English Heritage sites near Olney Parish

Chichele College

CHICHELE COLLEGE

11 miles from Olney 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

HOUGHTON HOUSE

12 miles from Olney 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.

De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton

DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON

15 miles from Olney Parish

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

Bushmead Priory

BUSHMEAD PRIORY

15 miles from Olney 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

16 miles from Olney Parish

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

Eleanor Cross, Geddington

ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON

19 miles from Olney Parish

In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.

Churches in Olney Parish

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Olney

Church Street Olney Milton Keynes
(0)1234 241 721
http://www.olney.church

Our fine 14th Century Church with its tall spire is the first thing you will see approaching Olney from the South (Newport Pagnell). We are an Anglican Parish in the deanery of Newport Pagnell and we have a range of worship services, groups and activities for families and children.

We host the world famous Olney Pancake Race, run every Shrove Tuesday, and followed by the Shriving Service. We also host other events and occasional concerts throughout the year.

John Newton, who wrote the famous hymn 'Amazing Grace' while at Olney is buried in our churchyard. The hymn was written for a New Year's Day service on January 1st 1773. Other historical figures associated with our church are the organist and composer Henry Gauntlett and the biblical commentator Thomas Scott.

Our Bells were refurbished and added to a few years ago, making one of the finest peals of ten bells in the country.

Pubs in Olney Parish

Bull Hotel

9 Market Place, Olney, MK46 4EA
(01234) 711470
bullhotelolney.co.uk

A former 17th century coaching inn in the centre of Olney overlooking the market place. Refurbished in 2018, it is now a pub & restaurant with 12 en-suite rooms. As well as an extensive lunch and dinner menu, the hotel is open for breakfast...
Carlton House Club

38 High Street, Olney, MK46 4BB
(01234) 711348
thecarltonhouseclub.co.uk/

Large Georgian building set back from the road with tables and chairs in front courtyard and a garden area with tables to rear. There are two bars - one of which is the Games Room, the other a restaurant/lounge plus a large function room t...
Cherry Tree

3 High Street, Olney, MK46 4EB
(01234) 639877
thecherrytreeolney.co.uk/

Pub named after the Olney Cherry Fair that takes place each summer and dates back to the late middle ages when the town produced large, commercial cherry crops. It has plenty of separate rooms, plus a few nooks and crannies, mostly with com...
Swan Inn & Bistro

12 High Street South, Olney, MK46 4AA
(01234) 711111
theswanolney.co.uk/

First established in 1793, this period stone building has wooden and stone floors, low ceilings with beams and open fires. The interior is divided into drinking and dining areas and there is a courtyard garden to the rear. Five hand pumps...
Two Brewers

34 High Street, Olney, MK46 4BB
(01234) 711393
twobrewersolney.co.uk/

Genuine free house with two hand pumps in regular use and up to four at busy times serving constantly changing ales, often from local breweries. As you enter, bar entry doors are left or right. On the right has carpeting, tables & chairs,...