English Heritage sites near Blisworth Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
17 miles from Blisworth 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.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
20 miles from Blisworth Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
21 miles from Blisworth Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
21 miles from Blisworth 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.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
21 miles from Blisworth Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
23 miles from Blisworth Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
Churches in Blisworth Parish
St John the Baptist
Church Lane
Blisworth
Northampton
01604 857619
Worship is held every Sunday morning at St John the Baptist Blisworth.
1st Sunday Word and Worship service at 11am
2nd Sunday Common Worship Communion 11am
3rd Sunday 8am Order two Communion Service in traditional language. 11am Morning Worship Service.
4th Sunday Common Worship Communion 11am
5th Sunday Common Worship Communion at 10:30am location as announced within the benefice
Pubs in Blisworth Parish
Royal Oak
1 Chapel Lane, Blisworth, NN7 3BU
(01604) 858723
royaloakblisworth.com/
Walnut Tree Inn
21 Station Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DS
(01604) 859551
walnut-tree.co.uk