English Heritage sites near Sharnbrook Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
6 miles from Sharnbrook 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
8 miles from Sharnbrook 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.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
13 miles from Sharnbrook 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
15 miles from Sharnbrook Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
16 miles from Sharnbrook Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
WREST PARK
16 miles from Sharnbrook Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
Churches in Sharnbrook Parish
St. Peter's Church Sharnbrook
Church Lane
Sharnbrook
Bedford
01234 782000
http://www.sharnbrookcofechurches.org
St. Peter's Sharnbrook is the larger of the four parishes in the combined benefice and associated with H.E. Bates well-known character 'Uncle Silas'. It is a fine thirteenth century Church remodelled from the earlier Norman building. The river Ouse forms the southern boundary of the parish.
For information on services people and events see our Benefice Web Site at: www.sharnbrookcofechurches.org
Pubs in Sharnbrook Parish
Sharnbrook Playing Field Club
Members' club linked to local sports facilities, including tennis, football and cricket. The well-furnished lounge bar can be hired for private functions up to 50 people. Breakfast is available from 9.30 to 11am on Saturday only. New member...
Spice Tree Restaurant & Bar
Former station hotel with a sheltered garden. The décor and furniture are modern. The premises formerly the Fordham Arms are now The Spice Tree Restaurant & Bar, offering British and Asian dishes to eat in or take away.
Swan With Two Nicks
High Street, Sharnbrook, MK44 1PF
(01234) 781585
swanwithtwonicks.com