English Heritage sites near Oakley Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
8 miles from Oakley 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
9 miles from Oakley 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.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
9 miles from Oakley 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.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
12 miles from Oakley 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
13 miles from Oakley Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
19 miles from Oakley Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
Churches in Oakley Parish
St Mary the Virgin
Church Road
Stevington
Bedford
01234720262
http://www.chellingtonteam.org.uk
The church was started in about 880, with the rest of the building being built around the Saxon tower. The church is small and welcoming. We are part of the Chellington Team Ministry, a group of 8 churches.
To comply with the Insurance Policy, the church is locked during the week, keys are available from the persons listed in the porch.
St Mary's
Oakley
07494 069540
http://www.bromhambenefice.org
We are a friendly village parish church set in the beautiful village of Oakley. St Mary's is in a group of churches that also includes St Owen's in Bromham and St Leonard's in Stagsden. Our vicar is Revd Catherine Wilson and we have a supporting priest Revd Di Harpham. We have close links with Oakley Methodist church and run joint services and events with them.
We run 2 Messy Church Groups, charity coffee mornings and much much more. Please do get in touch if you would like more information on any of our services and events.
Sarah
Benefice Administrator
Pubs in Oakley Parish
Bedford Arms
57 High Street, Oakley, MK43 7RH
(01234) 822280
thebedfordarmsoakley.co.uk
Oakley Sports & Social Club
Popular community club with playing fields offering a social atmosphere and facilities for a number of sporting and recreational activities. New members welcome - annual adult membership is only £5.