English Heritage sites near Willingham Parish
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
5 miles from Willingham Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
10 miles from Willingham Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
11 miles from Willingham Parish
The remains, mainly the 13th century refectory and kitchen, of a small monastery for just six Gilbertine canons - the only wholly English monastic order.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
12 miles from Willingham Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
RUFFORD ABBEY
19 miles from Willingham Parish
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
ROCHE ABBEY
21 miles from Willingham Parish
Roche Abbey has one of the most complete ground plans of any English Cistercian monastery, laid out as excavated foundations.
Churches in Willingham Parish
Pubs in Willingham Parish
Fox & Hounds
Gainsborough Road, Willingham by Stow, DN21 5JX
(01427) 788274