English Heritage sites near Upton Parish
RUFFORD ABBEY
8 miles from Upton 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.
HARDWICK OLD HALL
17 miles from Upton 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.
BOLSOVER CASTLE
19 miles from Upton 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.'
BOLSOVER CUNDY HOUSE
19 miles from Upton Parish
This charming cottage-like 17th-century conduit house, with vaulted stone-slab roof, once supplied water to Bolsover Castle.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
19 miles from Upton Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL
20 miles from Upton Parish
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian mansion built in 1724-29, with an immensely columned exterior. Roofless since 1919, when its interiors were dismantled and some exported to America.
Churches in Upton Parish
St Peter & St Paul
Church Lane
Upton
Newark
07720010066
http://westtrentchurches.co.uk
St Peter and St Paul is a 13th century church, greatly altered at various times in the past. The aisle walls and chapel on the north side of the church were rebuilt in the fourteenth century, the nave was widened and a chantry chapel was added. The tower is 15th century, and is considered to be the glory of the church.
Restored in the early 17th century, the church was badly damaged in the Civil Wars, but restored subsequently.
It was further restored in the 1820s and then subject to a major restoration in the 1860s, when the roof was raised, the chancel was rebuilt, and various windows were replaced.
It was further restored in the early 21st century. Today St Peter and St Paul's is part of village life, holding services most weeks. It became part of the West Trent group of churches in 2015 and then Benefice of West Trent in 2017.
The village of Upton has been well documented, by a vicar (F.H. West) who compiled considerable historical material, and through the publication of the constables' accounts for the Civil War period.
Pubs in Upton Parish
Cross Keys
Popular and busy split level village local dating from the 16th century. Up to four regional beers available. The excellent food is prepared by a French chef and is served Wednesday to Sunday lunchtime and Wednesday to Saturday evening, fis...
French Horn
French Horn, Upton