English Heritage sites near Cranfield Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
6 miles from Cranfield 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
8 miles from Cranfield 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
10 miles from Cranfield Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
15 miles from Cranfield 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
16 miles from Cranfield 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
22 miles from Cranfield 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 Cranfield Parish
St Peter & St Paul
Court Road
Cranfield
Bedford
01234750214
http://www.cranfieldchurch.org
We are a warm and welcoming church family, and have a 10:30am service suitable for all every Sunday, with a kids group.
Pubs in Cranfield Parish
Carpenters Arms
Former community pub in the middle of the village, closed in 2012 and converted to private house.
Cranfield Campus Social Club
Lively social club for staff and students at Cranfield University, also known informally as The College Arms. Function rooms are available to hire for weddings and other private events. Breakfast is available Mon-Fri. All staff and students...
Cross Keys
A friendly village community pub. Bar games are played and there is an open fire in winter. Home-cooked food is served in the lounge/restaurant. The garden includes a large play area.
Swan
2 Court Road, Cranfield, MK43 0DR
(01234) 757689
gurkhakitchencranfield.co.uk/