English Heritage sites near Wiveton Parish
BLAKENEY GUILDHALL
1 miles from Wiveton Parish
The remains of the house of a prosperous Blakeney merchant, with a fine 15th century brick-vaulted undercroft. Later the guildhall of Blakeney’s guild of fish merchants.
BINHAM MARKET CROSS
4 miles from Wiveton Parish
The tall shaft of a 15th century cross, on the site of an annual fair held from the 1100s until the 1950s.
BINHAM PRIORY
4 miles from Wiveton Parish
Among the most complete and impressive monastic ruins in Norfolk of a Benedictine priory with a well-documented history.
BACONSTHORPE CASTLE
6 miles from Wiveton Parish
Visit the extensive ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated and fortified 15th century manor house, that are a testament to the rise and fall of a prominent Norfolk family, the Heydons.
CREAKE ABBEY
12 miles from Wiveton Parish
The ruined church of an Augustinian abbey, reduced in size after fire and plague.
NORTH ELMHAM CHAPEL
14 miles from Wiveton Parish
A place with an unusual story, told by graphic panels. The small Norman chapel here stood on the site of an earlier timber church, probably the Saxon cathedral of East Anglia.
Churches in Wiveton Parish
Wiveton: St Mary
Glandford Road
Wiveton
Holt
01263 740583
http://www.glavenvalleychurches.org.uk
Following guidance from the Church of England we are approaching the lifting of Covid restrictions on July 19th with caution in all our Benefice churches.
In our services and concerts, we will restore the roped off pews but will still be encouraging everyone to keep 1m social distance where possible.
We will still be asking everyone to wear masks for the time being.
The best news is that we are allowed to sing! But to stay safe we will only sing carefully whilst wearing masks.
Our primary aim is for everyone to be safe and feel safe.
As a church community across the Benefice, we endeavour to:
- Be an inclusive church which celebrates human diversity and welcomes all.- Create a space where people can grow in their Christian faith and discover more of the love of God and of the sacred in life, through prayer and worship.
- Can question and explore together, in our joys and struggles, and support one another through mutual care and hospitality.
- Be alert to the needs of our local community and the wider world, and committed to solidarity with those who are marginalised.
- Celebrate life in all its fullness and care for creation.
Wiveton has a wonderful legacy of being a vibrant heart of the community. Its renowned all age services on Christmas Morning and Easter Day attract families from far and wide and the church is similarly packed for the Carol Service traditionally led by the Iceni Choir.
Many social and community events are organised in collaboration with Friends of Wiveton Church.
Wiveton is the only church in the Benefice with bells. There are 6 bells in the tower - the largest bell weighing just over 11 hundredweight (just over half a ton).
The bells were all cast by William Dobson in 1809 and are hung in a timber frame. This makes the bells a little challenging to ring at times, especially in the cold weather, but the rewarding beautiful sound makes it well worth the effort!
They are rung from the ground floor of the tower so if you visit when the "Holt & Wiveton Bellringers" are in action, you'll be able to witness and hear the wonderful effect! The bells are rung usually once a month and for festivals and special occasions.
Pubs in Wiveton Parish
Wiveton Bell
The Green, Blakeney Road, Wiveton, NR25 7TL
(01263) 740101
wivetonbell.co.uk