English Heritage sites near Downham Parish

Sawley Abbey

SAWLEY ABBEY

2 miles from Downham Parish

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

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

6 miles from Downham 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

11 miles from Downham 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.

Warton Old Rectory

WARTON OLD RECTORY

25 miles from Downham 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.

St Mary's Church, Studley Royal

ST MARY'S CHURCH, STUDLEY ROYAL

34 miles from Downham Parish

This magnificent High Victorian Anglican church was designed in the1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges, and has been called his 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'.

Middleham Castle

MIDDLEHAM CASTLE

34 miles from Downham Parish

Middleham Castle is a fascinating place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales. Once the childhood home of Richard III, relive the Castle's illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.


Churches in Downham Parish

St Leonard

Downham Clitheroe
+441200423317

St Leonard is the parish church of Downham a beautiful village at the foot of Pendle Hill in Lancashire. We welcome everyone to our traditonal Anglican worship, normally at 11 am each Sunday and on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings at 10 am.


Pubs in Downham Parish

Assheton Arms

Chatburn Road, Downham, BB7 4BJ
(01200) 441227
seafoodpubcompany.com/the-assheton-arms/

Nestled in the historic and well-preserved village of Downham, this village centre pub is popular with locals and tourists. Recently taken over and refurbished by the Seafood Pub Company.