English Heritage sites near Latimer Parish

Berkhamsted Castle

BERKHAMSTED CASTLE

5 miles from Latimer 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

9 miles from Latimer 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

10 miles from Latimer 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

15 miles from Latimer 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.

Kenwood

KENWOOD

19 miles from Latimer Parish

This outstanding house beside Hampstead Heath was remodelled by Robert Adam between 1764 and 1779. He transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa for the great judge, Lord Mansfield.

Chiswick House and Gardens

CHISWICK HOUSE AND GARDENS

20 miles from Latimer Parish

Chiswick House is a glorious example of 18th-century British architecture. The 3rd Earl of Burlington, who designed this elegant villa, drew inspiration from his Grand Tours of Italy.


Churches in Latimer Parish

Latimer: St Mary Magdalene

Church Lane Latimer Chesham

A beautiful and friendly village church adjacent to Latimer House (hotel and conference centre) set above the Chess Valley, an area loved by walkers. Substantially remodelled by George Gilbert Scott, whose uncle had been the local Rector.


Pubs in Latimer Parish

Chesham & Ley Hill Golf Club

Ley Hill, Chesham, HP5 1UZ
(01442) 865832

Chesham & Ley Hill Golf Club, Chesham
Crown

The Common, Ley Hill, HP5 1UY
(01494) 783910
thecrownleyhill.co.uk

A popular village pub, four real ales on offer, the guest being locally sourced. Also real cider available on handpump. They hold a quiz night every Sunday. There is a good and varied food menu. In conjunction with The Swan pub next doo...
Swan

Blackwell Hall Lane, Ley Hill, HP5 1UT
(01494) 783075

The Swan has always served a fine selection of well-kept real ales. The Landlord Nigel prides himself on the quality of his beers and if you are unfamiliar with particular real ales please ask for a sample. The Swan has Cask Marque accredi...