English Heritage sites near Pavenham Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
8 miles from Pavenham 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 Pavenham 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
10 miles from Pavenham 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 Pavenham 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
14 miles from Pavenham 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 Pavenham 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 Pavenham Parish
St Peter's Church, Pavenham
Church Lane (off High Street)
Pavenham
Bedford
(01234) 918027
http://www.mptchurches.org.uk
St Peter's is home to a friendly church family. One of three churches in the Benefice of Milton Ernest, Pavenham and Thurleigh, it is the only church in Pavenham. The building is positioned in a high location out of but overlooking the village. Built in the 12th or 13th century and Grade 1 listed, it is of architectural interest. There is a spacious open churchyard.
Pubs in Pavenham Parish
Cock
High Street, Pavenham, MK43 7NJ
(01234) 822834
thecockatpavenham.co.uk/
Pavenham Park Golf Club
High Street, Pavenham, MK43 7PE
(01234) 822202
pavenhampark.com