English Heritage sites near Cronton Parish
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
15 miles from Cronton 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
15 miles from Cronton 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.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
19 miles from Cronton 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.
SANDBACH CROSSES
24 miles from Cronton 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.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
31 miles from Cronton 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.
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
33 miles from Cronton 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.
No churches found in Cronton Parish
Pubs in Cronton Parish
Dandelion Tavern
427 Cronton Rd, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5QG
(0151) 909 5255
dandeliontavern.co.uk/
Unicorn
405 Cronton Rd, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5QF
(0151) 495 1304
unicorninncronton.com/