English Heritage sites near Rainford Parish
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
22 miles from Rainford 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
22 miles from Rainford 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.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
25 miles from Rainford 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.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
26 miles from Rainford 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.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
26 miles from Rainford 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.
SANDBACH CROSSES
30 miles from Rainford 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.
No churches found in Rainford Parish
Pubs in Rainford Parish
Bottle & Glass
St Helens Road, Rainford, WA11 7QT
(01744) 882712
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Bridge Inn
Small local boozer
Colliers Arms
Situated in the rural hamlet of Kings Moss this pub has a fine reputation for home made food.
Derby Arms
Newly refurbished the Derby is now a comfortable pub with an emphasis on food
Eagle & Child
Village local with normally 3 ales on. The lounge is comfortable with large tv screens and there is a public bar to the rear. One beer garden to the front of the pub and a larger one to the back next to a bowling green. This pub does not do...
Golden Lion
Village local comprising of a restaurant and comfortable lounge. Beers normally come from the Caledonian brewery
Houghwood Golf Club
Crank Road, Kings Moss, Houghwood, WA11 8RL
(01744) 894754
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Junction
News Lane, Rainford, WA11 7JU
(01744) 882868
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Rainford Ex Servicemen's Club
Rainford Ex Servicemen's Club, Rainford
Rainford Labour Club
Comfortable modern social club
Red Cat
Red Cat Lane, Crank, WA11 8RU
(01744) 882422
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Star Inn
Situated towards the edge of the village of Rainford. It has a cosy lounge and a restaurant to the rear. Beers are sourced from local microbreweries, always including a dark brew. The comfortable bar is at the front of the building while me...