English Heritage sites near Renhold Parish

Bushmead Priory

BUSHMEAD PRIORY

6 miles from Renhold 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

HOUGHTON HOUSE

9 miles from Renhold 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

DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON

10 miles from Renhold 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

WREST PARK

10 miles from Renhold Parish

Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.

Chichele College

CHICHELE COLLEGE

13 miles from Renhold 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.

Eleanor Cross, Geddington

ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON

23 miles from Renhold Parish

In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.



Pubs in Renhold Parish

Polhill Arms

25 Wilden Road, Renhold, MK41 0JP
(01234) 771398
polhillarms.co.uk

Family-friendly village local with a welcoming atmosphere and a large garden, and play area. There are regular quiz nights, and regular live music. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2018 and 2019, and Cider Pub of the Year 2019 and 2021. Snacks...
Three Horseshoes

42 Top End, Renhold, MK41 0LR

Friendly traditional country pub convenient for walks in the nearby woods. Home-cooked food specialities include soups, meat pies and fresh fish from Grimsby. Occasional theme evenings.