English Heritage sites near Wootton Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
5 miles from Wootton 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
7 miles from Wootton 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
8 miles from Wootton Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
12 miles from Wootton 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.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
15 miles from Wootton 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.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
23 miles from Wootton 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 Wootton Parish
St Mary's Wootton
St. Mary's Church,
Church Road
Wootton
Bedford
(01234) 768391
http://www.stmaryswootton.org.uk
St Mary’s is a lively, family, evangelical church in a large
village just west of Bedford. We welcome people of all
ages, and all church backgrounds or none.
Our aim is to glorify God: by encouraging one another to
follow Jesus, and by reaching out to our neighbours and
friends with the good news about Jesus and his love.
There are a range of services, small groups and activities
for all ages - including Christianity Explored - and a deep
commitment to the Bible, as
God’s living word, lies at the heart of all we do.
www.stmaryswootton.org.uk
Pubs in Wootton Parish
Black Horse
Black Horse, Wootton
Chequers
Hall End, Wootton, MK43 9HP
(01234) 930464
chequerswootton.co.uk
Cock Inn
2 Bedford Road, Wootton, MK43 9JT
(01234) 930034
thecockinnpub.com
Fox & Duck
Community local backing onto the recreation ground. Real ale has been more reliable since the pub became a free house. New morning coffee shop opened summer 2020.
Legstraps
20 Keeley Lane, Wootton, MK43 9HR
(01234) 854112
thelegstraps.co.uk