English Heritage sites near Bolnhurst and Keysoe Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
3 miles from Bolnhurst and Keysoe 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
8 miles from Bolnhurst and Keysoe 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
14 miles from Bolnhurst and Keysoe 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
16 miles from Bolnhurst and Keysoe 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
16 miles from Bolnhurst and Keysoe Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
17 miles from Bolnhurst and Keysoe 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 Bolnhurst and Keysoe Parish
St Dunstan, Bolnhurst
Thurleigh Road
Bolnhurst
https://www.wcrchurches.org
Welcome to St. Dunstan, the church for the village of Bolnhurst in Bedfordshire.
The churches for the villages of Wilden, Colmworlth, Ravensden, Keysoe and Bolnhurst are part of the same benefice. That means we operate together as one group and many of our services are conducted together. Please visit our website www.wcrchurches.org for services, events and other information.
Pubs in Bolnhurst and Keysoe Parish
Chequers
A quiet, bright yellow, country pub, owned by the current licensee for over 30 years, serving a good selection of home-made food. There is a function room behind the main bar and a large garden with playtree.
Plough
Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, MK44 2EX
(01234) 376274
bolnhurst.com
White Horse
White Horse, Keysoe