English Heritage sites near Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

19 miles from Rixton-with-Glazebrook 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.

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK

22 miles from Rixton-with-Glazebrook 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.

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

23 miles from Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish

The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).

Goodshaw Chapel

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

23 miles from Rixton-with-Glazebrook 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.

Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS

23 miles from Rixton-with-Glazebrook 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.

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

28 miles from Rixton-with-Glazebrook 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.


Churches in Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish

Hollinfare St Helen

Manchester Road Hollinfare Warrington
01617758368

Welcome to our website

Here you will find:

A list of who's who at St. Helen and St. Helen's Church of England School.

All you need to know about our church, our parish and our history.

A map of our location.

And you can take a virtual tour of our lovely church.

There is always a warm welcome extended to anyone who wishes to join us for any of our services listed, and any children of churchgoers who wish to join our Sunday School. Christenings, weddings and funerals may be arranged with the vicar - see contact information

We hope that you will choose our church for your special and spiritual family moments, and return to become a part of the St. Helen congregation.

Our email address is [email protected]

Contacts: Rev Arthur Cooper, Vicar 0161 775 8368; Ray Shaw 0161 775 3374 and Alan Domville 0161 775 9360, Wardens

The vicarage is located at 468 Manchester Road, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6HY. On the corner of Manchester Rd. and Birch Rd the entrance is on Birch Rd. 


 


Pubs in Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish

Black Swan

Manchester Road, Hollins Green, WA3 6LA
(0161) 222 4444
theblackswan.co.uk

Old coaching Inn much enlarged a few years ago adding accommodation and a large dining area. The focus is on food but the range of local cask ales is not forgotten. Very much the centre of the local community offering a wide range of events...
Old Red Lion

516 Manchester Road, Hollins Green, WA3 6JT
(0161) 775 1314

Family-run village pub with several separate areas served from a central bar. Focus on good value food, including meal-deals and daily specials, with a dining area at the rear. Bingo Mondays, Karaoke every other Friday and live entertainmen...