English Heritage sites near Holme Parish
LONGTHORPE TOWER
7 miles from Holme Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
APETHORPE PALACE
13 miles from Holme 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.
KIRBY HALL
18 miles from Holme 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'.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
19 miles from Holme Parish
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
20 miles from Holme Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
20 miles from Holme Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
Churches in Holme Parish
St Giles
Church Street
Holme
Peterborough
We are a traditional mid-19th century church, in the middle of the Fenland village of Holme (Cambs). We are a integral part of the village community and have very strong links with Holme C of E Primary School.
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">All are welcome at our services which we hold 3 times a month.</span>
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">The Church enjoys welcoming families with links to the area for Baptism, Weddings and Funerals.</span>
The Parish News is published monthly - see 'About the Parish'
Each year, on the Monday of Holy Week, we welcome the Kettering Leg of the Student Cross for breakfast, as they undertake their annual pilgrimage to Walsingham.
Historically the Fenland Ark - the floating church - was part of the Parish of Holme. We sell a History of the Fenland Ark written by John Bennett.
We also sell A History of St. Giles' Church, Holme; which contains a guide to the church building.
Pubs in Holme Parish
Admiral Wells
41 Station Road, Holme, PE7 3PH
(01487) 831214
admiralwells.co.uk