18 miles from Thornton 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.

18 miles from Thornton Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

19 miles from Thornton Parish

Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.

21 miles from Thornton Parish

Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.

23 miles from Thornton 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.

24 miles from Thornton 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.