English Heritage sites near Lyddington Parish

Lyddington Bede House

LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE

0 miles from Lyddington 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.

Kirby Hall

KIRBY HALL

4 miles from Lyddington 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'.

Eleanor Cross, Geddington

ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON

9 miles from Lyddington Parish

In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.

Rushton Triangular Lodge

RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE

9 miles from Lyddington Parish

This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.

Apethorpe Palace

APETHORPE PALACE

9 miles from Lyddington 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.

Longthorpe Tower

LONGTHORPE TOWER

18 miles from Lyddington Parish

Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.

Churches in Lyddington Parish

Lyddington: St Andrew

Church Lane Lyddington Oakham Rutland
(01572) 822717

St Andrew's Church

A large and beautiful church built of golden-brown ironstone, as is most of the village. Late Perpendicular in style with a large, well proportioned nave and interesting chancel. The Laudian, four-sided altar rails are very unusual and date from 1635. There are also some interesting wall paintings. 


High up in the chancel walls there are some acoustic jars, installed in mediaeval times to improve the acoustics of the building.

St Andrew's Church is still noted for its acoustics and is much in demand for concerts and for making recordings.

Next door to the church stands the Bede House. This is a remnant of the ancient palace of the Bishops of Lincoln. The Bede House is managed by English Heritage and is open during the summer months.

 

Pubs in Lyddington Parish

Marquess of Exeter

52 Main Street, Lyddington, LE15 9LT
(01572) 822477
marquessexeter.co.uk

This traditional looking thatched ex-coaching inn with low beams & stone floors was taken on by new owners in spring 2022. It now offers two quality dining options - traditional pub classics alongside exciting Indian cuisine. It serves reg...
Old White Hart

51 Main Street, Lyddington, LE15 9LR
(01572) 821703
oldwhitehart.co.uk

This charming and attractive Country Inn is set among the sandstone cottages of Lyddington, a rural conservation village surrounded by the slopes of the Welland Valley. This 17th Century building has retained its original beamed ceilings,...