English Heritage sites near Martlesham Parish

Landguard Fort

LANDGUARD FORT

9 miles from Martlesham 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.

Orford Castle

ORFORD CASTLE

9 miles from Martlesham Parish

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

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

11 miles from Martlesham 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

12 miles from Martlesham 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.

Mistley Towers

MISTLEY TOWERS

13 miles from Martlesham Parish

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

Leiston Abbey

LEISTON ABBEY

15 miles from Martlesham Parish

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

Churches in Martlesham Parish

Martlesham, St Mary the Virgin

Church Lane Martlesham Ipswich
01473612659
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St Mary's is a traditional but relaxed church serving the village of Martlesham. We welcome all - regulars and visitors at all our services.

We are committed to our church being a safe and welcoming place for all peoples. If you have any safeguarding concerns or questions, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Lynne James on 07712 278883 [email protected], or the Rector, Revd Toby Tate on 01473 612659 [email protected]. Further information can be found at https://www.cofesuffolk.org/safeguarding.

St Michael & All Angels

The Drift Martlesham Heath Ipswich
01473612659
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St Michael's is a relaxed, modern, family church serving the village of Martlesham Heath. There is a thriving Sunday school, and visitors are welcome at all our services.

We are committed to our church being a safe and welcoming place for all peoples. If you have any safeguarding concerns or questions, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Lynne James on 07712 278883 [email protected], or the Rector, Revd Toby Tate on 01473 612659 [email protected]. Further information can be found at https://www.cofesuffolk.org/safeguarding.

Pubs in Martlesham Parish

Black Tiles

Main Rd, Martlesham, IP12 4SP
(01473) 624038
blacktiles.co.uk/

A nicely furnished, popular restaurant and two bar venue located on the former main trunk road from Ipswich to Lowestoft (which is now by-passed). The large garden is also well used on sunny days. Built in 1936 as a tea-room, it was first...
Douglas Bader

The Square, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3SL
(01473) 625394
thedouglasbader.co.uk/

A modern 'L' shaped bar with an outside patio area overlooking the village green. The pub is named after the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Bader" target="_blank">famous WWII fighter pilot</a>, who flew out of RAF Martlesha...
Red Lion

Main Rd, Martlesham, IP12 4RN
(01394) 382169
chefandbrewer.com/pub/red-lion-martlesha...

A popular restaurant pub with a split level bar. The lion's head figure on the outside wall is said to be the figurehead taken from a Dutch ship captured at the Battle of Sole Bay in 1672, though it has also been suggested it came from a v...