16 miles from Leckhampstead Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

19 miles from Leckhampstead 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.

21 miles from Leckhampstead Parish

Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.

22 miles from Leckhampstead Parish

Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.

24 miles from Leckhampstead 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.

25 miles from Leckhampstead Parish

The remains of a large, well built Roman courtyard villa. The most important feature is a nearly complete mosaic tile floor, patterned in reds and browns.