English Heritage sites near Withnell Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
10 miles from Withnell Parish
The 14th century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor of the gatehouse was probably a chapel.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
11 miles from Withnell Parish
English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from c. 1742 to 1809.
SAWLEY ABBEY
17 miles from Withnell Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
WARTON OLD RECTORY
32 miles from Withnell Parish
A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.
PIEL CASTLE
36 miles from Withnell Parish
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
38 miles from Withnell Parish
The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).
Churches in Withnell Parish
St Paul
Bury Lane
Withnell
(01257) 231868
https://stpaulswithnell.wixsite.com/withnell
A family friendly Bible-centred Church with a warm welcome.
Pubs in Withnell Parish
Brinscall & Withnell Sports Club
Brinscall & Withnell Athletic Sports Club on the outskirts of Chorley in the village of Brinscall is a sports or social club suitable for hire for a range of activities, weddings and private functions.
No cask ale is currently served.
Cricketers
Cosy, friendly, stone built village pub on main street. Largely open plan, but the walls left are effective in dividing the pub into different drinking areas. Small paved outside area at front and large attractive garden incorporating chil...
Grill & Grain at the Boatyard
April 2017 - pub closed due to major fire. Owners Thwaites are yet to announce if there is any future of a pub on this site.
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Hare & Hounds
Bolton Road, Abbey Village, PR6 8DP
(01254) 832290
hareandhoundsabbeyvillage.co.uk/
Hoghton Arms
Blackburn Road, Withnell, PR6 8BL
(01254) 201083
hoghtonarmspub.co.uk/
Oak Royal Golf & Country Club
***CURRENTLY CLOSED AND PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMITTED FOR CHANGE OF USE TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS***
The Oak Royal Hotel is conveniently located just a few minutes from the motorway within an easy drive of historic Hoghton Tower, Samlesbury Ha...
Oak Tree
A village local comprising a basic bar area with an adjacent pool table. There is a comfortable lounge along the front of the building with a wood burning stove. Behind the bar a smaller room with a flagged floor. To the rear there is a...
Royal Hotel
A former Dutton's pub, that was sold by Whitbread to Avebury Taverns in 1998. It is believed this pub was sold on to Admiral in 2005. Sometime between then and 2009 it was sold on again, this time becoming an Italian Restaurant (Parmesan &...
St Joseph's Social Club
42, School Lane, Brinscall, Brinscall, PR6 8QP
(01254) 830561
View Bar & Bistro
A relaxed and friendly bar and bistro where you can enjoy great home cooked food, a refreshing drink all while you soak up 'the view'. This bar and bistro is located at the Oak Royal golf course in Withnell. One cask ale is served on handpu...
Withnell Fold Sports Club
Withnell Fold, Chorley, Chorley, PR6 8BA
(01254) 831663
clubspark.lta.org.uk/withnellfoldsportsa...