14015/
Churchwardens: Michele Bradbury 01945 860094 and John Reach 01945 860533
Clergyperson: currently in a vacancy
Pubs in Elm Parish
Bell
Formerly a lodge for the local clergy. Now a lively friendly locals pub. A passage runs from the vicarage to the church through the front cellar of the pub which is said to be haunted.
Bridge
Converted to private house
Chequers
Attractive low beamed pub with separate restaurant. Beer mat collection. Chinese food served to 9pm. Bikers are welcome in this pub.
Elm Tree Inn
Formerly the "Tea Gardens" until closed by Norwich brewery. Reopened in 1981. Changed hands in 2010 with major refurbishment.
Fishermans Haunt
About 150 years old and was called the Black Hart. Sky TV attracts a young clientele. Close to River Nene and convenient for anglers. Now the Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant.
Overstone Arms
Was the Overstone Arms, then the Overstone Restaurant. Closed 2007 and converted to residential use.
Sportsman
The oak beamed lounge of this 17th century pub has a hunting theme, with stuffed animals, horns, old horse tack, etc. Reopened after a considerable rebuild in Nov 2018