English Heritage sites near Chalgrave Parish
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
7 miles from Chalgrave 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
8 miles from Chalgrave Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
8 miles from Chalgrave 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.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
12 miles from Chalgrave 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.
OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE
14 miles from Chalgrave Parish
The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth’s Lord Keeper and visited by the queen on at least four occasions.
ROMAN WALL OF ST ALBANS
15 miles from Chalgrave Parish
A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265 and 270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium: including the foundations of towers and the London Gate.
Churches in Chalgrave Parish
Chalgrave Church (All Saints)
Church Lane
Chalgrave
Dunstable, Beds
Chalgrave Church Family is warm and friendly, caring about each other and keen to welcome those who visit. This 800 years old church is set in beautiful countryside and has a wonderful, peaceful presence, with many interesting historical features.
Rector: Rev'd Linda Washington. Contact 01525 714442 or 07715 603557 or email [email protected]
Church Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Chalgravechurch/
Church Website: http://www.allsaintschalgrave.org.uk
Pubs in Chalgrave Parish
Chalgrave Manor Golf Club
Dunstable Road, Toddington, LU5 6JN
(01525) 876556
chalgravegolf.co.uk/
Fancott
Luton Road, Fancott, Fancott, LU5 6HT
(01525) 872366
thefancott.com/
Plough
Charming, Grade II listed, thatched village inn dating from the 17th century, beware the low beams! Ales from the Fullers Brewery and food is served lunchtimes. There are tables outside at the front and to the rear is a conservatory restaur...
Queens Head
Marvellously traditional two-room village local. Reopened in May 2018 after change of ownership and major refurbishment. Ales from the local (ish) Tring brewery are served.