English Heritage sites near Prestbury Parish

Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber

PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER

1000 miles from Prestbury Parish

A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.

Halliggye Fogou

HALLIGGYE FOGOU

1000 miles from Prestbury Parish

Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.

Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers

INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS

1000 miles from Prestbury Parish

Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.

Harry's Walls

HARRY'S WALLS

1000 miles from Prestbury Parish

An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.

Garrison Walls

GARRISON WALLS

1000 miles from Prestbury Parish

You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Cromwell's Castle

CROMWELL'S CASTLE

1000 miles from Prestbury Parish

The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.

Churches in Prestbury Parish

St Mary

Mill Street Prestbury Cheltenham
(01242) 244373
https://www.northchelt.org.uk/ourchurches/st-marys

We are a parish Church in the Church of England, a part of the Diocese of Gloucester. St Mary's is one of a team of five Churches in the North Cheltenham Team Ministry. Well known locally for our strong catholic tradition, we nevertheless offer a variety of worship and see ourselves as being here for the local community. A warm welcome is guaranteed. Many people comment that our Church building has a strong sense of being a sacred space (Christian worship has taken place here for over 700 years), which is why we keep it open all year round.

St Nicolas

Swindon Lane Prestbury Cheltenham
(01242) 244373
https://www.northchelt.org.uk/ourchurches/st-nicolas

Prestbury is unusual in that it has two parish Churches: St Mary's (at the Eastern end of the parish) and St Nicolas (at the Western end). We are part of the Church of England, Diocese of Gloucester. We are a friendly Church in the catholic tradition, welcoming people of all ages.

Pubs in Prestbury Parish

Beehive

33 Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, GL52 5JB
(01242) 578989
beehiveprestbury.co.uk

Small, friendly open-plan pub close to village centre, introduced real ale after a significant dry period. Skittle Alley/function room, Pool Table, pleasant courtyard garden with views across to the Cotswold hills. Opening hours may be re...
King's Arms

High Street, Prestbury, GL52 3AR
(01242) 520012
kingsarmsprestbury.com/

Famous old inn, refurbished in 2019. The front area is original and retains original beams etc. Now part of Raymond Blanc chain but combines a pub and brasserie where everyone can find a space for themselves and their dog, beautiful outside...
Plough

Mill Street, Prestbury, GL52 3BG
(01242) 361506
theploughprestbury.co.uk/

Half timbered thatched pub with an attractive garden, safe for children. Wood panelled lounge and stone-flagged public bar. Low ceilings and serving hatches help to make this the definitive traditional pub. Boules pitch in the garden. Good...
Royal Oak

43 The Burgage, Prestbury, GL52 3DL
(01242) 522344
butcombe.com/pubs/the-royal-oak/

Attractive, 16th century Cotswold stone pub, situated in reputedly Britain's most haunted village. Photo of the "Ghost of the Black Abbot" hanging in the lounge bar. Two bars, one with a dining area, recently doubled in size (until 9pm). Po...