English Heritage sites near Hemingford Abbots Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
11 miles from Hemingford Abbots 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.
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
14 miles from Hemingford Abbots Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.
DUXFORD CHAPEL
19 miles from Hemingford Abbots Parish
A modest but complete and attractive 14th-century chantry chapel, perhaps originally a hospital.
LONGTHORPE TOWER
19 miles from Hemingford Abbots Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
20 miles from Hemingford Abbots 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.
APETHORPE PALACE
23 miles from Hemingford Abbots 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.
Churches in Hemingford Abbots Parish
St Margaret of Antioch
Church Lane
Hemingford Abbots
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
(01480) 467250
http://www.hemingford-abbots.org.uk/church
An attractive and friendly church with a variety of services using both Common Worship and Book of Common Prayer. Robed Choir (except 2nd week), Bellringers, Flower Guild, Refreshments, Facilities.
Friends of St Margaret's Charity leads biennial Flower Festival involving whole community in church (themed display) and open gardens.
Pubs in Hemingford Abbots Parish
Axe & Compass
High Street, Hemingford Abbots, PE28 9AH
(01480) 463605
axeandcompass.co.uk
Golf Centre
New Farm Lodge, Cambridge Road, Hemingford Abbots, PE28 9HQ
(01480) 499686
cgcc.co.uk