English Heritage sites near Marston Moretaine Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
3 miles from Marston Moretaine 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
6 miles from Marston Moretaine 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
7 miles from Marston Moretaine Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
14 miles from Marston Moretaine 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
17 miles from Marston Moretaine 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.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
21 miles from Marston Moretaine Parish
Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.
Churches in Marston Moretaine Parish
St Mary's Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington
Marston Morteyne
Bedford
http://www.stmarysmarston.org
St Mary's is the Church of England parish church for Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington. Our worship is centred around sharing in the sacrament of Holy Communion and exploring how the Bible and the traditions of the Church are relevant to contemporary living.
We believe that all people are created in the likeness of God and are equally and unconditionally loved by Him, so how could we not strive to do the same? All are welcome at St Mary's, regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality, disability, or social-standing.
Pubs in Marston Moretaine Parish
Bell
Busy village pub serving meals in the lounge and bar. There is a beer garden and ample parking. Occasional beer and cider festivals are held in the lounge and garden.
Exhibition
39 Upper Shelton Road, Upper Shelton, MK43 0LT
(01234) 768202
Marston Social Club
Limited information - full survey to be completed shortly.
Rose & Crown
Rose & Crown, Marston Moretaine