English Heritage sites near Shevington Parish

Goodshaw Chapel

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

20 miles from Shevington 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

21 miles from Shevington 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.

Sawley Abbey

SAWLEY ABBEY

28 miles from Shevington Parish

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

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

28 miles from Shevington 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

28 miles from Shevington 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

31 miles from Shevington 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.

Churches in Shevington Parish

St Anne

Church Lane Shevington Wigan
(01257) 252136
http://www.shevingtonstanne.co.uk

Child Friendly Church Award from the Diocese http://www.shevingtonstanne.co.uk

Pubs in Shevington Parish

Baby Elephant

162 Gathurst Lane, Gathurst, WN6 8HZ
(01257) 251155

Formerly a canalside pub called the Navigation Inn, the Baby Elephant has been transformed into a popular and busy Indian restaurant and tapas bar with a reputation for excellent indian dishes served in contemporary surroundings and within...
Crooke Hall Inn

Crooke Road, Wigan, WN6 8LR
(01942) 236088

Large, multi-roomed canalside pub in picturesque Crooke village, just outside Wigan. Popular with locals and visitors alike, dogs and children are welcome until 9pm. Home-made food features locally sourced ingredients where possible. There...
Dispensary

38b Gathurst Lane, Shevington, WN6 8HA
None
dispensarywigan.co.uk

A small cafe bistro modelled on a Mediterranean theme with an emphasis of selling breakfasts, high quality sandwiches and small main meals during the day specialising by serving high quality coffees and niche soft drinks.
Foresters Arms

41 Shevington Moor, Standish, WN6 0SQ
(01257) 472733
foresters.pub

A well established real ale pub. It has a modern, but traditional feel to it. Food is from a simple basic pub grub menu and is of a high standard. Often folk music on Fridays and quiz on a Tuesday.
Gathurst Golf Club

Miles Lane, Shevington, WN6 8EW
(01257) 255235
gathurstgc.co.uk

Gathurst Golf Club, Shevington
Plough & Harrow

Broad o'th Lane, Shevington, WN6 8EA
(01257) 456361
ploughandharrowshevington.co.uk/

Open-plan inn with a seating area close to the bar, a larger lounge and a vault. Eye-catching prints of paintings of old Wigan on the walls of the lounge; a welcome change from photographs. A real local village pub. Fully fitted disabled WC...
Shevington Conservative & Unionist Club

25 Miles Lane, Shevington, WN6 8EB
(01257) 252667

Shevington Conservative & Unionist Club, Shevington
Station Inn

Station Approach, Gathurst Lane, Gathurst, WN6 8HZ
(01257) 251938

Formerly a railway waiting room with an unusual bar which hangs over the punters. Sadly, the guest ales are a thing of the past, and the emphasis these days is on big-screen sports. The beer tends to be on the cold side. Closed until 5pm du...
Wheatsheaf

287 Miles Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6 9DQ
(01257) 252299

Comfortable suburban pub located within half a mile walk from the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and Appley Bridge railway station. There are 5 hand pumps on the bar with Tetley's Cask as a regular with up to 4 rotating guest ales. Lounge area and b...