English Heritage sites near Wheathampstead Parish
ROMAN WALL OF ST ALBANS
5 miles from Wheathampstead 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.
OLD GORHAMBURY HOUSE
6 miles from Wheathampstead 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.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
11 miles from Wheathampstead 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.
WREST PARK
14 miles from Wheathampstead Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
15 miles from Wheathampstead Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
WALTHAM ABBEY GATEHOUSE AND BRIDGE
16 miles from Wheathampstead Parish
A fine 14th century gatehouse, bridge and other remains of the abbey refounded by Harold, last Saxon King of England.
Churches in Wheathampstead Parish
St Helen
High Street
Wheathampstead
St Albans
(01582) 833144
http://www.sth-stp.org
St Helen's Church is the Parish Church of Wheathampstead and has a sister-Church, St Peters, at Gustard Wood. All are welcome to visit and to join us in Sunday worship and social activities. We provide a variety of services to suit different tastes and for everyone to grow to be part of the Christian family. Please have a look at the services page or our website http://www.sth-stp.org for details. We hope you find that what we offer suits you and your family.
There is always something happening in St Helen's Church - the Community Coffee Shop is open in the chancel Monday, Tuesday (term time) and on Saturday mornings (all year), and a busy parents-and-tots group runs on Wednesday mornings. Bell ringers and a youth- and adult- choir practice in church in the evenings. Off site, we hold study and fellowship groups. Visit us to find out more!
Our churches are also important to the wider neighbourhood. The churchyard at St Helen's is still open for burials. Remembrance Sunday and other seasonal services are important civic occasions in the village.
Our Ministerial Team consists of The Revd. Richard Banham (Rector) and 2 Readers. We are also fortunate to have retired clergy in the village who play an active role in our church life.
Pubs in Wheathampstead Parish
Aldwickbury Park Golf Club
Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1AB
(01582) 760112
aldwickburyparkgolfclub.co.uk/
Bull
A fine old building by the River Lea now owned by Mitchells & Butlers. Reopened April 2007 under the Miller & Carter banner as a steakhouse. Operated as a restaurant with some drinking areas.
Cross Keys
Ballslough Hill, Gustard Wood, AL4 8LA
(01582) 832165
cross-keys-pub.com
Elephant & Castle
Amwell Lane, Amwell, AL4 8EA
(01582) 832175
theelephantandcastle.co.uk
Mid Herts Golf Club
Camra members are allowed to use the facilities of the bar where beers from Tring brewery usually on handpump. Food is available all day including breakfasts
Nelson
Now an Italian restaurant, no real ale available.
Reading Rooms
The first Brewer-owned micro-pub and bottle shop in South Hertfordshire, opening in June 2018. Run by Farr Brew brewery who are based on Samuels Farm just 2 miles away. A former florists the building has been transformed into a micro-pub wi...
Swan
56 High Street, Wheathampstead, AL4 8AR
(01582) 833110
theswanwheathampstead.co.uk/
Tin Pot
Closed, but an application in October 2006 for change of use to private residence was refused so it may reopen one day.
Wicked Lady
14 Nomansland, Wheathampstead, AL4 8EL
(01582) 832128
thewickedladypub.co.uk