Historic Little Horwood
The Church
Villagers have worshipped in the church for over 800 years as the building dates to the early 13th century. Large layers of medieval wall paintings can still be seen on the north wall of the nave. The bells were fully restored in 2021
Water Mill
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Old School & Recreation Ground
Originally built in 1872 as a school for 62 children, it ceased being the village school in 1965 and is now the village’s Recreation Hall complete with playground, zipwire, tennis court and sports field.
The Shoulder of
Mutton Pub
Dating to around 1468, this historic pub has served as a social cornerstone of Little Horwood for well over 500 years. Its thatched roof, inglenook fireplace and slanted ceilings brim with charm and character.
The Green
The Green is dotted with historic buildings including The Old Sweet Shop and The Old Crown. Its centuries-old road layout remains unchanged, providing a vivid glimpse into the village’s past.
Memorial Hall & Garden of Peace
Memorial Hall – Built in 1928 to honour service personnel in the First World War and to foster village community, the Memorial Hall continues as a vibrant village hub.
Garden of Peace – This was created in 1995 as a tranquil space to commemorate those lost in conflict and contains the village war memorial.
Little Horwood during WWII
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Medieval Moated Manor
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Horwood House
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Millennium Wood & Nature Reserve
The nature reserve was planted as a wood in the 1980’s on the old parish pit. Additional land was acquired in 2000 to create a millennium wood and woodland walk from Winslow Road near the allotments.