English Heritage sites near Sprowston Parish

Cow Tower, Norwich

COW TOWER, NORWICH

3 miles from Sprowston 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

BERNEY ARMS WINDMILL

14 miles from Sprowston 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

15 miles from Sprowston 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

15 miles from Sprowston Parish

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

Caister Roman Fort

CAISTER ROMAN FORT

16 miles from Sprowston 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

GREAT YARMOUTH ROW HOUSES AND GREYFRIARS' CLOISTERS

17 miles from Sprowston 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 Sprowston Parish

Sprowston: St Cuthbert

Wroxham Road Sprowston Norwich
https://sprowston.net/

This Victorian Church was extended with a modern church centre in 1979. There are many groups and activities which use the facilities here.
The church is open every day for prayer.


Pubs in Sprowston Parish

Beehive

57 Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, NR7 8NF
(01603) 427833

Large two-bar pub in outskirts of city. Opening times:
Blue Boar

259 Wroxham Road, Sprowston, NR7 8RL
(01603) 426802
blueboarnorwich.co.uk

Large, comfortable pub, with one area mainly for eating. Large garden with play equipment. Sister pub to the Lord Rosebery and the Lawyer.
Fatso's American Diner

107 Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9AW
(01603) 787978
fatsos.net

The former "Yeoman" pub is now operating mostly as a family restaurant. Opening times:
George & Dragon

32 School Lane, Sprowston, NR7 8TQ

George & Dragon, Sprowston
Racecourse

61 Salhouse Road, Rackheath, NR13 6LA
(01603) 720421
castlecarvery.co.uk

One of four 'carvery pubs' run by Anglia Restaurants. Variously named Washington, Hotel Eiger, Racecourse Inn and more, the building stands on the precise site of the Grandstand of the former Norwich Racecourse. In June 1838, the Norwich Co...
Royal Oak

122 North Walsham Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7QQ

Pub with one large bar, offering live music at weekends. Opening times:
Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club

Wroxham Road, Sprowston, NR7 8RP
(01603) 410871
marriottsprowstonmanor.co.uk

Hotel with extensive grounds in open countryside. It features extensive banqueting facilities, 18-hole golf course, luxury spa, pool and fitness centre. Two AA Rosette dining and a function room for 90+ people.
Viking

Tills Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR6 7QZ

Closed in 2007 to convert it into an Indian restaurant Opening times: