English Heritage sites near Kimbolton Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
5 miles from Kimbolton 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
9 miles from Kimbolton 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
16 miles from Kimbolton Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
APETHORPE PALACE
18 miles from Kimbolton Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
19 miles from Kimbolton 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.
KIRBY HALL
19 miles from Kimbolton Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
Churches in Kimbolton Parish
Pubs in Kimbolton Parish
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