English Heritage sites near Croston Parish

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

20 miles from Croston 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

22 miles from Croston 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

26 miles from Croston Parish

The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.

Piel Castle

PIEL CASTLE

32 miles from Croston Parish

The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.

Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS

32 miles from Croston 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.

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

32 miles from Croston 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 Croston Parish

St Michael & All Angels

Church Street Croston
01772 600548
http://www.the3churches.org.uk

Pubs in Croston Parish

Black Horse

Westhead Road, Croston, PR26 9RQ
(01772) 600338
ambertaverns.co.uk/pub/black-horse/

Substantial traditional village local. Plenty of seating adjacent to the bar, with a large lounge and small snug. At the rear an attractive patio leads to a bowling green and boules pitch. In summer the whole pub is bedecked with colorful...
Croston Sports Club

Westhead Road, Croston, PR26 9RR
(01772) 600261
crostonsportsclub.co.uk/

Croston Sports Club is only a short walk from the centre of the village and has an active sports scene including tennis, football, cricket, boules, rugby and cycling. Although a club, the bar is open to the public and members benefit from r...
Crown

80 Station Road, Croston, PR26 9RN
thwaites.co.uk/pubs-and-pub-finder/pubs/...

Traditional pub on the road from the village centre to the station. The walls of the pub feature an exhibition of photographs of old Croston, dating from the early 1900's to the present day. Good value homemade food is served daily. <a hre...
De Trafford Arms

4 Station Road, Croston, PR26 9RJ

Pub closed in 2008 and demolished in 2013. Photograph © Copyright Alexander P Kapp. <a href="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/croston-de-trafford-arms.html" target="_blank">Historical Information</a>
Grapes

67 Town Road, Croston, PR26 9RA
(01772) 386875

****CURRENTLY CLOSED AND UP FOR SALE*** The Grapes is a Grade II listed building dating from the late C18 and early C19. It is believed to have held the local courtroom upstairs and still retains a room with original cell bars. It is in a...
Lord Nelson

Out Lane, Croston, PR26 9HJ
(01772) 603286

The Lord Nelson is a former Higson's pub facing the village green. It claims to be the oldest pub in Croston with parts dating back to 1640. It is a classic village drinker's pub with 5 cask ales including a range of regular beers and chang...
Mill Hotel

Moor Road, Croston, PR26 9HP

Large hotel specialising in functions that used to contain the Clansman Bar. Closed Autumn 2014. Large site with rumours of change of use for housing. Building demolished Autumn 2015.
Wheatsheaf

Town Road, Croston, PR26 9RA
(01772) 600370
wheatsheaf-croston.com

On the main road and overlooking the village green, this tastefully refurbished pub has a contemporary feel. It has a distinct area for dining as well as a comfortable drinking area with sofas and chairs. It has a large patio area to the fr...