English Heritage sites near Grafham Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
5 miles from Grafham 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 Grafham 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
18 miles from Grafham Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
LONGTHORPE TOWER
19 miles from Grafham Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
APETHORPE PALACE
19 miles from Grafham 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.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
20 miles from Grafham 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.
Churches in Grafham Parish
All Saints, Grafham
Church Road
Grafham
07907 694177
http://www.eastleightonstone.com
Located on Church road Grafham (postcode PE28 0BB) with some on street parking.
Pubs in Grafham Parish
Grafham Community Shop
Community village shop which sells Draycott and Rocket Ales bottle-conditioned beers. Also sells food for consumption in the 'Grafham Trout' community pub next door.
Grafham Trout
This new community owned and run pub opened in December 2018. It is close to Grafham Water and serves the village which has not had a pub since 2002. It supplies only locally brewed beers. Draycott (Buckden) maybe be occassionally available...
Montagu Arms
Now the Cinnamon Indian restaurant