English Heritage sites near Great Missenden Parish

Berkhamsted Castle

BERKHAMSTED CASTLE

8 miles from Great Missenden Parish

Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.

Old Gorhambury House

OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE

14 miles from Great Missenden Parish

The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth’s Lord Keeper and visited by the queen on at least four occasions.

Roman Wall of St Albans

ROMAN WALL OF ST ALBANS

16 miles from Great Missenden Parish

A section of the two-mile long wall built between AD 265 and 270 to defend the Roman city of Verulamium: including the foundations of towers and the London Gate.

Harmondsworth Barn

HARMONDSWORTH BARN

18 miles from Great Missenden Parish

This Grade I listed oak-framed medieval barn ranks alongside the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace for its exceptional architectural and historic interest.

Abingdon County Hall Museum

ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM

24 miles from Great Missenden Parish

This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.

De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton

DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON

24 miles from Great Missenden Parish

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


Churches in Great Missenden Parish

Ballinger: St Mary Mission Hall
Great Missenden: St Peter & St Paul

Church Lane, Great Missenden Great Missenden
(01494) 862 352
https://www.missendenchurch.org.uk

We are a thriving and busy Parish church with strong links to our other churches at Little Hampden and Ballinger. In addition to the core worship at the regular services, we host many other events in and around the church buildings. We have a commitment to children and the younger members of the church family with an emphasis on Youth work.

Music is an important element as part of the worship, with the Choir and Organ, together with a bellringing team.

Please visit our website for full details, at: www.missendenchurch.org.uk
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Prestwood: Holy Trinity

134 Wycombe Road, A4128 Prestwood High Wycombe
(01494) 863805
http://www.htprestwood.org.uk

Welcome to Holy Trinity, Prestwood. We are a lively Anglican parish church serving Prestwood and Great Kingshill in the Chiltern Hills. We come to church every Sunday at 9.30am.

We celebrate God's love for all people, we rest in his presence and we go out empowered to live our everyday lives. We also like to enjoy ourselves, and there's lots going on!

We are an inclusive Church.

We welcome you to come and join us.


Pubs in Great Missenden Parish

Annie Baileys

Chesham Road, Hyde End, HP16 0QT

Planning research suggests still open as the Barley Mow in 1995. By 2008 it had become Annie Baileys. It was then forced to close in 2012 following proposals for the HS2 railway line tunnel route. HS2 was later rerouted but the pub had beco...
Black Horse

Aylesbury Road, Mobwell, Great Missenden, HP16 9AX
(01494) 862537
blackhorsegreatmissenden.com/

The pub has a friendly atmosphere, offering real ales, keg beers, an open fireplace in the bar and eating areas. The pub is newly refurbished in a tasteful style and benefits from state of the art kitchens. The bar area has ample seating fo...
Chequers Tree

High Street, Prestwood, HP16 9HD
(01494) 864024
thechequerstree.co.uk/

Re-opened in April 2016 after a refurbishment, re-branding and change of name. Village pub and Peking cuisine restaurant / takeaway is situated on busy junction of Prestwood High Street and Wycombe Road. A large chimney breast divides the...
Cross Keys

40 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 0AU
(01494) 865373
thecross-keys.com

This wonderful 16th century pub in Great Missenden is the perfect example of a historic English alehouse - with low beamed ceilings, cosy corners and the constant flow of top-class ale. Expect a warm welcome, fine fare, and good old fashion...
George Ale House

94 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 0BG
(01494) 865185

A good pub with great atmosphere, the George reopened in August 2018 and specialises in real ale. Four handpumps serve beers from far and wide.
Green Man

2 High Street, Prestwood, HP16 9EB
(01494) 890074

Cosy local with two interconnecting bars. Darts, crib and domino players are among its clientelle. Dogs are also welcome - with owners! An outside front patio / smoking area has furniture as does the garden at the rear. Late afternoon custo...
Kings Head
Nags Head

London Road, Great Missenden, HP16 0DG
(01494) 862200
nagsheadbucks.com

4 Star Hotel with award winning Anglo-French menu in 15th century contemporary styled pub. 5 double and twin rooms. Breakfast served 8-10.30 every day. You can also dine "al fresco" in the large garden amongst the beautiful Chilterns near...
Origins At the White Lion
Pheasant Inn

Ballinger, HP16 9LF
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This pub has been closed for several years and has recently been awarded ACV status by Great Missenden Parish Council and Chiltern District Council. The community are trying to raise funds to buy it and turn it into a community owned pub....
Polecat Inn

170 Wycombe Road, Prestwood, HP16 0HJ
(01494) 412514
thepolecatinn.co.uk/

Pleasant food orientated pub, operated by Oakman Inns and Restaurants. Very large beer garden making this place ideal for 'ale-fresco' drinking in the warmer months. Very popular with walkers and riders. Cabinets with stuffed polecats and b...
Wagon & Horses

109 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 0BB

Wagon & Horses, Great Missenden
Wild Kite Taproom & Bottleshop

31 Station Approach, Great Missenden, HP16 9AZ
(01494) 490158
wildkite.co.uk/

Alongside one rotating cask ale and cider, plus an occasional guest, the Wild Kite offers up to eight keg and 'key keg' beers. Very close to Great Missenden railway station.