English Heritage sites near Daresbury Parish
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
14 miles from Daresbury 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
15 miles from Daresbury 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
15 miles from Daresbury 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.
SANDBACH CROSSES
17 miles from Daresbury 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.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
31 miles from Daresbury 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.
PEVERIL CASTLE
35 miles from Daresbury 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.
Churches in Daresbury Parish
Daresbury Church
Daresbury Lane
Daresbury
Warrington
WA4 4AE
(01925) 740348
http://www.daresburycofe.org.uk
We are a rural Church proud of our history and traditions, and yet very much engaged with contemporary life. We pride ourselves on the quality of our welcome, worship and music. We endeavour to be an inclusive Christian community serving 4 villages and a new housing development in north Cheshire. We offer pastoral support and prayer regardless of where you are on the journey of exploring the Christian faith. We are here to help you mark and celebrate the important events (baptisms, weddings etc) in your life.
We are the birthplace of Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) the author of Alice in Wonderland. The Lewis Carroll Visitor Centre tells the story of his early life and influences The Daniell Chapel contains the Lewis Carroll Memorial Window.
We are open every day from 10.00am. Guide books are available and on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons our volunteer guides are around to help you
Pubs in Daresbury Parish
Ring O Bells
Chester Rd, Daresbury, WA4 4AJ
(01925) 740256
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