English Heritage sites near Smallwood Parish

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

3 miles from Smallwood 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

17 miles from Smallwood 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.

Croxden Abbey

CROXDEN ABBEY

21 miles from Smallwood 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

22 miles from Smallwood 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.

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

25 miles from Smallwood Parish

The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).

Peveril Castle

PEVERIL CASTLE

25 miles from Smallwood Parish

Founded soon after 1066 by William Peverel, one of William the Conqueror's most trusted knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District from its position high above Castleton.


Churches in Smallwood Parish

St John the Baptist, Smallwood Church

Pubs in Smallwood Parish

Blue Bell

Spen Green, Smallwood, CW11 2XA
(01477) 500262
bluebellsmallwood.co.uk/

The Blue Bell was built in 1727 as a farm and alehouse and thus blends well with the agricultural area in which it stands. It has four rooms with low beamed ceilings, one being separate from the bar to serve as a family room (with televisi...
Bulls Head

Newcastle Rd, Smallwood, CW11 2TY
(01477) 500247

A typical comfortable country pub, one end given over to eating, and a family conservatory at the other. In between is ‘pub' area. Roadside country pub with conservatory. The very attractive garden includes a play area.