English Heritage sites near Kempston Rural Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
6 miles from Kempston Rural 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
8 miles from Kempston Rural 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
9 miles from Kempston Rural Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
11 miles from Kempston Rural 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
14 miles from Kempston Rural 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.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
23 miles from Kempston Rural 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 Kempston Rural Parish
All Saints
Church End, Kempston
Kempston
BEDFORD
(01234) 852241
All Saints' is an Anglican parish church situated by the River Ouse in the rural part of Kempston. It was founded by Judith the neice of William the Conqueror in about 1099 and has retained many Norman features.
Pubs in Kempston Rural Parish
Cross Keys
2 Tithe Road, Kempston Wood End, MK43 8TH
(01234) 853939
crosskeyswoodend.co.uk
Slaters Arms
Attractive village pub with a large beer garden and children's play area. An infrequent bus service runs from Bedford and Kempston on Monday to Friday. Currently closed while freehold is for sale.