English Heritage sites near Willingham Parish

Gainsborough Old Hall

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

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

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

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

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

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

St Helen

Pubs in Willingham Parish

Fox & Hounds

Gainsborough Road, Willingham by Stow, DN21 5JX
(01427) 788274

Very much a food led establishment. Cosy bar serving two ever-changing beers.
Half Moon

23 High Street, Willingham by Stow, DN21 5JZ
(01427) 788340

Traditional style village pub in a building dating back to 1850 with a public bar, lounge bar, an open fire and a beer garden. There are four beers are available, one regular and three changing. Food is available from Thursday to Sunday and...