English Heritage sites near Wymington Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
3 miles from Wymington 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.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
10 miles from Wymington 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.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
12 miles from Wymington Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
14 miles from Wymington Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
16 miles from Wymington 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.
KIRBY HALL
18 miles from Wymington Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
Churches in Wymington Parish
St Lawrence
Church Lane
Wymington
Rushden
01234 720262
http://www.chellingtonteam.org.uk
The Church has a small congregation that is welcoming to visitors; Services as listed. We have seasonal Bible study courses. Besides services, the church is generally open from 1:30pm on the first Saturday of each month when parishioners are on hand to be a guide, and to discuss church features and life. Regretfully the church is normally locked at other times, but access can be gained by contacting the ChurchWardens.
Wheel chair access is possible from near the Memorial hall, prior notice is advisable, as a "kissing gate" has to be removed.
Toilet facilities are availible in the adjacent Memorial Hall.
The building in which we worship was built by John Curteys around 1377AD in the Decorated style, and so presents an unusually unified late medieval structure. It retains many features of historical and artistic importance. There are wall paintings of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, including a Doom over the chancel arch. John Curteys' canopied altar tomb lies between the chancel and south chapel. Protected by the chancel carpet, are brasses of national importance showing Sir Thomas Brounflet, cup-bearer to Richard II, in the armour of the period; and his wife. A brass of the former rector, John Stokys, is in the Lady Chapel. The beautiful nave pews date back to the fifteenth century and these medieval pews have 17th century ‘draw out' seats. The spire is about 25m high, with a bell tower containing 5 bells. Above the porch is a Priest's room accessible from an inside staircase.
The churchyard, which contains the war memorial, can no longer take burials, although ashes can still be interred, and the Parish council's cemetery is adjacent.
Pubs in Wymington Parish
New Inn
1 Rushden Road, Wymington, NN10 9LN
(01933) 317618
newinnwymington.co.uk
White Horse
Pub reopened for several months after brief closure in summer 2012, then closed again. Now converted to a private house.