English Heritage sites near Orston Parish
RUFFORD ABBEY
17 miles from Orston Parish
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
23 miles from Orston Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
HARDWICK OLD HALL
24 miles from Orston Parish
The remodelled family home of Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest and most remarkable women of Elizabethan England, stands beside the New Hall she raised later in the 1590s.
JEWRY WALL
25 miles from Orston Parish
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.
WINGFIELD MANOR
26 miles from Orston Parish
The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house, with a huge undercrofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower 22 metres (72 feet) tall.
BOLSOVER CASTLE
27 miles from Orston Parish
'By an unlikely miracle, the keep at Bolsover has survived into this century as an almost untouched expression in stone of the lost world of Elizabethan chivalry and romance.'
Churches in Orston Parish
St Mary
Church Street
Orston
Nottingham
01949 850523
http://www.orstonparish.co.uk/html/st_mary_s_church.html
The Cranmer Benefice aims To know Christ better and to make him better known.
St Mary's Church in Orston forms part of the Cranmer Benefice, which comprises a group of parishes: Scarrington, Orston, Whatton, Hawksworth, Aslockton, and Thoroton. The services at the churches within the group range from traditional to more relaxed, family friendly services. They are supported by both traditional and contemporary forms of music.
We aim to continue to grow our church community consistent with the leadership of our Bishop Paul William's initiative of "Growing disciples: Wider, Younger, Deeper". <span style="font-size: 1rem;">You can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome.</span>
Any queries should be directed to our administrator Jade Blaylock on 07526 603 766; our Church Wardens Julian on 01949 851598 or Jean Smeeton on 01949 850906; or Rev'd Tim Chambers on 07946 526569
Pubs in Orston Parish
Durham Ox
Church Street, Orston, NG13 9NS
(01949) 850059
thedurhamoxorston.co.uk