English Heritage sites near Flitwick Parish
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
2 miles from Flitwick 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
3 miles from Flitwick 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.
WREST PARK
4 miles from Flitwick Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
17 miles from Flitwick 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.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
17 miles from Flitwick 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.
OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE
18 miles from Flitwick 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.
Churches in Flitwick Parish
St Andrew
Windmill Road
Flitwick
Bedford
(01525) 712369
http://www.flitwickchurch.org
St Andrew's is the daughter church to the Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul and is situated on the North side of Flitwick.
This building is now closed pending decisions about its future. For all events and worship please visit the page for St Peter and St Paul, Flitwick or www.flitwickchurch.org
St Peter & St Paul
Church Road
Flitwick
Bedford
(01525) 712369
http://www.flitwickchurch.org
Please visit www.flitwickchurch.org for up to date information and news
Pubs in Flitwick Parish
Blackbirds
A well run and very tidy Greene King "Meet & Eat" venue. A white fronted pub that was originally a 17th century coaching inn. There are even TVs in the large beer garden at the rear as well as seating out front. The core ales are Greene Kin...
Bumble Bee
A large, modern, friendly pub with a focus on very cheap food and sports TV. Large back garden. Real ales are from Greene King.
Crown
Station Road, Flitwick, MK45 1LA
(01525) 713737
crownflitwick.co.uk
Felicity Chinese Restaurant
20 High Street, Flitwick, MK45 1DS
(01525) 718368
felicitychineserestaurant.blogspot.co.uk...
Flitwick Club
20 High Street, Flitwick, MK45 1DU
(01525) 751555
flitwick.club
Swan
1 Dunstable Road, Flitwick, MK45 1HP
(01525) 754777
swaninnflitwick.co.uk
Wheatsheaf
Wheatsheaf, Flitwick