English Heritage sites near Lydiate Parish
CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS
24 miles from Lydiate 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.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
24 miles from Lydiate Parish
The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
30 miles from Lydiate 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.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
30 miles from Lydiate 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.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
31 miles from Lydiate 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
36 miles from Lydiate Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
Churches in Lydiate Parish
The Parish Church of St Thomas, Lydiate and Downholland
Church Ln, Lydiate, Liverpool L31 4HL
(0151) 526 2292
https://tsncs.church
We are a christian community seeking to grow in faith through fellowship, worship, prayer and learning together, striving to reflect God's love through service and mission. We hope to make everyone feel welcome.
Located in the beautiful Lydiate countryside, we are an active Anglican parish Linked through our combined benefice with with St. Cuthbert's church in Halsall and St Thomas', St Cuthbert's and Haskayne Schools. Our church community is made up of people of all ages with many families and an active Sunday school.
Bishop Paul's rule of life for our diocese guides our efforts to listen to God's call to each and every one of us to be people who pray, read and learn. Sent to tell, serve and give.
St Thomas' church is in the deanery of Ormskirk, the archdeaconry of Warrington, and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice has been combined with that of St Cuthbert, Halsall. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The church was built between 1839 and 1841, originally intended as a chapel of ease to St Cuthbert, Halsall, it became a separate parish in its own right in 1871. Additions were made to the church in 1912, including the chancel, a south chapel and a north vestry.
St. Thomas' Church has strong links with the local excellent Church of England primary schools:
St. Thomas' Lydiate (Head Teacher Mr Ward)
St. Cuthbert's Church of England School Halsall (Head Teacher Mr D Scholes)
Downholland Haskayne (Head Teacher Mrs C Mcilwain)
Pubs in Lydiate Parish
Running Horses
25 Bell Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4EN
(0151) 526 1866
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Scotch Piper
Southport Road, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4HD
(0151) 345 6399
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Weld Blundell
226 Southport Road, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4EF
(0151) 526 2293