English Heritage sites near Diss Parish

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

13 miles from Diss 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.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

14 miles from Diss Parish

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

Thetford, Church of the Holy Sepulchre

THETFORD, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE

16 miles from Diss Parish

The only surviving remains in England of a priory of Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who aided pilgrims to Christ's tomb: the ruined nave of their 14th-century church, later used as a barn.

Thetford Priory

THETFORD PRIORY

16 miles from Diss Parish

The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.

Thetford Warren Lodge

THETFORD WARREN LODGE

18 miles from Diss Parish

Thetford Warren Lodge was probably built c.1400 by the Prior of Thetford; this defensible lodge protected gamekeepers and hunting parties against armed poachers.

Cow Tower, Norwich

COW TOWER, NORWICH

19 miles from Diss 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.

Churches in Diss Parish

Diss: St Mary the Virgin

Mount Street Diss Norwich
01379 643783
https://www.dissteamministry.org.uk/diss

The large and beautiful 13th century church of St Mary's, where John Skelton was rector.

photo credit Simon Knott www.norfolkchurches.co.uk

Pubs in Diss Parish

Cherry Tree

8 Roydon Road, Diss, IP22 4LN

Cherry Tree, Diss
Cock Inn

63 Lower Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4BE
(01379) 643633
cockinndiss.co.uk

Grade II listed pub dating from 1520 which faces a large green on the outskirts of this market town. The bar serves four distinct drinking areas furnished with a range of sofas and wooden tables and chairs. On cold nights a large log fire w...
Corn Hall

10 St Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB
(01379) 652241

Bar in the Corn Hall, open from 6.30 on event days, four or ve nights per week including live performance, film showings and relays of live performances. The Corn Hall reopened in 2018 after a major refurbishment with Grain Brewery running...
Crown

15 St. Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB

This pub was been closed for some time and then planning permission was granted for residential accommodation
Grasmere Club

Denmark Street, Palgrave, IP22 4LE

Grasmere Club, Palgrave
Greyhound

9 St. Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB
(01379) 651613
craftunionpubs.com/greyhound-pub-diss

Refurbished in 2022 and with new tenants at the helm, this Craft Union owned pub currently is drinks only with no food available. Two handpumps with Doom Bar and Timothy Taylor's Landlord as regular beers. Both front and back bars have nume...
No. 11

11 St. Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB
(01379) 644186
number11diss.com

A white building with black beams it was once a Lacons pub then taken over by Whitbread. Light, airy and comfortable refurbishment of the former Two Brewers. Aiming to be a community hub. Locally sourced home cooked food with weekly chang...
Park Hotel

29 Upper Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4LE
(01379) 642244
parkhotel-diss.co.uk

This is a large Georgian building with an impressive semi circular porch at the entrance. Inside there is a small quient hotel bar which is open to non-residents. There is a separate restaurant. Within walking distance of the town centre. B...
Railway Tavern

15 Victoria Road, Diss, IP22 4HT

Railway Tavern, Diss
Saracens Head Hotel

75 Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4QQ
(01379) 652853
saracensheaddiss.co.uk

Fine old hotel in the centre of this market town. Well kept beers and very good, home cooked food. This pub was originally the hall of The Weavers Guild and is a legacy that reminiscent of the prosperous past of Diss, when in medieval tim...
Thatcher's Needle

33 Park Road, Diss, IP22 4AS
(01379) 658905
thatchersneedlepubdiss.co.uk

New Marstons pub opened October 2013 with outdoor and indoor play area. Very food and family orientated
Waterfront Inn

43 Mere Street, Diss, IP22 4AG
(01379) 652695

17th century beamed Greene King pub in the centre of Diss. Large single bar with seating areas and doors at the far end which lead to a decked area overlooking the ancient 6 acre Diss Mere (lake). Cosy and comfortable after an extensive but...
Weavers Wine Bar & Eating House

Market Hill, Diss, IP22 4JZ
(01379) 642411
weaversdiss.com

Weavers Wine Bar & Eating House, Diss
White Elephant

3 Stuston Road, Diss, IP22 4JB
None

Roadside locals pub on edge of town. Pool table. Selection of bottled beers also available. Hoping to start offering food in new year.
Works

Cobb Yard, St. Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB

Pub closed