English Heritage sites near Abbotsley Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
6 miles from Abbotsley Parish
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
WREST PARK
16 miles from Abbotsley Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
16 miles from Abbotsley Parish
Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
17 miles from Abbotsley Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
17 miles from Abbotsley Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
DUXFORD CHAPEL
18 miles from Abbotsley Parish
A modest but complete and attractive 14th-century chantry chapel, perhaps originally a hospital.
Churches in Abbotsley Parish
St Margaret of Antioch, Abbotsley
Pubs in Abbotsley Parish
Eight Bells
High Street, Abbotsley, PE19 6UJ
(01767) 677305
abbotsleyeightbells.co.uk/
Tavern on the Green
Large village pub poise on the hill overlooking the village. The main bar area is furnished with tables, chairs and comfy leather sofas. A separate no-smoking dining area has an informal feel. Traditional pub food is served whenever the pub...