Sherington brings together a medieval moated site, parts of a 13th-century church and a community woodland with nature reserve status. There is also the Village Tapestry, its location on the River Great Ouse and a children’s play area with a clearly stated age range. This mix gives you several specific themes for planning a trip: architectural history, nature or activities for children. The historic elements are especially easy to distinguish through Caves Manor, St Laud’s Church and the Millennium project.

Caves Manor: Moat, Island and Bank

At the southern end of the village, immediately east of the Manor House, lies the medieval moated site known as Caves Manor. Caves Manor is listed as a Scheduled Monument and is a monument of national importance. The site comprises a moat and an island. Two footbridges lead to the island across the northern and western arms of the moat. Along the eastern arm, a level footpath runs along the crest of a massive bank. The different features—bridges to the island and a path on the bank—make the layout of the site easy to understand. Both its monument status and the distinctive form of the site are therefore important to understanding Caves Manor.

Church and Tapestry: Two Periods

Parts of St Laud’s Church date from the 13th century. A 45-minute service is also held there at 10:30 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month. If you would like to include this regular event in your travel plans, check the service schedule in advance. The church thus brings together historic fabric and a specific Sunday time. The Sherington Village Tapestry belongs to a much more recent period: it was one of Sherington’s Millennium projects to celebrate the year 2000 and was completed after four years of work. The tapestry hangs in the Village Hall. The contrast between parts of the church dating from the 13th century and the Millennium project makes the time span of the village’s history clear.

Woodland, River and Seasonal Nature

Stonepits Copse is a community woodland and nature reserve. Sherington lies on the River Great Ouse, so a named woodland and a riverside location offer two distinct connections with nature. Snowdrops were seen on the Snowdrop Walk in Sherington during a visit on 2 March 2017. This adds a dated seasonal observation to the landscape features. The woodland, riverside location and snowdrops each offer a different way to understand Sherington’s natural surroundings.

A Specific Guide for Travelling with Children

There is a children’s play area at Perry Lane Sports and Recreation Ground, well equipped for children aged 3 to 12. The stated age range gives parents a specific guide when considering a visit. Check the current condition of the facilities before visiting. Alongside the historical and landscape features, this provides an activity with a clearly defined age range.

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