English Heritage sites near Little Paxton Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
4 miles from Little Paxton 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.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
14 miles from Little Paxton 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.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
17 miles from Little Paxton 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
18 miles from Little Paxton Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
18 miles from Little Paxton Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
20 miles from Little Paxton Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.
Churches in Little Paxton Parish
St James Church Little Paxton
High Street
Little Paxton
St Neots
(01480) 211048
https://www.thepaxtonsbenefice.org
The church consists of a chancel, nave, south aisle, west tower and modern north porch. The church is not mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1086, but a stone church was standing here towards the end of the 12th century, of which considerable parts of the chancel walls remain, together with the reset south door of the church. The chancel arch has been rebuilt at a later date, and new windows were inserted in the chancel during the 14th century. About 1400, the tower was built and the south aisle, with its arcade, about 1500.
The north wall is said to have been knocked down during the civil wars of 1642 - 1646, but was rebuilt and much modified in 1849 when the church was completely restored. At the same time that this restoration work was being undertaken, the south aisle modernised.
In 2012 St James Church was re-ordered so that we can now offer flexible space for community groups. Movable oak chairs replaced the pews so that events such as line dancing and Tots and Carers Group can benefit from the space in the nave. The bells were also rehung and we now have a peal of 6 bells and a vibrant group of bell ringers.
We offer a warm welcome to all who benefit from the church in any way - and are proud to be an inclusive, open church for those of faith, no faith or those exploring faith. Come and visit us if you can!
Pubs in Little Paxton Parish
Anchor
High Street, Little Paxton, PE19 6HA
(01480) 473199
anchorlittlepaxton.co.uk
Little Paxton Cricket Club
Little Paxton Cricket Club, Little Paxton