English Heritage sites near Whittle-le-Woods Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
13 miles from Whittle-le-Woods 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
15 miles from Whittle-le-Woods 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
20 miles from Whittle-le-Woods 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 Whittle-le-Woods 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
34 miles from Whittle-le-Woods 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
36 miles from Whittle-le-Woods 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 Whittle-le-Woods Parish
St John's
Preston Road
Whittle-le-Woods
Chorley
01257 515141
http://stjohnsandclaytonbrook.uk
St John's is the historic church in Whittle-le-Woods, built in 1830. It has a lively congregation with many young families and we are keen to be at the centre of village life, holding out the good news that Jesus brings.
Please visit our website for full details stjohnsandclaytonbrook.uk
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAYS
9.45 am - A Morning Service lasting just over an hour with separate activities for children (as regulations permit)First Sunday of each month is an all age Family Service. Second and third Sundays are a Service of the Word, a service with a contemporary feel and a mix of contemporary and traditional music, and Bible teaching. Fourth Sunday is similar, but includes The Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion.
JUNIOR CHURCH
All children are very welcome to join our Junior Church. We have creche for 0 - 3 year olds and junior church as follows:
Bubbles (3-5) Splash Group (6-8) Searchlight Group (9-10) Pathfinders (Yr 6 upwards) Pathfinders after-school club meets on Tuesdays at 3.30 pmWEDNESDAYS
10.30 am - a service of Holy Communion.HOW TO FIND US
Preston Road,
Whittle le Woods,
Chorley,
PR6 7PS
Pubs in Whittle-le-Woods Parish
Cross Keys
Closed in 1983 and converted into a private house.
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Duke of York
A large roadside pub at the north end of the village, this pub closed around 2008 and was demolished and a Co-op store built on the site.
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Elliott's Bistro
200 Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7HW
(01257) 265329
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Malthouse Farm
Moss Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 8AB
(01257) 232889
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Roebuck
Stone built village pub with single bar and three distinct drinking areas. The pub plays a significant role in village life with the Whittle football and cricket teams based in and supported by the landlord. The annual charity duck race is...
Royal Oak
Small terraced pub built in 1820 to serve the adjacent branch of the Leeds-Liverpool canal (now filled in). It is now a free house although the etched glass of the front window still shows the name of the long defunct Nuttall & Co brewery o...
Sea View
2 Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7HH
(01257) 270262
theseaviewchorley.co.uk/
Shaw Hill Golf Club
Preston Road,, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7PP
(01257) 269221
shaw-hill.co.uk/
St Chads Parish Centre
This popular local club has announced it is closing due to the effects of the Covid pandemic. The building will remain but it will no longer be operating as a club or events venue for the foreseeable future.
Top Lock
Copthurst Lane, Heapey, nr Chorley, Heapey, PR6 8LP
(01257) 263328