English Heritage sites near Newton Blossomville Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
10 miles from Newton Blossomville 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.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
11 miles from Newton Blossomville 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.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
13 miles from Newton Blossomville Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
14 miles from Newton Blossomville 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
14 miles from Newton Blossomville Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
20 miles from Newton Blossomville Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
Churches in Newton Blossomville Parish
Newton Blossomville St Nicholas
Newton Road
Newton Blossomville
Bedford
(01234) 240013
St Nicholas Church is an ancient well-looked after Church. It always looks very beautiful, especially at Christmas.
The church is open every day and well worth a visit. The church has a strong commitment to the Church of England school in the village. You can be sure of a warm welcome if you want to join us at any of the services.
An up to date list of services can be found for all four benifices – Lavendon, Cold Brayfield, Clifton Reynes and Newton Blossomville,on the Lavendon Village website
http://www.lavendonconnection.com/Faith/St_Michael's_Church.htm
Pubs in Newton Blossomville Parish
Old Mill
Clifton Road, Newton Blossomville, MK43 8AN
(01234) 881273
oldmill-newtonblossomville.co.uk