English Heritage sites near Bramford Parish

Lindsey St James's Chapel

LINDSEY ST JAMES'S CHAPEL

9 miles from Bramford Parish

A pretty thatched 13th century chapel with lancet windows.

Mistley Towers

MISTLEY TOWERS

9 miles from Bramford Parish

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

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

14 miles from Bramford 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.

Landguard Fort

LANDGUARD FORT

14 miles from Bramford 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

15 miles from Bramford Parish

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.

Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove

LEXDEN EARTHWORKS AND BLUEBOTTLE GROVE

16 miles from Bramford Parish

The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.


Churches in Bramford Parish

Bramford, St Mary the Virgin

Ship Lane Bramford Ipswich
+44 (1473) 48467

St Mary Bramford is an impressive church close to Ipswich with some unique historical features, such as the Stone Chancel Screen, said to be an original feature of the original 13th Century building, and the stunning 17th  century font cover .  We also have a magnificent Edwardian Reredos and choir pews, and a lofty typical Suffolk Hammer beam roof. 

We welcome visitors to the church, both for quiet prayer and reflection, and for our services.

when you visit, bring binoculars and try to spot the Bramford Monkey on the nave roof.

We are linked with Little Blakenham, Nettlestead and Baylham.

For up to date informaiton on services and special events, including our Easter Services please visit our website.


Pubs in Bramford Parish

Angel

79 The Street, Bramford, IP8 4DX

Large comfortable locals' pub. Dates back to at least 1782, when an inquest at the inn was reported in the Ipswich Journal. Closed at end of September 2011 - reputedly sold to developers - so future may now be in some doubt - please let us...
Bramford & District Social Club

71-73 The Street, Bramford, IP8 4DX
(01473) 745198
bramfordsocialclub.co.uk

NEW MEMBERS AND GUEST MEMBERS WELCOME The hub of the community for entertainment, dancing, indoor sports and lots of social activities. They welcome folks of all ages to become members. Please feel free to visit the club and pick up a memb...
Bramford Cock

The Street, Bramford, IP8 4ED
(01473) 745498
thebramfordcock.info

The building retains many original beams. It has a large garden with a children's play area. The core of the building is thought to date from the 16th century, with major 18th & 19th century alterations.