English Heritage sites near Southoe and Midloe Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
4 miles from Southoe and Midloe 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
14 miles from Southoe and Midloe 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.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
18 miles from Southoe and Midloe 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.
WREST PARK
19 miles from Southoe and Midloe Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
19 miles from Southoe and Midloe Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
20 miles from Southoe and Midloe Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.