English Heritage sites near Great Eccleston Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
18 miles from Great Eccleston 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
19 miles from Great Eccleston Parish
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
WARTON OLD RECTORY
20 miles from Great Eccleston 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.
SAWLEY ABBEY
21 miles from Great Eccleston Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
BOW BRIDGE
23 miles from Great Eccleston Parish
This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.
FURNESS ABBEY
24 miles from Great Eccleston Parish
The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.
Churches in Great Eccleston Parish
Pubs in Great Eccleston Parish
Black Bull Hotel
Smartly refurbished village centre pub serving a range of four beers. A pleasant beer garden is available at the rear of the pub.
Farmers Arms
Re-opened in August 2013 following extensive refurbishment. A smart restaurant with separate bar area. Entrance is off St Marys Road at the rear of the building. Boasts no less than 5 real fires!
White Bull Hotel
The Square, Great Eccleston, PR3 0ZB
(01995) 670795
whitebullgreateccleston.co.uk/