English Heritage sites near Samlesbury Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
8 miles from Samlesbury 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
13 miles from Samlesbury 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
15 miles from Samlesbury Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
WARTON OLD RECTORY
27 miles from Samlesbury 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.
PIEL CASTLE
32 miles from Samlesbury Parish
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
BOW BRIDGE
35 miles from Samlesbury Parish
This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.
Churches in Samlesbury Parish
St Leonard the Less
Pubs in Samlesbury Parish
Halfway House
Closed in 2001 and is now an Italian Restaurant.
Nabs Head
Welcoming and friendly village local in a picturesque setting. The central bar which is decorated with dried hops serves two distinct drinking areas. The L shaped lounge is mainly used by diners, with the walls decorated with pictures from...
Windmill
Large roadside pub, essentially open plan but with several distinct areas. the split level dining area can be sectioned off to use as a function room. The bar area has a pool table and wood burning stove. The pub was reported closed on 1...