English Heritage sites near Ashley Parish
SANDBACH CROSSES
15 miles from Ashley 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
21 miles from Ashley 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.
PEVERIL CASTLE
23 miles from Ashley 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.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
25 miles from Ashley 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
26 miles from Ashley 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.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
26 miles from Ashley 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.
Churches in Ashley Parish
St Elizabeth's Ashley
Ashley Road,
Ashley,
Cheshire East
0161 928 4182
http://www.stelizabethsashley.org.uk/
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">St Elizabeth's is in the small village of Ashley in a lovely rural setting. The building is late Victorian and over 140 years old. It has a beautiful stained glass window and carved pews. </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">St Elizabeth's is popular for weddings and baptisms (christenings).</span>
The village consists of a cricket club, The Greyhound Pub, period cottages, more modern housing and surrounding farmland. The road past the church leads to Tatton Park and there is evidence in the area of the influence of the Tatton endowment. Every May the village organises a Rose Queen Fair in the grounds of the church. It is a wonderful gathering of the village and raises gratefully received funds for the church.
There are church services each Sunday morning including Family Communion, Matins, Family Service with Young Church, and Holy Communion.
The congregation is small in number but on special occasions, e.g. Harvest, Christingle, Christmas, Easter, The Rose Queen Service the church is full of children and their families. We are working to encourage these families to participate more in the life of the church.
St Elizabeth's is partnered with St Peter's in Hale, just down the road.
Pubs in Ashley Parish
Ashley Cricket Club
Only Open at Match Times
Greyhound Inn
Cow Lane, Ashley, WA15 0QR
(0161) 871 7765
thegreyhoundashley.co.uk