English Heritage sites near Longton Parish

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

18 miles from Longton 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.

Goodshaw Chapel

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

22 miles from Longton 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.

Sawley Abbey

SAWLEY ABBEY

24 miles from Longton Parish

The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.

Piel Castle

PIEL CASTLE

28 miles from Longton Parish

The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.

Warton Old Rectory

WARTON OLD RECTORY

30 miles from Longton Parish

A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.

Bow Bridge

BOW BRIDGE

32 miles from Longton Parish

This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.

Churches in Longton Parish

All Saints'

Station Road New Longton PRESTON
01772 613347
http://allsaints.chessck.co.uk/Home

We are a small Anglican parish situated 4 miles South West of the City of Preston in Lancashire, North West England.The parish boundaries cover New Longton village and the hamlet of Whitestake. Estimated population 3500 [Sept 2007]. We also draw our congregation from nearby Hutton, Longton and Penwortham. There are approximately 135 people aged 16 and over on our parish electoral register.

St Andrew's

Liverpool Road Longton Preston
07591 455610
https://www.longtonstandrew.org/

St Andrew's is a traditional Parish Church situated in the heart of the village of Longton in Lancashire.

We have a friendly Church community, welcoming both regular worshippers and visitors. The pattern of services aims to blend the traditional and more contemporary and events are arranged in both the Church and Church Hall to encompass the wider village community.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Vicar, Rev Sam Crossley, to St Andrew's

We welcome Sam and his family to the Church and the Longton.

If you live near or just passing, please come and pay us a visit. You will be made most welcome.

Pubs in Longton Parish

Black Bull

119 Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5AA
(01772) 614006
theblackbulllongton.co.uk

This is a popular community pub situated on the main road through the village that reopened after a refurbishment on 25th January 2020. An open plan pub with several separate drinking areas, with a quiet area near the entrance and a TV and...
Dolphin

Marsh Lane, Longton, PR4 5JY
(01772) 612032
greencrabpubs.co.uk/details3

Isolated country pub at end of lane on Longton Marsh, close to the Ribble Way. The cask ales can be found in the wood-floored public bar to the right of the main entrance. There is a restaurant in the rear conservatory and extensive exter...
Farmers Arms

Wham Lane, Whitestake, PR4 4JS
(01772) 613210
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A pub surrounded by fields, yet just a short walk from the village of New Longton. A large pub restaurant, there are separate areas for diners and for those just drinking. <a href="https://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/longton_22.ht...
Golden Ball of Longton

150 Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5AU
(01772) 587946
longtongoldenball.com/

Established in 1822, and once the brewery tap for the long defunct Wilkins Brewery, this pub has a prominent position on Liverpool Road at the junction with Marsh Lane. Located at the heart of the village, this dining pub prides itself on p...
Grotto

64, Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5PB
07464 195433

The Grotto is a festive bar in Longton, located in the old Post Office building across the road from the Ram's Head. It is due to open on 2nd December 2022.
Mansion House

Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5NB

Closed in 1998 and subsequently demolished. Booth's supermarket stands on the site.
New Longton Bowling Club

Windsor Avenue, New Longton, Preston, New Longton, PR4 4JL
07582 049473

A members' club with excellent bowling green and well-stocked bar and lounge. Open to new members, either bowling or social. Guests will always be made welcome. With one handpump on the bar an occasional cask ale can be expected.
New Longton Sports & Social Club

Chapel Lane, New Longton, New Longton, PR4 4AA
(01772) 617823
newlongtonssc.co.uk/

Founded in 1921 the Club offers a warm welcome and a range of facilities for members and guests. Guests may be asked to sign in as temporary members. The main bar area consists of a large room which can be split to form a function room at t...
Rams Head

67 Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5HA
(01772) 615012
greencrabpubs.co.uk/details1

A pub / restaurant at the road junction facing St Andrews Church, comprising a large function room and a separate dining area. At the front is a raised decking area used for outdoor drinking in the summer months. Up to four cask ales are se...
Red Lion

38 Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5AU
(01772) 612168

Village pub which still retains the appearance of being an ex Matthew Brown house. From an earlier date there is a Nuttalls Brewery window which proclaims the availability of a Commercial Room. This is a country pub in the village of Longt...
Wilkins & Pye

143 Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5AB
(01772) 617098

A micro pub in the former Tipsy Toad off licence premises. The name is derived from Longton's two long defunct breweries, W & R Wilkins and James Pye & Sons. The pub's logo is the boar's head symbol original used by the Pye brewery. It ser...