English Heritage sites near Whitworth Parish
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
6 miles from Whitworth 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
14 miles from Whitworth 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
18 miles from Whitworth Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
PEVERIL CASTLE
28 miles from Whitworth Parish
Founded soon after 1066 by William Peverel, one of William the Conqueror's most trusted knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District from its position high above Castleton.
MONK BRETTON PRIORY
32 miles from Whitworth Parish
The substantial ruins of a Cluniac monastery, with an unusually well-marked ground plan, an almost complete west range and a 15th-century gatehouse.
SPOFFORTH CASTLE
36 miles from Whitworth Parish
The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.
Churches in Whitworth Parish
St Bartholomew
Whitworth
Rochdale
01706 343986
We are a small and welcoming worshipping community who are passionate about spreading God's love through working with and in the community.
We are set in the heart of the countryside, just above Whitworth Square and have a long history of worshipping on this site. We have an active bell-ringing group who would love to hear from you if you are interested in learning the art of campanology - please contact Roger Tattersall on 01706 353986
St John the Evangelist Facit
Studd Brow
Whitworth
OL12 8LT
Lancs
We are a welcoming worship community who are passionate about taking God's word out to, and serving, the local community.
We have a Communion service every Sunday at 9.15am.
Weddings and Baptisms by arrangement Please ring 01706 853717 or 01706 852809
Pubs in Whitworth Parish
Birches
Stone built pub-restaurant serving Thai food Tueday-Sunday: 5.00pm-9.30pm Sat & Sun 1pm-9.30pm. Takeaway available Live bands, singers and karaoke most weekends and showing Sky Sports. Bowling green and outside terracing overlook Healey Del...
Cock & Magpie
Tong End, Whitworth, OL12 8BJ
(01706) 559696
robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs/cock-magpie-wh...
Dog & Partridge
Dog & Partridge, Whitworth
Facit Conservative Club
Facit Conservative Club, Facit
Halfway House
Halfway House, Whitworth
Healey Conservative Club
Healey Conservative Club, Whitworth
Lobden Golf Club
Lobden Moor, The Rake, Whitworth, Whitworth, OL12 8XJ
(01706) 343228
lobdengolfclub.co.uk/
Mighty Medicine Brewery Tap
Unit 4 Daniel Street, Whitworth, OL12 8BX
mightymedicine.com/
Red Lion
Whitworth Square, Whitworth, OL12 8PY
(01706) 861441
catinthesquare.co.uk/
Sportsman
464 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8QN
(01706) 854402
thesportsmanwhitworth.co.uk/
Whitworth Football & Cricket Club
Rawston Street, off Tong Lane, Whitworth, OL12 8BA
(01706) 853272
Whitworth Reform Club
Whitworth Reform Club, Whitworth
Whitworth Vale & Healey Band Club
Popular local club, notable for being the home of the local brass band of the same name. The Club is part of a terrace on the main road through the town, with the regular 464 bus service passing by the door. It is quite spacious despite the...