Number of results: 15
Abbey / Priory
Whalley
14th Century Cistercian Abbey ruins set in beautiful gardens and woodland beside the River Calder in The Ribble Valley.
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204 reviewsCathedral / Minster
Blackburn
Feel the past around you on a visit to Blackburn Cathedral in the centre of this Pennine Lancashire town. World class organ, aluminium spire, 10 bells, cafe and shop.
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204 reviewsHistoric Site
Clitheroe
The college also holds the oldest museum in the English-speaking world, which is an incredible resource for the children of Stonyhurst to learn and enjoy.
Church/Chapel
Warton
North of Carnforth, this village has strong links to the Washington family, ancestors of the USA's first President George Washington. The local church bears the Washington coat of arms, and flies the Stars & Stripes flag every 4th July.
Church/Chapel
Clitheroe
A 13th century church, with 15th century misericords and screens, several box pews, 17th century brasses, 18th century organ and a chained book. A special feature is the woodwork and a unique east window that looks out onto the churchyard.
Church/Chapel
Poulton Le Fylde
St Chad’s Church is a much loved parish church at the heart of the busy market town of Poulton-le-Fylde.
Church/Chapel
Burnley
Dating from 1122, this beautiful Parish Church is known for the sound of its bells, considered to be amongst the best in the country; it houses a small heritage centre which gives a fascinating insight into the history of Burnley.
Church/Chapel
Clitheroe
St. Mary Magdalene’s today is a welcoming parish church with a strong musical tradition and an increasing number of young families in the congregation.
History & Heritage
St Annes
The heritage mural embroidered by the St Annes Broderers, is 18ft long and 6ft 5in high and contains 2,166,528 stitches. It comprises of seven individual panels, each depicting various aspects of the life and times of St Annes.
Cemetery/Mausoleum
PRESTON
This site contains burials from both World Wars, some from nearby Fulwood Barracks.
Abbey / Priory
Lancaster
The 15th Century Priory and Parish Church of Lancaster standing by the Castle on the hill, is built on the site of a priory, which was founded in 1094. The FIG Tree @ The Priory cafe sells a range of snacks and use Fair Trade ingredients where…
Cathedral / Minster
Lancaster
Lancaster Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Lancaster, home to Catholics living between Preston and Carlisle. Lancaster Cathedral is a place of prayer and home to many concerts and cultural events.
Abbey / Priory
Clitheroe
Remains of a Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1148, on the banks of the River Ribble.
Church/Chapel
Newchurch-in-Pendle
There was a Chapel-of-ease on this site in 1250 and a later chapel in 1544. The tower itself restored in 1653 and 1712, is the only remaining part of that building which was replaced by the present structure in approximately 1740. On the western face