English Heritage sites near Rufford Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
21 miles from Rufford 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.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
23 miles from Rufford 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.
SAWLEY ABBEY
27 miles from Rufford Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
31 miles from Rufford 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
31 miles from Rufford 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.
PIEL CASTLE
33 miles from Rufford Parish
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
Churches in Rufford Parish
St Mary the Virgin
Church Road
Rufford w Holmeswood
01772 814431
https://rsmtht.church/
We have been around for quite a while there was a church on this site at least as early as 1346! The delightful and ‘listed' current building dates from 1869.
Our church hall is just across Church Road and is the venue for various events and activities for both the church and community.
One of our key aims is to make all feel welcome in worshipping God. The regular pattern of worship is supplemented by seasonal and special services through the year. Provision is made for all ages. Please see the links for details. Did we mention that all are welcome?!
We try to make a positive difference to both the local and the wider community. Our work with the local primary school, our support of the Foodbank and our efforts to promote global fair trade are examples of how we try to make the world a little better.
Growing in faith individually and together is important to us. Young or old, an enquiring ‘interested party' or a longstanding committed Christian, we seek to help all to grow in faith.
Who to contact. Our Rector is Canon Mark Soady (‘Father Mark'). Please see the ‘Get in touch' page for his and other contact details. He writes:
For many years, we have served the people of Rufford and Tarleton and the surrounding area - after the model of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The website shows how we currently serve the community and a little about our history. It is not intended as a replacement for actually worshipping with us, which we hope you will want to do after exploring our website. At the heart of our mission and witness is the worship of God. In fulfilling the commandments of Jesus Christ, we seek to be a Eucharist-centred community where people of all ages are able to participate fully in the Body of Christ. Whether you are visiting our site as a fellow Christian, a historian, or for other reasons, the people of St Mary's and Holy Trinity say welcome. Rev'd Canon Mark Soady SSC
Pubs in Rufford Parish
Hesketh Arms
A spacious former Greenall's inn on the A59, the Hesketh is now a free house serving up to six ales mostly from local microbreweries. Set in the charming village of Rufford, it is near to the National Trust property of Rufford Old Hall, the...
Rufford Arms
Rufford Arms, Rufford