English Heritage sites near Stagsden Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
7 miles from Stagsden 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
10 miles from Stagsden 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
11 miles from Stagsden 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 Stagsden 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
12 miles from Stagsden 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
22 miles from Stagsden 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 Stagsden Parish
St Leonard's
Stagsden
07494 069540
http://www.bromhambenefice.org
St Leonard's is an ancient church steeped in the history and prayers of generations of village residents.
Stagsden is a traditional farming village. St Leonard is the patron Saint of prisoners and was a sixth century monk who dedicated his life to helping prisoners once they had been released by setting up a farming community where they could live and work.
Pubs in Stagsden Parish
Bedfordshire Golf Club
Spring Lane, Stagsden, MK43 8SR
(01234) 822555
bedfordshiregolf.com