English Heritage sites near Whitchurch Rural Parish
MORETON CORBET CASTLE
10 miles from Whitchurch Rural Parish
The ruins of the medieval castle and Tudor manor house of the Corbets are dominated by the theatrical shell of an ambitious Elizabethan mansion wing in Italianate style.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
12 miles from Whitchurch Rural 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.
HAUGHMOND ABBEY
15 miles from Whitchurch Rural Parish
Extensive remains of Augustinian abbey, including abbots' quarters, refectory & cloister. Chapter house frontage with 12th & 14th century carving & statuary, timber roof c.1500. Displays, picnic area.
OLD OSWESTRY HILLFORT
17 miles from Whitchurch Rural Parish
The huge hillfort at Old Oswestry was probably the stronghold and principal settlement of an Iron Age tribe, with its 40 acres protected by formidable ramparts.
SANDBACH CROSSES
18 miles from Whitchurch Rural 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.
LILLESHALL ABBEY
19 miles from Whitchurch Rural Parish
Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.
Churches in Whitchurch Rural Parish
Ash Christ Church
Tilstock Christ Church
Pubs in Whitchurch Rural Parish
Horseshoes Inn
The Horseshoes is very much the village pub and seems to have prospered since coming under the management of Darwin Inns who lease it from Admiral Taverns. Although it is essentially one room, it doesn’t seem to be that way as it is arrange...
Raven Hotel
The Raven Hotel is a cavernous roadhouse situated near the roundabout where the A49 joins the A41. Coaches are welcome and it serves food & tea and coffee all day. It has copperware hanging from the ceiling and some authentic wooden panelli...
White Lion
Purchased by the local community, and re-opened after a period of closure and renovation in May 2018. The 175 local shareholders of this delightful 17th century pub must be well pleased with the transformation that has taken place, and it i...