English Heritage sites near Wicken Parish
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
4 miles from Wicken Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.
ISLEHAM PRIORY CHURCH
6 miles from Wicken Parish
Isleham Priory Church is the best example in England of a small Norman Benedictine priory church, surviving in a surprisingly unaltered state despite later conversion into a barn.
MOULTON PACKHORSE BRIDGE
10 miles from Wicken Parish
A pretty four-arched late medieval bridge, spanning the River Kennett on the old route from Cambridge to Bury St Edmunds.
DUXFORD CHAPEL
16 miles from Wicken Parish
A modest but complete and attractive 14th-century chantry chapel, perhaps originally a hospital.
WEETING CASTLE
18 miles from Wicken Parish
The ruins of a substantial early medieval moated manor house, built in local flint.
THETFORD WARREN LODGE
20 miles from Wicken Parish
Thetford Warren Lodge was probably built c.1400 by the Prior of Thetford; this defensible lodge protected gamekeepers and hunting parties against armed poachers.
Churches in Wicken Parish
St Laurence
A small church in a small and beautiful village near the Natonal Trust's Wicken Fen. The church is kept open during the day for visitors to look round or pray. Sunday services are mostly Common Worship (modern language) or lay-led morning worship. The services include hymns but the psalm and responses are spoken.
Coffee is served after the service.
There is a home group which meets on Wednesday evenings for Bible study and discussion.
Currently the parish is without an incumbent and is looked after by a team of ministers co-ordinated by the Rural Dean.
The parish of Wicken: St Laurence is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Office), PSOs. The Diocese of Ely's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. https://www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding/
Pubs in Wicken Parish
Five Miles Inn
Old School Lane, Upware, CB7 5ZR
(01353) 721654
fivemilesinn.com
Maids Head
12 High Street, Wicken, CB7 5XR
(01353) 720727
themaidsheadwicken.com/