English Heritage sites near Ellington Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
7 miles from Ellington 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
13 miles from Ellington 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.
LONGTHORPE TOWER
17 miles from Ellington Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
APETHORPE PALACE
17 miles from Ellington Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
18 miles from Ellington Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
KIRBY HALL
20 miles from Ellington 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 Ellington Parish
All Saints, Ellington
Saint Peter's Way
Ellington
Huntingdon
07907 694177
http://www.eastleightonstone.com
All Saints Ellington is one of three churches that make up the parish of East Leightonstone.
We are a friendly and supportive family of faith, occupying three very old church buildings! Our churches are places where all can serve, and all are welcome, serving the villages of Brampton, Ellington and Grafham. We welcome people of all ages from all walks of life and different nations. We love to see new people and are confident that you will feel at home here.
You will find us next door to the Mermaid Public House on the corner of Hight Street and St. Peter's Way (postcode PE28 0AB) with ample on street parking.
Pubs in Ellington Parish
Mermaid
High Street, Ellington, PE28 0AB
(01480) 891106
themermaidellington.co.uk/