English Heritage sites near Slaidburn Parish
SAWLEY ABBEY
6 miles from Slaidburn Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
11 miles from Slaidburn 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.
WARTON OLD RECTORY
18 miles from Slaidburn Parish
A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
18 miles from Slaidburn 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.
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
30 miles from Slaidburn Parish
In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
PIEL CASTLE
31 miles from Slaidburn Parish
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
Churches in Slaidburn Parish
Slaidburn: St Andrew
Church Street
Slaidburn
Clitheroe
01200 423855
Church Street, Slaidburn Clitheroe BB7 3ER
St Andrew's is a church of special distinction with its unusual pews, three-decker pulpit and carved chancel screen. The amber stone came from the surrounding fells.
It is open daily from 9.30 am. to dusk.
An oasis of peace.
Pubs in Slaidburn Parish
Hark To Bounty
Townend, Slaidburn, BB7 3EP
(01200) 446246
harktobounty.co.uk