English Heritage sites near Blackrod Parish
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
16 miles from Blackrod 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.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
17 miles from Blackrod 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.
SAWLEY ABBEY
24 miles from Blackrod Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
31 miles from Blackrod Parish
The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).
CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS
31 miles from Blackrod Parish
The original gateway to Chester Castle, this 12th-century tower houses a chapel with exceptionally fine wall-paintings of c. 1220, rediscovered in the 1980s.
SANDBACH CROSSES
33 miles from Blackrod Parish
The two massive Saxon stone crosses, elaborately carved with animals and Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion, dominate the cobbled market square of Sandbach.
Churches in Blackrod Parish
St Katharine's
Church Street
Blackrod
Manchester
01204468150
http://www.stkatharine.net
St Katharine's is a family friendly church, and all are welcome. In "normal" times we have a lively Sunday School which meets during the Sunday morning service, and were the first church in the Diocese to gain the "Child Friendly" award.
We have a hearing system, and facilities for those with disabilities, including a stair lift to the upper room.
The church is a Grade 2 listed, stone building, mostly rebuilt in early 1900's, with a bell tower dating from the 16th Century. The church was re-ordered in 2000 to create meeting rooms up and downstairs, an office, kitchen and toilets. Our peal of six bells was recently restored and we have a growing team of bellringers. See more on the website at www.stkatharine.net
Pubs in Blackrod Parish
Black Horse
Black Horse, Blackrod
Blackrod Conservative Club
Blackrod Conservative Club, Blackrod
Cherry Tree
Chorley Road, Blackrod, BL6 5LA
(01257) 481234
cherrytreeblackrod.com
Goose & Gander
38 Little Scotland, Blackrod, BL6 5LW
(01942) 386700
thegooseandgander.co.uk/
Green Barn
Green Barn, Blackrod
Heroes Bar & Grill
Formerly Blackrod British Legion Club now relicensed as a pub since 2013. A one room pub served by the original bar from the club. The snooker table in the club days has been replaced with a smaller pool table freeing up room for cosy leat...
Hilltops Sports & Social Club
Large social club just off the town centre, with bowling green, snooker table, pool, darts and function room. Two JW Lees cask beers normally available
Poacher
1-3 Scot Lane, Blackrod, BL6 5SG
(01942) 831609
the-poacher.co.uk/
Red Lion
Village pub at the heart of the community. Refurbished and redecorated during lockdown.
Victoria Inn
Victoria Inn, Blackrod
Victoria Inn
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Wigan Golf Club
Arley Hall, Arley Lane, Haigh, WN1 2UH
(01257) 421360
wigangolfclub.co.uk