English Heritage sites near Grafton Regis Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
18 miles from Grafton Regis 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
18 miles from Grafton Regis 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
20 miles from Grafton Regis Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
20 miles from Grafton Regis Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
WREST PARK
22 miles from Grafton Regis Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
23 miles from Grafton Regis Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
Churches in Grafton Regis Parish
St Mary
Bozenham Mill Lane
Grafton Regis
Towcester
Common Worship Communion services are held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am. On the 5th Sunday a Communion service is held within the benefice at 10:30am
Pubs in Grafton Regis Parish
White Hart
Northampton Road, Grafton Regis, NN12 7SR
(01908) 542123
pubgraftonregis.co.uk