English Heritage sites near Wisbech St. Mary Parish
LONGTHORPE TOWER
15 miles from Wisbech St. Mary Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
CASTLE RISING CASTLE
20 miles from Wisbech St. Mary Parish
One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks.
APETHORPE PALACE
24 miles from Wisbech St. Mary Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
24 miles from Wisbech St. Mary Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.
ISLEHAM PRIORY CHURCH
25 miles from Wisbech St. Mary 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.
WEETING CASTLE
26 miles from Wisbech St. Mary Parish
The ruins of a substantial early medieval moated manor house, built in local flint.
Churches in Wisbech St. Mary Parish
Pubs in Wisbech St. Mary Parish
Bell Inn
Murrow Bank, Murrow, PE13 4HB
(01945) 700422
thebellmurrow.co.uk
Black Hart
This two roomed pub is a popular stop for east coast traffic and coaches are welcome. May remain open on summer afternoons. Serves a traditional Sunday lunch. Was called the Black Horse.
Closed 2012, future uncertain. Planning for housing...
Bridge Inn
Wooden beamed L-shaped bar/lounge with a timber bar top. Unusual triangular promontory jutting out and marking off the main drinking area from the games area. Built in 1912. The enthusiastic landlady, who has been in the pub since 1992, pla...
Chequers
Two roomed pub said to be built in 1913 but recorded as having a licensee in 1891. Closed and demolished in the 1990s
Chequers Inn
Large country and community pub noted for their Elgood's beers. The building itself dates back to 1774 and it is a good example of a house that sold beer to the public from its front room. This is clearly visible in the structure of the pub...
Oliver Twist
High Road, Guyhirn, PE13 4EA
(01945) 450523
theolivertwist.com
Railway Bell
Former late 19th century railway pub. Now one large room divided into restaurant and bar area. Emphasis on food with interesting good value menu. Demolished for housing in 2008.
Station Bar
Wisbech St Mary Sports & Community Centre, Off Beechings Close, Wisbech St Mary, PE13 4SS
(01945) 411777
wsmcommunity.com/stationbar.htm
Wheel
Public bar with pool, lounge and 42 seater restaurant. Occasional live music. Carvery. The listed building was originally a water mill built around 1760 and then a blacksmith's shop. Oak beams, horseshoes and horse brasses. It served as a m...