English Heritage sites near Ribchester Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
5 miles from Ribchester 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
10 miles from Ribchester Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
13 miles from Ribchester 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.
WARTON OLD RECTORY
24 miles from Ribchester 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.
PIEL CASTLE
30 miles from Ribchester Parish
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
BOW BRIDGE
34 miles from Ribchester Parish
This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.
Churches in Ribchester Parish
St Saviour's at Stydd
Stydd Lane
Stydd
Preston
01254878352
http://www.saintwilfrids.org.uk
Saint Saviour's is a small chapel in the hamlet of Stydd, just outside Ribchester. It is a remnant of a Knights Hospitallers establishment and has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage. For more information visit the parish website at www.saintwilfrids.org.uk.
Saint Saviour's is situated on Stydd Lane, just outside Ribchester, beyond SSPeter and Paul's and the Almshouses. Please note that there is no parking outside the chapel, which is on a single lane track road. We ask that visitors do not park on grass verges, as this can damage the flora and fauna, as well as obstructing nearby farms and houses.
Whilst recognising that those with limited mobility may need to arrive by car, we recommend that the best way to experience this historic building is to park in Ribchester village and enjoy the pleasant and scenic walk up Stydd Lane.
St Wilfrid's Church, Ribchester
Riverside
Ribchester
Preston
Lancashire
01254 878352
https://www.saintwilfrids.org.uk
The Village of Ribchester with the outlying hamlet of Stydd are situated in the picturesque Ribble Valley in the heart of rural Lancashire. Ribchester grew out of the ruins of the Roman fort of Bremetenaccum and the Parish Church of Saint Wilfrid's stands where the principal buildings of the fort would have been.
St. Wilfrid's, Ribchester with St. Saviour's, Stydd is proud to be part of a United Benefice with the nearby parishes of St. John's, Hurst Green and All Hallows', Mitton.
We have a comprehensive web site which will tell you about both Saint Wilfrid's Church and Saint Saviour's at Stydd. Please visit www.saintwilfrids.org.uk
Pubs in Ribchester Parish
Black Bull
Church Street, Ribchester, PR3 3YE
(01254) 820453
ribchesterblackbull.co.uk/
Cross Keys
This pub closed in 2001 and was converted into an Italian Restaurant.
The photo shows the closed pub with building work being undertaken and is by Paul (Lancastrian) - used with thanks.
Ribchester Club
Ribchester Club, Forton
White Bull
Church Street, Ribchester, PR3 3XP
(01254) 878048
whitebullribchester.com