English Heritage sites near Weldon Parish
KIRBY HALL
2 miles from Weldon 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'.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
5 miles from Weldon Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
6 miles from Weldon Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
APETHORPE PALACE
7 miles from Weldon Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
7 miles from Weldon Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
13 miles from Weldon 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.
Churches in Weldon Parish
St Mary the Virgin
Church Street
Weldon
01536626361
http://www.stmarysweldon.uk
We are a Church for all ages and see the importance of being a real church family (warts and all). If you are new (or old) to the village of Weldon and are wondering what to do with your Sunday mornings then come and join us at 9:00am or 10:00am.
Pubs in Weldon Parish
George
17 century coaching inn. Long bar with comfortable seating areas and open fire at one end, and pool table area at the other. Wooden flooring throughout. Small dining room. Patio areas at front and rear with swings. Caters for functions. Acc...
Kings Arms
Demolished. Site now part of a housing estate.
Shoulder of Mutton
This large, friendly pub has two large bar areas, a locals bar at the front and events room to the rear. The front bar was originally three rooms which have been made into one, with an open fire at one end.
Received a CAMRA branch Gold Aw...
Spread Eagle
Spread Eagle, Weldon
Woolpack
Grade II listed building. Comfortable, carpeted lounge with beamed ceiling, fireplace and wicker furniture. Separate games room with TV, pool and darts. Deenethorpe airfield pilots used to drink here in WW2.
Currently still available for s...