English Heritage sites near Woburn Sands Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
7 miles from Woburn Sands 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 Woburn Sands 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 Woburn Sands Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
18 miles from Woburn Sands 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.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
19 miles from Woburn Sands 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
20 miles from Woburn Sands 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.
No churches found in Woburn Sands Parish
Pubs in Woburn Sands Parish
Swan
High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RH
(01908) 583204
theswanwoburnsands.co.uk/