English Heritage sites near Ribby-with-Wrea Parish

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

20 miles from Ribby-with-Wrea 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.

Piel Castle

PIEL CASTLE

23 miles from Ribby-with-Wrea Parish

The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.

Sawley Abbey

SAWLEY ABBEY

25 miles from Ribby-with-Wrea 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

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

26 miles from Ribby-with-Wrea 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

WARTON OLD RECTORY

26 miles from Ribby-with-Wrea 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.

Bow Bridge

BOW BRIDGE

27 miles from Ribby-with-Wrea Parish

This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.


Churches in Ribby-with-Wrea Parish

St Nicholas

Ribby Road Wrea Green Kirkham
01772 687644
https://www.stnicholaschurchwreagreen.com/

Sunday services are normally:

9:30 a.m. Holy Communion 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday. 3rd Sunday All Age Worship. 

JAM  - ‘Jesus and Me', each week at 9.30 a.m. for those aged 0 to 16 years 'Muddy Church on the Village Green'


Mid week service:

Thursday 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion.

 

Services for young people and their families.

Pre-School. Nicholas Bear Club - Tuesdays 2.30pm - 3.30pm 



Pubs in Ribby-with-Wrea Parish

Grapes

Station Road, Wrea Green, PR4 2PH
(01772) 682927
chefandbrewer.com/pub/grapes-hotel-kirkh...

Comfortable and attractive 19th Century pub in the centre of the village, overlooking the village green with its duck pond.
Villa Country House Hotel

Moss Side Lane, Wrea Green, PR4 2PE
(01772) 804040
thevillawreagreen.co.uk/

Smart, upmarket hotel on edge of the village which is frequently used for functions such as weddings. The Villa started life as an impressive 19th century gentleman's residence and is set amidst parkland, The main hotel bar for both residen...
Wrea Green Institute

Station Road, Wrea Green, PR4 2PH
(01772) 682118
wreagreentute.co.uk

Small private members club that sells a range of cask ales. Non members can be admitted when signed in by a member.