English Heritage sites near Potton Parish

Bushmead Priory

BUSHMEAD PRIORY

10 miles from Potton 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.

Wrest Park

WREST PARK

13 miles from Potton 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

DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON

14 miles from Potton 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

HOUGHTON HOUSE

14 miles from Potton 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.

Duxford Chapel

DUXFORD CHAPEL

16 miles from Potton Parish

A modest but complete and attractive 14th-century chantry chapel, perhaps originally a hospital.

Audley End House and Gardens

AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS

20 miles from Potton Parish

One of England's finest country houses, Audley End is also a mansion with a difference. Enjoy a great day out.


Churches in Potton Parish

Potton: St Mary the Virgin

Hatley Road Potton Bedford
01767261713
http://www.pottonparishchurch.org.uk

Like so many churches we in a Tier 4 area and severely restricted in our offer and spiritual support


St Mary's is currently open for private worship on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 9am to 4pm.


Please observe the Covid19 cleaning protocols to minimise the spread of the virus.


In normal times St Mary's is an intergenerational church. We value and welcome people of all ages and at all stages of their Christian faith, by offering a wide ranging menu of services. 


If you feel able to offer financial support, we would be most grateful.  Our Account Number is 65345483 and Sort Code 089299.  Thank you.


The parish of Potton is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St. Albans's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.


Please keep us in your prayers, as we wish everybody all they wish themselves in 2022, remembering the inspirational and aspirational words from "O Holy Night "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn"


UPDATED 17 FEBRUARY 2022


Pubs in Potton Parish

Bricklayers Arms

1 Newtown, Potton, SG19 2QH

First licensed as a beerhouse in 1851 and known as the Star & Garter. By 1881 it had become the Bricklayers Arms and obtained a full licence in 1959. It had a single L shaped bar area, with a dartboard, large screen TV with Premiership spor...
Coach House

12 Market Square, Potton, SG19 2NP
(01767) 260221
coachhousepotton.co.uk

Built in 1785 as the Rose & Crown, to replace the old Crown, which burned down in the Great Fire of 1783. It later became the Old Coach House in 2002 and dropped the 'Old' part in 2012. A large open plan bar area with comfortable seating an...
George & Dragon

2 King Street, Potton, SG19 2QT
(01767) 260227

Built after 1783 as the George Inn on the site of the old White Hart, which was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1783. Now the George & Dragon, it has a lively public bar with pool table (free on Tuesdays), darts, jukebox and quiz machine, pl...
Potton & District Club

38 Station Road, Potton, SG19 2PZ
(01767) 261465
pottonclub.co.uk

These premises are run as a club, where the majority of customers are members, standard membership is £20 per annum and £10 for Seniors. However guests are welcome although they may be required to pay slightly higher costs for drinks than t...
Potton Conservative Club

34 Brook End, Potton, Potton, SG19 2QS
(01767) 261413
pottonconservativeclub.co.uk

This a membership based club with annual subscriptions at £20 for a couple, £12 for a single (seniors £10 & £7) Non-members can be signed in for a fee of £1.50. Enter through the black gate in the high wall opposite the playing fields. Igno...
Potton Town Cricket Club
Potton United Football Club
Red Lion

1 Station Road, Potton, SG19 2PZ
(01767) 261681

Originally built circa 1840 and first licensed in 1843. There was a recent two year closure, then the pub re-opened in Dec 2011 after a refurbishment, with an extension now open for meetings or buffets. The main bar area is open plan, with...
Rising Sun

11 Everton Road, Potton, SG19 2PA
(01767) 260231
risingsunpotton.co.uk

Part 16th century with oak beams and later became licensed in 1836. There is a 60ft covered well in the bar area, a comfy snug area, an upstairs function room, a rooftop terrace and a patio. At the bar 8 handpumps serve 7 excellent real ale...
Royal Oak

4 Biggleswade Road, Potton, SG19 2LU
(01767) 261888
theroyaloak-potton.co.uk

A grade II listed building dating back to 17th-18th century and was reconstructed in 1979. This old pub has a large public bar area full of character, with exposed beams, open rafters, huge fireplace, brasses and old agricultural implements...