English Heritage sites near Kimpton Parish
OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE
8 miles from Kimpton 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
8 miles from Kimpton 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.
WREST PARK
12 miles from Kimpton Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
12 miles from Kimpton 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.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
13 miles from Kimpton Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
15 miles from Kimpton 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 Kimpton Parish
St Peter & St Paul
The Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul Kimpton is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building situated on a hill overlooking the village of Kimpton. It is, however, also the focus for a warm and welcoming Church Community, which reflects the welcome the whole village provides to newcomers to the community.
Pubs in Kimpton Parish
Boot
64 High Street, Kimpton, SG4 8PT
(01438) 832438
thebootkimpton.co.uk
Bright Star
Kimpton Road, Peters Green, LU2 9QP
(01438) 832351
thebrightstar.co.uk/
White Horse
A grade II listed building dating back to 16th century with own priesthole behind the bar! Fish is a speciality. Available for weddings etc. The bus stops outside.