Historic churches · East of England
Church of St John the Baptist
In or near Roydon.
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Bressingham, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 5.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St John the Baptist is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1250, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Diss, about 5.2 km away.
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Official information
Bressingham Steam & Gardens offers a variety of attractions including four railways, a locomotive shed with steam engines, and historic displays related to the TV show Dad's Army. Visitors can also explore the 17-acre gardens and enjoy various events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed church located in the East of England. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3854, 1.0492
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Bressingham
- Postcode
- IP22 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 5.2 km
- Official site
- www.bressingham.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17524675 (CC0)
- commons: The church of St John the Baptist in Bressingham - geograph.org.uk - 1771769.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2AE), in the parish of Bressingham.
- What is Church of St John the Baptist?
- Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in Bressingham, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2AE.
- When was Church of St John the Baptist built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist a listed building?
- Church of St John the Baptist is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St John the Baptist a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St John the Baptist is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St John the Baptist free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St John the Baptist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St John the Baptist?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2AE.