English Heritage sites near Lidlington Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
3 miles from Lidlington 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
5 miles from Lidlington 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
7 miles from Lidlington Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
16 miles from Lidlington 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
18 miles from Lidlington 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
19 miles from Lidlington 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 Lidlington Parish
Lidlington Church
Church Street
Lidlington
Bedford
http://www.lidlingtonchurch.org.uk
Lidlington Church is a warm, friendly, family-based single congregation church in the lovely village of Lidlington, embracing the traditions of the Anglican, Baptist and Methodist churches. For more information about us, please visit our website.
Pubs in Lidlington Parish
Green Man
Pretty, thatched village pub with a large garden, concentrating on service to the local community. Clairvoyant evening Sunday, chocolate parties, loyalty passport scheme and murder mystery evenings.
Royal Oak
Large, friendly pub popular with both locals and visitors, offering excellent home-cooked food. Large garden with play area, water feature and fish pond. Closed early summer 2013, future uncertain.