English Heritage sites near North Crawley Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
7 miles from North Crawley 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
10 miles from North Crawley Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
WREST PARK
11 miles from North Crawley Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
15 miles from North Crawley 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.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
15 miles from North Crawley 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.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
23 miles from North Crawley Parish
Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.
Churches in North Crawley Parish
St Firmin / North Crawley
High Street
North Crawley
Newport Pagnell
01908 613385
http://www.scanparish.co.uk
Located on the main road through North Crawley, this picturesque church still maintains regular services and is an active part of the SCAN parish.
Pubs in North Crawley Parish
Chequers
24 High Street, North Crawley, MK16 9LH
(01234) 391438
thechequersnorthcrawley.com/
Cock
Reopened under new ownership in September 2021.
The pub dates from 1731 and is now mainly food-oriented but with a strong community focus.
It has a bar area as well as seating for those who come to enjoy a meal. It is well used by local p...