English Heritage sites near Kempston Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
5 miles from Kempston 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
7 miles from Kempston Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
WREST PARK
8 miles from Kempston Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
10 miles from Kempston 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 Kempston 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.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
23 miles from Kempston 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 Kempston Parish
Church of the Transfiguration
Bedford Road
Kempston
Bedford
01234 854726
https://www.transfiguration.org.uk/
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Parish Church of the Transfiguration is an inclusive, welcoming church living God's love in Kempston.
"The parish of Kempston: The Church of the Transfiguration 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."
Pubs in Kempston Parish
Daley's
Former club now fully open to the public, but still offers games and other facilities more typical of clubs. Bar food was recently discontinued.
Duke
Large community pub just south of the main shopping street and close to residential and light industrial areas. An L-shaped bar separates the large lounge from a games area with a pool table, and there is a big screen for sports. At the rea...
Fox & Hounds
Pub closed in November 2010, demolished and replaced by a new housing development.
Griffin
174 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BL
(01234) 840984
diyaroyal.com
Half Moon
Popular community pub with a comfortable lounge and a public bar with games. The venue hosts a number of sports teams playing in local leagues. The large garden, which includes a children's play area, is busy in good weather. The River Grea...
Kempston Constitutional Club
Large, popular members' club in the heart of Kempston. Members must sign visitors in.
Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club
134 High Street, Kempston, MK42 7BN
(01234) 853262
kempstonhammers.com
Kempston Liberal Club
A CIU Club offering ample parking, two snooker tables, hood skittles, pool and darts. Tuesday is pool night, with skittles nights Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a private function room with its own bar area and disco equipment available fo...
King William IV
56 High Street, Kempston, MK42 7AL
(01234) 400292
thekingwilliamkempston.co.uk
Mulberry Bush
Southfields Centre, Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB
(01234) 409299
Royal Oak
91 Woburn Road, Kempston, MK42 7QR
(01234) 851114
royaloakkempston.co.uk
Smiths Arms
A street corner local in a residential area, with an unusual split-level bar. Kempston's answer to The Rovers Return, but with less drama! Jazz nights and karaoke evenings are held about once a month. Closed for more than two years, but rec...
Wellington
Wellington, Kempston