English Heritage sites near Blaisdon Parish
GOODRICH CASTLE
7 miles from Blaisdon Parish
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
OVER BRIDGE
8 miles from Blaisdon Parish
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
BLACKFRIARS
9 miles from Blaisdon Parish
One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.
GREYFRIARS
9 miles from Blaisdon Parish
Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.
ST MARY'S CHURCH, KEMPLEY
9 miles from Blaisdon Parish
Delightful Norman church, displaying one of the most outstandingly complete and well preserved sets of medieval wall paintings in England, dating from the 12th and 14th centuries.
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
11 miles from Blaisdon Parish
The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
Churches in Blaisdon Parish
St Mary the Virgin
A beautiful Victorian church on the site of earlier churches and adjacent to the ancient abbey. The setting in a wooded agricultural valley is most attractive. Parking is along the road by the church, and there are no toilet facilities.
St Michael & All Angels
St. Michael's in Blaisdon is a picturesque Victorian church overlooking the village from the north. There is a small car park. Services are held every Sunday at either 9.30am or 6pm.
Pubs in Blaisdon Parish
Red Hart
This traditional 16th century inn oozes character with its flagstone floors, log fire & low oak beams. Outside there is a large family friendly beer garden, or quieter patio area. A friendly clientele ensures a good pub atmosphere, attracti...