English Heritage sites near Melling Parish
CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS
22 miles from Melling 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.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
22 miles from Melling Parish
The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
28 miles from Melling 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.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
30 miles from Melling 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
30 miles from Melling 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.
SANDBACH CROSSES
34 miles from Melling 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.
Churches in Melling Parish
St Thomas
Rock Lane
Melling
LIVERPOOL
01515473565
Melling Church was founded by the monks of Cockersands Abbey, and a record exists that it was there before the year 1190.
The old Chapel was replaced in 1834 by the present building. The Church is dedicated to St Thomas and The Holy Rood.
As part of the Maghull and Melling Team our vision and purpose statements, outlined below, are underpinned by our commitment to work towards the Greatest Commandment and Great Commission:
In God:
One Team ... St Andrew, St James, St Peter, St Thomas
One Vision ... Maghull and Melling, a place of love, peace, faith, hope
One Purpose ... to fulfil the Greatest Commandment and the Great Commission
Pubs in Melling Parish
Bootle Arms
Rock Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1EN
(0151) 526 2886
bootlearmspub.co.uk/
Horse & Jockey
Waddicar Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1DU
(0151) 739 3601
jockeymelling.com
Pear Tree
Prescot Road, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AP
(0151) 549 0139
peartreeinnmelling.co.uk/