English Heritage sites near Wrightington Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
20 miles from Wrightington 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
20 miles from Wrightington 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
27 miles from Wrightington 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
29 miles from Wrightington 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
29 miles from Wrightington 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.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
33 miles from Wrightington Parish
If you’re planning a family day out in Cheshire, then a visit to Beeston Castle in Tarporley fits the bill perfectly. This 'Castle of the Rock' is famous for its spectacular views.
Churches in Wrightington Parish
All Saints
Finch Lane
Off Appley Lane North
Appley Bridge
Wigan
http://www.allsaintschurch.co.uk
We are a Church of England (Anglican) parish situated in the suburbs of Wigan, England, and we extend a warm welcome to all.
Visitors are always very welcome to join us at any of our services.
Whether you consider yourself a Christian or not, have faith or still searching for answers, we ask you to come and join us and share in learning about Jesus.
Visit our official website for more details.
www.allsaintschurch.co.uk
St James the Great
Church Lane
Wrightington w Heskin
Wigan
WN6 9SP
01257 451332
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11498/
CONTACT DETAILS
VICAR
Rev Stef Dnistrianskyj
St. James Vicarage
92 Church Lane
Wrightington
WN6 9SP
Telephone 01257 451332
Email [email protected]
CHURCH WARDENS
Pauline Chapman
Jonathan Ormesher
HALL BOOKING
For Hall Bookings telephone Anne Sharples (01257 424105)
Delightful church in a rural area with magnificent views across the Lancashire countryside with the parish including the small vlllages and hamlets of Andertons Mill, Heskin, Wrightington Bar, Mossy Lea, Hunger Hill, High Moor, Robin Hood.
Active parish groups for Choir Practice, Mothers Union, Home Group.
Close links with Heskin Pemberton's C of E Primary School, Withington Lane, Heskin. Tel 01257 451365
Church Hall hosts clubs and groups including Art Club, Play & Praise (Parent & Toddler Group), Dog Training Club, Choir, Scottish Country Dancing.
We are a growing active traditional child/family-friendly church; our worship style is described as ‘Central'. All ages are welcome; St. James provides opportunities for everyone to participate in the life of the Church.
Pubs in Wrightington Parish
Boathouse
Mill Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6 9DA
(01257) 255505
theboathouseappleybridge.co.uk
Bridge Inn
If you're walking or cycling along the nearby canal, this pub is handy, cool in summer and warm in winter with a real fire. It has a large car park alongside. It has both flagged and wooden floor areas and wood-panelled walls, creating a nu...
Hinds Head Inn
In what used to be the historic Hinds Head Inn at leafy Wrightington, the pub was converted in December 2010 to be the Rivaj. Rivaj means ‘tradition’ or ‘custom’ in Indian Sanskrit and is reflected in the interior decor.
Pesto at the Dicconson Arms
206 Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, WN6 9DY
(01257) 252733
pestorestaurants.co.uk/restaurants/the-d...
White Lion
117 Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RE
(01257) 425977
thewhitelionwrightington.co.uk
Wrightington Hotel & Health Club
Moss Lane, Wrightington, WN6 9PB
(01257) 425803
wrightingtonhotel.co.uk