English Heritage sites near Penketh Parish

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

17 miles from Penketh 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

17 miles from Penketh 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

BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK

17 miles from Penketh 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.

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

19 miles from Penketh 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.

Goodshaw Chapel

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

29 miles from Penketh 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

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

32 miles from Penketh 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.

Churches in Penketh Parish

St Paul

Warrington Road Penketh Liverpool
(01925) 569733
http://www.stpaulspenketh.org.uk/

St Paul's is a lively Anglican Church in the suburbs of West Warrington. We own and manage a large community centre called The Oaks, which currently also serves as our place of worship while our new multi-purpose Community Church Base is being finished. We are still raising money to fit out this new building. It is be our place of worship and also comprise several smaller rooms to complement what we offer at The Oaks. Further information on our areas of ministry can be found on the website.

Our aim at St Paul's is to provide all sorts of settings in which local people of all ages can access and grow in the Christian faith.

Please visit our website http://www.stpaulspenketh.org.uk for up to date details of our activities.

Pubs in Penketh Parish

Crown & Cushion

1 Farnworth Road, Penketh, WA5 2RZ
(01925) 729900
crownandcushionpenketh.co.uk/

A large pub in a side road off the main Warrington Widnes Road. 2 large TV screens showing sport, with emphasis on premier league football. Regular DJ slot on Saturday nights. Occasional poker nights. No Real Ale.
Ferry Tavern

Station Road, Penketh, WA5 2UJ
(01925) 791117
theferrytavern.com

Lying between the River Mersey and the St Helens Canal, the Ferry Tavern was first licensed in 1762. A single bar serves eight rotating guest ales from all over the country. The bar also stocks over 100 whiskies from around the world. Homem...
Penketh Tavern

99 Greystone Road, Penketh, WA5 2DS

Former British Legion purchased by Warrington Housing Association in 2013 and converted into a pub. At risk of closure and conversion to housing. Parts of the building dates from the 1880's and many of the original fixtures and fittings are...
Sportsmans Arms

181 Warrington Road, Penketh, WA5 2EN
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A lively community pub on the main road through Penketh offering regular live music. Registered as an Asset of Community Value Summer 2016 after fears of demolition for housing, the owners, New River Retail, subsequently committed to the fu...
St Joseph's Parish Centre

Meeting Lane, Penketh, WA5 2BB
(01925) 721801
stjosephs-warrington.org.uk/club.html

Catholic social club with separate buffet room and members lounge adjoining a sports and snooker lounge together with a bookable function room. A single cask ale is available from Thursday each week.