English Heritage sites near Latimer Parish
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Crown
The Common, Ley Hill, HP5 1UY
(01494) 783910
thecrownleyhill.co.uk