English Heritage sites near Blockley Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
7 miles from Blockley Parish
Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.
HAILES ABBEY
10 miles from Blockley Parish
Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
13 miles from Blockley Parish
A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
18 miles from Blockley Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
18 miles from Blockley Parish
The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
18 miles from Blockley Parish
The remains of a large, well built Roman courtyard villa. The most important feature is a nearly complete mosaic tile floor, patterned in reds and browns.
Churches in Blockley Parish
St Peter & St Paul
The Church of St Peter & St Paul
The Square
Blockley
Moreton in Marsh
01386 700676
http://www.blockleychurch.org.uk
St Peter and St Paul is at the heart of the delightful Cotswold village of Blockley. For more than a thousand years the church has been a landmark at the centre of the village.
The church is open every day, and a prayer space is set aside to leave your own prayers. Our worship on Sundays is broad, including both traditional and modern services. Newcomers to the village and visitors are very welcome.
We are part of the Vale and Cotswold Edge team of 13 churches, and share training, groups and pastoral support across the churches.
Blockley church works particularly closely with St Lawrence at Bourton-on-the-Hill. We worship together regularly, and share social events. Blockley church is also home to Father Brown - the BBC TV series.
Pubs in Blockley Parish
Churchill Arms
The Churchill is now a renowned food pub in this small Cotswold village. Recently refurbished with real fire and Garden.Has its won brand Ale Winston brewed by North Cotswold Brewery.
Crown Hotel
High Street, Blockley, GL56 9EX
(01386) 700245
crownhotelblockley.co.uk/
Great Western Arms
Station Road, Blockley, GL56 9DT
(01386) 700362
thegreatwesternarms.co.uk/