English Heritage sites near Horwich Parish
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
14 miles from Horwich 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
16 miles from Horwich 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
23 miles from Horwich Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
SANDBACH CROSSES
32 miles from Horwich 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.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
32 miles from Horwich 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
32 miles from Horwich 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.
Churches in Horwich Parish
St Catherine's Church, Horwich
Richmond Street
Horwich
(01204) 697162
We are a family friendly church, with a gentle mixture of the traditional and the contemporary, and are delighted to welcome new people.
St Elizabeth's Church, Horwich
Cedar Avenue
Horwich
(01204) 697162
We seek to be a church for our time serving families, community and each other in the love of Jesus Christ
We are a friendly, family orientated church with a variety of services to suit everyone. We meet every week at 10 am. There are always activities for 3 - 14 year olds, both as part of the service and in their own age appropriate groups.
We will be delighted to welcome you to any of our events.
We are part of the Horwich & Rivington Team of Anglican Churches.
Pubs in Horwich Parish
8 Bit Micro Arcade
Gaming fans can relive their youth in this bar which is a fun arcade and games centre for families by day and a bar at night for adults. The bar will be open for families to bring their children for an hour’s session at a time with a charge...
B33R@33
A bar converted from an old shop unit in the centre of Horwich by four local beer enthusiasts. The bar has the bright airy feel of a contemporary bar, matched with a bar offering of modern craft beers. There are two handpumps serving cask...
Bank Top Brewery Ale House
36 Church Street, Horwich, BL6 6AD
(01204) 693793
banktopbrewery.com/
Beehive
991 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 4BA
(01204) 692104
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/lancashire/be...
Beeley's Bar
This is a smart community local, the interior is comfortable and retains some of the multi-roomed nature of a traditional pub. It is a good place to watch sports TV but this does not dominate and there is still space to enjoy a drink and pu...
Blundell Arms
Chorley Old Road, Horwich, BL6 6PY
(01204) 841194
chefandbrewer.com/pub/blundell-arms-horw...
Bolton Golf Club
Lostock Park, Lostock, BL6 4AJ
(01204) 843067
boltongolfclub.co.uk/
Bowling Green
A corner-site community pub retaining a number of historic fittings and tilework. The vault area, popular with locals, is small and narrow and has a green tiled dado; there is more tiling on the wall between the vault and rear right area, a...
Bridge Hotel
121 Church Street, Horwich, BL6 7BR
(01204) 427273
thebridgehotel.co.uk/
Crown
1 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 7QJ
(01204) 693109
joseph-holt.com/pubs/view/crown
Crux Emporium
He who should not be named or you will be sued themed cocktail bar with 'potions' and other themed drinks. Bottles of Robinsons Wizard, Unicorn and Moorhouses's Pendle Witches Brew and Blond Witch should be available. Takeaways of 'potions'...
Curley's Dining Rooms & Trout Fishery
Wallsuches, Off Chorley Old Road, Horwich, BL6 6PP
(01204) 691783
curleysdiningrooms.co.uk/
Greenwood Arms
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Horwich Conservative Club
Horwich Conservative Club, Horwich
Horwich Golf Club
9 Hole golf club owned by Peel Property Developments since 2012
Horwich Reform Club
Situated in the upstairs rooms above the ground floor shops. Has two snooker tables as well as the usual pub games. No Real Ale available.
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Horwich RMI
Ramsbottom Road, Horwich, Bolton, Horwich, BL6 5NH
(01204) 468085
horwichrmi.com/
Jolly Crofters
Chorley Old Road, Horwich, BL6 6RE
(01204) 696885
thejollycrofterspub.co.uk/
JR's Ale House
Microbar converted from a former clothes shop in an area of Horwich not well served by pubs. The small size of the venue allows for plenty of conversation and two large windows help to provide a light and airy feel. The bar has five free-of...
Little Vic
This new-build pub opened in April 2019. Its name is in deference to the adjacent Victoria Tavern, a much larger premises which closed in 2012 and is now a Premier mini-market. The return of a pub to this part of Horwich, once home to wor...
Loft
179, Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7JD
(01204) 695506
tapandcorkbars.co.uk
Market Tavern & Escape Lounge
Cellar Bar with an entrance in front of the 'chippy' no longer serves real ale, there is also a seperate Music/Sports Bar on the ground floor.
Nibblers Bar & Restaurant
Flashback - What’s Doing readers with long memories will recall that back in January 1979 the Black Dog in Horwich was renamed Nibblers and admittance was restricted to gentlemen over 21 wearing ties or smart casual attire. After two years...
Nick's Restaurant
Nick's Restaurant, Horwich
Old Original Bay Horse
Dating from 1777 this stone built pub is locally known as the long pull. In the lounge pool and darts are played and the Sports TV is popular. There is a traditional cosy vault refurbished in early 2022.
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Queen's Head
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Saddle Inn
55 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AX
(01204) 693797
ambertaverns.co.uk/pub/the-saddle/
Sam's Bar
No Cask beer available
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Tails & Ale
Converted from a pub to a popular bar. The real ales are advertised on a chalkboard and dispensed from handpumps at the rear of the bar. Beers vary but are usually from well respected breweries and quality is usually excellent. The atmosphe...
Victoria & Albert
Lively local with four handpumps, but sadly you are unlikely to find them all in use. It is a comfortable lounge-style pub with a large and recently refurbished beer garden and smoking area at the rear. There is a popular pool table in the...
Victoria Tavern
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