English Heritage sites near Alconbury Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
9 miles from Alconbury 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 Alconbury 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.
LONGTHORPE TOWER
15 miles from Alconbury Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
APETHORPE PALACE
17 miles from Alconbury 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.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
19 miles from Alconbury Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
20 miles from Alconbury Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.
Churches in Alconbury Parish
St Peter & St Paul
Church Way
Alconbury
Huntingdon
(01480) 896541
http://www.norleigh.org.uk/
http://www.norleigh.org.uk
We are part of a 10 parish Benefice near Huntingdon. We have a beautiful village church and serve the parish of Alconbury cum Weston which has about 2500 residents. We have a variety of church services and activities throughout the week ranging from traditional Anglican services to family friendly, youth style fresh expressions church. We have a variety of social times where people can meet and chat and find a warm welcome. We do hope you will visit us in the near future, we would love to see you!
NOTE: since 16th March we have moved all of our services online due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. We have a weekly 9.30 service on Facebook and Youtube, both of which can be accessed through our website www.norleigh.org.uk For more information, please see the services and events section and our calendar
Pubs in Alconbury Parish
Alconbury Mill
Large, open plan pub with pool table, juke box and amusing ‘wall of shame’ board with photos from events held at the pub. There is live music twice a month and the pub also participates in a pool league. Real ales offered are Adnams Bitter...
Crown
Crown, Alconbury
Manor House Hotel
20 Chapel Street, Alconbury, PE28 4DY
(01480) 890423
manorhousealconbury.co.uk