English Heritage sites near Sandbach Parish
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
Beer Emporium
8 Welles Street, Sandbach, CW11 1GT
(01270) 760113
thebeeremporium.com
Cheshire Cheese
466-468 Crewe Road, Sandbach, Wheelock, CW11 3RL
(01270) 346600
cheshirecheesewheelock.co.uk/
Commercial
Cricketers Arms
Crown
DV8 at the Black Bear
Fox
London Road, Elworth, CW11 3BF
(01270) 761641
thefoxinnsandbach.com
George Inn
39 High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AL
(01270) 758180
jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-george...
Iron Grey
Limes
Lion
Lower Chequer
Crown Bank/Hawk Street, Sandbach, CW11 1DB
(01270) 750214
joulesbrewery.co.uk/our-taphouses/our-pu...
Market Tavern
8 Market Square, Sandbach, CW11 1AT
(01270) 762099
themarkettavern-sandbach.co.uk
Midland Inn
Military Arms
Old Hall
High Street, Sandbach, CW11 1AL
(01270) 758170
brunningandprice.co.uk/oldhall/
Ring O'Bells
Rookery Tavern
Sandbach Golf Club
Sandpiper
Swan & Chequers
16 Hightown, Sandbach, CW11 1AE
(01270) 762109
robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs-inns-and-hotel...
Symphony Wine Bar
48 Congleton Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HG
(01270) 763664
symphonyrestaurants.co.uk
