English Heritage sites near Clifton Reynes Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
11 miles from Clifton Reynes 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.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
12 miles from Clifton Reynes 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.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
13 miles from Clifton Reynes Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
14 miles from Clifton Reynes 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.
WREST PARK
14 miles from Clifton Reynes Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
20 miles from Clifton Reynes 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 Clifton Reynes Parish
Clifton Reynes St Mary the Virgin
Church Lane
Clifton Reynes
Olney
(01234) 240013
St Mary's Church is situated right at the end of the village. It is a very old and very beautiful church. It is well worth a visit, especially at Christmas.
An up to date list of services can be found for all four benifices – Lavendon, Cold Brayfield, Clifton Reynes and Newton Blossomville,on the Lavendon Village website
http://www.lavendonconnection.com/Faith/St_Michael's_Church.htm
Pubs in Clifton Reynes Parish
Robin Hood
Church Road, Clifton Reynes, MK46 5DR
(01234) 711574
the-robin-hood.co.uk/