English Heritage sites near Barrowford Parish

Sawley Abbey

SAWLEY ABBEY

7 miles from Barrowford Parish

The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

8 miles from Barrowford 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

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

9 miles from Barrowford 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

30 miles from Barrowford 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.

St Mary's Church, Studley Royal

ST MARY'S CHURCH, STUDLEY ROYAL

32 miles from Barrowford Parish

This magnificent High Victorian Anglican church was designed in the1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges, and has been called his 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'.

Spofforth Castle

SPOFFORTH CASTLE

32 miles from Barrowford Parish

The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.



Pubs in Barrowford Parish

Bankers Draft

143 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, BB9 6HQ
07739 870880

This imposing detached former bank is now a small and friendly micropub specialising in real ale and conversation. No loud music or TVs. The five handpumps dispense four continually rotating cask ales from national small brewers, offering a...
Barrowford Conservative Club

13 Gisburn Road, Nelson, BB9 6EP

Barrowford Conservative Club, Nelson
Barrowford Working Mens Club

David Street, Barrowford, BB9 6HL
(01282) 615472

Barrowford Working Mens Club, Barrowford
George & Dragon

217 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, BB9 6JD
(01282) 618710

Located next to the old toll bridge to Colne, this popular local has an open plan lounge and games areas with pool and darts. Small hard standing area for cars, otherwise parking is limited. Patio area with benches to the rear of the pub. D...
Lamb Working Mens Club

2-6 Church Street, Lamb, BB9 6EE
(01282) 613149

Lamb Working Mens Club, Lamb
Old Bridge Inn

146 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, BB9 6AT
(01282) 695208

This is a far flung former Robinsons pub is now a freehouse. It is close to the old pack horse bridge in what is really Higherford hence its name. Set out as two areas the is a lounge seating area and a games area with pool table. There is...
Victoria Hotel

18 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, BB9 8NB

Victoria Hotel, Barrowford
White Bear

Gisburn Road, Barrowford, BB9 6EP
(01282) 440931
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Housed in a Grade II listed building, this as possibly the largest pub in Barrowford, In 1748 John Wesley, the Methodist preacher, had to hide here when he was chased by a local mob. Before it was the White Bear, this building, built in 160...