English Heritage sites near Sandbach Parish

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

0 miles from Sandbach 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.

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK

14 miles from Sandbach 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.

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

22 miles from Sandbach 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

CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS

22 miles from Sandbach 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.

Croxden Abbey

CROXDEN ABBEY

23 miles from Sandbach Parish

The impressive remains of an abbey of Cistercian 'white monks', including towering fragments of its 13th-century church, infirmary and 14th-century abbot's lodging.

Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow

ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW

25 miles from Sandbach Parish

The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set in high moorland. A circle of some 50 white limestone slabs within an earthen bank and ditch.


Churches in Sandbach Parish

Christ Church Wheelock

Crewe Road Wheelock Sandbach
01270 582388
https://www.hcganglican.org

Christ Church, Wheelock, is located in Crewe Road, Wheelock, Cheshire, England. It has been the district church for part of Wheelock from 1843 and is is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is united with those of St Matthews, Haslington and St Michaels & All Angels, Crewe Green

The Ackers/Shakerley family, the owners of Little Moreton Hall, had the Church built on the land of Wheelock Hall, which was owned by the Ackers. In 1836 the nave of the church was built and named The Episcopal Chapel of Ease until in 1843 the Bishop of Chester dedicated the church to Christ and the church therefore became Christ Church.

The church is built in brick with lancet windows and is unusual as the church was built facing west with a gabled bellcote at the west end. In the church yard is a stone war memorial dating from about 1920 with a soldier in battledress. The churchyard is laid out conventionally as the headstones are at the west end of the graves.

In 1902 the Chancel was added by the Ackers family, the architect being Alfred Price, and the choir were moved to their present position. The organ too had it's own chamber built, but when the organ arrived it would not fit so the chamber is now used as the Vicar's Vestry.

Over the years windows have been replaced by stained glass, one in memory of the Ackers family and the other in memory of the Rev R J Millard who was Vicar for many years at the start of the last century. This window depicts the crucified Christ, St. Mary his mother, and St. John the Divine.

The Children's Altar was introduced during the 1960s and was previously the Altar onboard HMS Birmingham. The lectern, a carved eagle, was also in memory of a former Vicar.

St John the Evangelist

Church Lane Sandbach
01270 768826

St John's, Sandbach Heath is an active Anglican church situated in the countryside on the edge of the historic market town of Sandbach. We have a strong sense of community and seek to offer a varied pattern of worship services and activities for a wide range of ages and interests. Some of our services are traditional in style, offering a chance to worship God in a more formal setting, whilst others are more contemporary with a relaxed and informal feel. However we choose to worship, we are committed to serving God and our community and helping others to find out about Jesus. We have a number of activities and special events throughout the year and an age range that stretches from 8 months to 80 years - you won’t feel out of place whoever you are! Why not come along and find out for yourself. We would love to meet you.

St Peter

School Lane Elworth
(01270) 762213
http://www.stpeters-elworth.org.uk

We are a local church that is a family of people of
all ages committed to Jesus Christ as the only son
of God, our Lord and Saviour. As a parish church
for Elworth we recognise a responsibility to make
Christ known to all the people of the parish and
serve the needs of all those who look to it for
help.

Pubs in Sandbach Parish

Bar Six

19 The Market Square, Sandbach, CW11 1AT
07788 231241
barsixsandbach.com/

Opened 8th September 2017. A local father and son team behind this new bar in Sandbach. Set in a listed building, formerly an estate agency. It offers six premium gins, six craft beers and six red, white and rose wines, rotated on a monthly...
Beer Emporium

8 Welles Street, Sandbach, CW11 1GT
(01270) 760113
thebeeremporium.com

Opened in 2009. Large roomed friendly micropub and bottle shop with seating at the front window to watch the world go by. Also small room at the rear. Wide range of bottled and canned beers from UK, Europe,and USA, many bottled-conditioned...
Cheshire Cheese

466-468 Crewe Road, Sandbach, Wheelock, CW11 3RL
(01270) 346600
cheshirecheesewheelock.co.uk/

Friendly local, over 200 years old. The unusual split-level layout is built up to the road by the canal bridge. A Hydes pub. Wheelock Angling Society was founded here in 1948 by five local men. Extensive internal refurbishment in Summer 201...
Commercial

2 Game Street, Wheelock, CW11 3RR

Closed. Listed Georgian building, formerly on CAMRA's National Inventory of Heritage Pubs. Once owned by Birkenhead Brewery, who refitted it in 1939 and most of the period fixtures still exist-seating and draught screens.
Cricketers Arms

54 Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4NN
(01270) 753143

A bright, open plan pub with emphasis on TV sports, all of which are catered for. There is always a good selection of real ales, with Cross Bay Halo supplemented by one other, usually from small breweries such as Cottage, Cheshire Brewhous...
Crown

10 Market Square, Sandbach, CW11 1AT

Origins 17C, but much altered, and re-fronted circa 1910. Roughcast; 2 storeys; projecting bay extending over ground storey with modern inn windows and tiled roof; projecting gabled bay at centre. Exposed timber framed gable at rear with pa...
DV8 at the Black Bear

High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AX
None
dv8bar.co.uk

Reopened as DV8 at the Black Bear. Architectural notes: Dated from 1634. Timber frame and painted brick nogging, the ground storey bricked-in and sham painted as timber frame; 2 storeys; 2 gables with restored barge-boards. Gable over door...
Fox

London Road, Elworth, CW11 3BF
(01270) 761641
thefoxinnsandbach.com

Grade II listed building, changed over the years. Refurbished in April 2014. The Bar is situated to one side of the pub, there several small rooms to explore. Furniture varies from room to room. A decked outside terrace provides a sun trap...
George Inn

39 High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AL
(01270) 758180
jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-george...

Imposing Late Georgian building on High Street dating from circa 1810, with later alterations. Late 19th century frontage alterations. Had been closed for some years until bought by J.D. Wetherspoons in 2013 and re-opened in December. Spaci...
Iron Grey
Limes

3 Sweet Tooth Lane, Sandbach, CW11 1DB

Originally, in 1840, the land was owned by Lord Crewe and occupied by James Hilditch. It was called the Sweet Tooth plot. Large pub on housing estate, with bowling green. Emphasis mainly on dining. The pub was built in 1880 but the interior...
Lion

15-17 High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AH
(01270) 759831

Large open plan pub in town centre. Acquired by Amber Taverns June 2015. Extensivly refurbished
Lower Chequer

Crown Bank/Hawk Street, Sandbach, CW11 1DB
(01270) 750214
joulesbrewery.co.uk/our-taphouses/our-pu...

Grade II listed building dating from 1570, many internal alterations and restorations by various breweries over the years. Once known as the Church Inn, it was a staging post for the long distance coaches that travelled between the midlands...
Market Tavern

8 Market Square, Sandbach, CW11 1AT
(01270) 762099
themarkettavern-sandbach.co.uk

Dated from 1767. Originally a single building. Red brick; 3 storeys; Inserted modern and early 19C shop fronts (the former with glazing bars). Lively town centre pub with emphasis on beer. Regularly hosts live bands on Saturday nights and F...
Midland Inn

5 New Street, Elworth, CW11 3JF
(01270) 484988

Traditional 2 room pub. Reopened on Friday March 1st 2019. Quiz nights Tue. Lovely true local that welcomes all. Sky TV available. Steve Maguire plays 1st Saturday of the month. At last visit there was a pump clip on a handpump for Juipur,...
Military Arms

Congleton Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HJ
(01270) 765442

Large, popular ex Greenall Whitley pub in a prominent position next to the Commons car park. The beer range has been changed in 2021 with changing beers from Wye Valley and Beartown amongst those featured plus a house beer. The pub has a co...
Old Hall

High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AL
(01270) 758170
brunningandprice.co.uk/oldhall/

Was once the residence of the Lords of the Manor of Sandbach. Extension added in 18C when it was known as "The Three Tuns". Further extension in 19C to accommodate coach travellers. Used as a billet for American officers during second Worl...
Ring O'Bells

17 Welles St, Sandbach, CW11 1GT
07790 003693

Cosey street corner pub close to town centre. Weetwood Best Bitter permanently available. Opens 7 - 12.30 on Wed and 9-12.30 on Fridays only at present. became a pub in 1938. Free House, unobtrusive acoustic music on the Wednesday, dog fri...
Rookery Tavern

Elton Road, Ettiley Heath, CW11 3NF
None

Two main rooms, lounge and bar. One bar serves both. Straight forward decor, a nice log fire is in the bar. A friendly local.
Sandbach Golf Club
Sandpiper

62 The Hill, Sandbach, CW11 1HT

(Closed, shuttered up and all signage gone. ACV applied for and granted 21/12/2015. Local interest in taking it over-January 2016. July 2016, notice of disposal posted. Now up to group who got the ACV to put in their bid or let it go for di...
Swan & Chequers

16 Hightown, Sandbach, CW11 1AE
(01270) 762109
robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs-inns-and-hotel...

Large, wood-panelled, town centre pub-partly open-plan. Was once a Kay's Atlas Brewery Ltd of Ardwick, Manchester pub, taken over by Robinson's in 1929. Some of the artifacts may be seen in the brickwork. Formerly a corn exchange it was reb...
Symphony Wine Bar