English Heritage sites near Newton Bromswold Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
3 miles from Newton Bromswold 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.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
8 miles from Newton Bromswold 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.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
13 miles from Newton Bromswold Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
15 miles from Newton Bromswold Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
16 miles from Newton Bromswold 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.
KIRBY HALL
18 miles from Newton Bromswold Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
Churches in Newton Bromswold Parish
Newton Bromswold: St Peter
Church Lane
Newton Bromswold
Rushden
01933 315864
http://www.newtonchurch.co.uk
A warm welcome awaits you at the medieval village church of St. Peter's, Newton Bromswold. We are situated on the Northamptonshire/Bedfordshire border.
We seek to be an inclusive Church, with a pattern of regular services in a variety of styles, from Family Service to Evening Prayer. We welcome people of all ages and are delighted to have members and visitors ranging from newborns right through to ninety-somethings.
Please join us at Church on a Sunday. You will be very welcome.
Pubs in Newton Bromswold Parish
Swan
Village gem, unaltered apart from a small conservatory added to the front of the bar to overlook the lovely garden. Consisting of four small rooms, one is now an intimate eating area, one to the rear is a small games room, whilst the other...