English Heritage sites near Desborough Parish
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
3 miles from Desborough Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
6 miles from Desborough Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
KIRBY HALL
10 miles from Desborough Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
10 miles from Desborough Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
14 miles from Desborough Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
APETHORPE PALACE
16 miles from Desborough Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
Churches in Desborough Parish
St Giles Anglican and Methodist Church
Lower Street
Desborough
01536 506299
https://www.stgilesdesborough.org
The communities we serve in North Northamptonshire include both town and country settings, and we share a passion to show God's love here. We also share a desire to follow the Holy Spirit who is at work in many different places and in many different lives in our town and villages. Everyone is welcome at our churches, of whatever age, background or tradition.
St Giles Church is a thriving and lively community of Christians, worshipping and working together to share the Gospel. We are able to enjoy a wide spectrum of styles of worship together and in 2009 we celebrated 40 years as a joint Anglican (Church of England) and Methodist Church.
Christians have worshipped here for at least 1,000 years and we seek to continue to show God's love in our community today and to work together with our sister churches in nearby villages, as well as other groups within our town.
Desborough is a growing Northamptonshire town of around 9,000 people, between Kettering and Market Harborough. It has a proud heritage and a strong sense of community.
There are many organisations attached to St Giles, catering for the social and spiritual needs of a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds. Our Community Centre, near to the church, is the base for most of these groups and is well-used by many in the local community.
Pubs in Desborough Parish
Desborough Conservative & Unionist Working Mens Club
26 Victoria Street, Desborough, NN14 2LX
(01536) 760309
desboroughconsclub.co.uk/
Desborough Servicemens Club
Lower Street, Desborough, Desborough, NN14 2NP
(01536) 760229
desboroughservices.co.uk
George
An old imposing coaching inn dating from the Georgian period built out of the local ironstone which was mined less than a mile away. It has been extensively modernised over the last 30 years into an open plan pub. Sports rule the roost here...
Kings Arms
CLOSED. Now a COSTA COFFEE.
An old 16th century local ironstone pub in an imposing position at the entrance to the High Street. An extension built out of brick was added at a later date which now houses the Bed and Breakfast Rooms. The bar...