English Heritage sites near Milton Ernest Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
7 miles from Milton Ernest 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 Milton Ernest 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.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
11 miles from Milton Ernest 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
13 miles from Milton Ernest 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
13 miles from Milton Ernest Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
18 miles from Milton Ernest Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
Churches in Milton Ernest Parish
All Saints', Milton Ernest
Thurleigh Road
Milton Ernest
Bedford
(01234) 918027
http://www.mptchurches.org.uk
All Saints' is the only church in the village of Milton Ernest, but is part of the benefice of Milton Ernest, Pavenham and Thurleigh. All Saints' has an active congregation of all ages and many events are arranged in and around the church during the year.
Pubs in Milton Ernest Parish
Queen's Head Hotel
2 Rushden Road, Milton Ernest, MK44 1RU
(01234) 822412
theqh.co.uk