English Heritage sites near Charnock Richard Parish

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

17 miles from Charnock Richard 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

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

17 miles from Charnock Richard 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

SAWLEY ABBEY

24 miles from Charnock Richard 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

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

32 miles from Charnock Richard 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

CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS

32 miles from Charnock Richard 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.

Warton Old Rectory

WARTON OLD RECTORY

35 miles from Charnock Richard 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.

Churches in Charnock Richard Parish

Christ Church

Church Lane Charnock Richard
01257 452777

A beautiful country church containing historic tile work and a superb marble memorial to Frances Darlington, wife of the original benefactor. Our church is a busy hub of the village, and every year in September we host the Scarecrow Festival.

Pubs in Charnock Richard Parish

Bowling Green

Preston Road, Charnock Richard, PR7 5LA
(01257) 794300
joseph-holt.com/pubs/view/bowling-green

Large historic roadside pub situated on the A49. This is a food driven outlet with an extensive and good value menu including a wide range of vegetarian options. There is a designated family dining area with an activity space and part of th...
Charnock Richard Football Club

Mossie Park, Charter Lane, Charnock Richard, PR7 5LZ
(01257) 794288
charnockrichardfc.co.uk/

Non league football club with real ale understood to be available in the clubhouse.
Dog & Partridge

30 Chorley Lane, Charnock Richard, PR7 5ES
(01257) 792497
thedogandpartridgecharnockrichard.co.uk/

A comfortable food orientated pub in the centre of the village. The main bar area is to the centre, with a restaurant to the right and a large lounge to the left; all served by a central bar. Drinkers are welcome with the three changing be...
Hinds Head

Preston Road, Charnock Richard, PR7 5HL
(01257) 792430
thehindshead.com/

This single bar pub is has been become a go-to destination for those seeking fine pub food. It has been split into distinctive areas and while there is an emphasis on food, with a varied and wide ranging menu, casual drinkers are also welco...
Laurels

Preston Road,, Charnock Richard, PR7 5LE
(01257) 676163
thelaurelsatcharnock.co.uk/

The Laurels is a 9 hole golf course open seven days a week with its own restaurant and bar overlooking the course with a focus on fine food. Functions are catered for. Real ale is not currently served.
Yarrow Valley Golf Course

Iddon House Farm, Church Lane, Chorley, PR7 3RB

The golf club is still open for business but there is no bar or licence to sell alcohol.