English Heritage sites near Formby Parish

Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS

27 miles from Formby 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

CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE

27 miles from Formby 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

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

32 miles from Formby 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

BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK

34 miles from Formby 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

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

34 miles from Formby 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.

Piel Castle

PIEL CASTLE

35 miles from Formby Parish

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


Churches in Formby Parish

Holy Trinity

Rosemary Lane Formby
(01704) 878913
http://www.holytrinityformby.com

Holy Trinity church In the Diocese of Liverpool, where everyone is invited, included and important.


Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane was established over 100 years ago, to meet the needs of a growing village community. Since then the village has become a small town but nobody would ever consider describing it as anything but a village.


It is not surprising therefore that many refer to our Rosemary Lane buildings as - ‘The Church in the Village'

Actually our premises are far more than just a church building. We have a large Parish Hall which is used widely by the community and a smaller Hall, called ‘The Workshop', which is used by our thriving Uniformed Organisations and many other community groups. On a Saturday morning it is a drop in café, where many enjoy a bacon bap, a drink and a natter. 

We provide a variety of worship at Rosemary Lane, designed to meet the different needs of our members. Our 8.30am service is a conventional Holy Communion service following Common Worship with two hymns and on the 1st Sunday each month, it is followed by a cooked breakfast in the Parish Hall. At 10.00am we hold a contemporary service focused on familes and then at 11.15am a conventional service of Morning Worship.

I am sure that you will find a service that will suit your personal needs and can assure you of a warm welcome, whether as a visitor, or as someone who is looking for a church community, where they might wish to become regularly involved. Either way, we look forward to welcoming you to Holy Trinity.

Mark Stanford
Vicar

St Peter's Church, Formby

Green Lane Formby
01704 871171
https://stpetersformby.co.uk

St Peter's Church or The Ancient Chapelry of Formby, its historic title - lies in the north east quarter of Formby, north of Liverpool, where it has been a centre of Christian worship and service within the community for centuries. A member of the world-wide Anglican communion, St Peter's enjoys a rich covenant with the other Christian denominations in the town. Its liturgies use both Common Worship and the BCP. The services are ordered, thoughtful, innovative and imaginative, and music plays an important part.

St. Luke's, Formby

Pubs in Formby Parish

Bay Horse

13 Church Road, Formby, L37 8BQ
(01704) 873890

This pub is a Toby Inn. Two 17th Century houses have been joined together with a modern extension at the side to form a multi roomed establishment with lots of different areas and cosy corners. As you would expect the emphasis is on food, b...
Beer Station

3 Victoria Buildings, Freshfield, L37 7DB
(01704) 807450

Freshfield's first micro pub with a heavy prominence for things local. Beers are sourced to promote the local brewers with the exception of one "foreign" beer a month from out of the region. The few spirits available also have their provena...
Cross House Inn

Cross Green, Formby, L37 4BH
(01704) 873775

This pub is in an old attractive Victorian house set at a cross roads in the expansive village of Formby. It sits on the site of a local market where in 1799, a local man sold his wife for 15/- and a bowl of punch! The pub is divided into...
Formby Club

41 Three Tuns Lane, Formby, L37 4AQ
(01704) 872447

Well appointed club which is situated above the J D Wetherspoon Lifeboat. No longer affiliated to the Conservative Party, it changed its name several years ago as a result. The club has two full sized snooker tables and welcomes CAMRA membe...
Formby Cricket Club

Cricket Path, Formby, L37 7DP
(01704) 831104
pitchero.com/clubs/formbycricketclub/

Cricket club situated between Formby village and the Freshfield pub which has facilities for other sports such as football and hockey, having excellent all-weather pitches which are in use all year round. The club itself has been refurbish...
Formby Hall Golf Club
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

Old Road, Formby, L37 0AB
(01704) 875449

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Formby
Formby Royal British Legion Club

The Oak Leaf Hall, Whitehouse Lane, Formby, L37 3LT

Formby Royal British Legion Club, Formby
Freshfield

1 Massams Lane, Freshfield, L37 7BD
(01704) 874871

A former National pub of the year finalist and multi CAMRA award winner. A community pub at its heart with three distinct areas. A dining room serving quality food, a bar area dominated by a bar full of hand pumps and "the flags" were well...
Freshfield Bowling Club

16 Timms Lane, Formby, L37 7DN

Freshfield Bowling Club, Formby
Grapes Hotel

Green Lane, Freshfield, L37 7DL
(01704) 878595
thegrapesformby.com

The Grapes Hotel on the corner of Green Lane in the Freshfield district of Formby is a Victorian pub. Built in 1880, the original structure included assembly rooms and a bowling green and the adjacent buildings in Ryeground Lane probably fo...
Lifeboat

41 Three Tuns Lane, Formby, L37 4AQ
(01704) 830839

A Wetherspoon Pub in a former Conservative Club. The name was chosen by Southport Visitor readers who were asked to put in suggestions and they chose The Lifeboat named after the Lighthouse whose former keeper was also in charge of Formby's...
Pinewoods

12 Wicks Green, Formby, L37 1PR
(01704) 332363
greatukpubs.co.uk/thepinewoodsformby

Suburban pub in the upmarket dormitory town of Formby, close to the National Trust Pinewoods and hence where its name comes from. In the aftermath of the national lockdown the pub has extended its outdoor seating facilities and it was well...
Railway Hotel

2 Duke Street, Formby, L37 4AS
(01704) 831072

This pub which is close to Formby Railway Station and also on the main Bus route to Southport is currently in the process of gaining our Locale accreditation. On Mondays they have a Cask Ale club where they offer Cask Ales at £2.49 all day....
Royal Hotel

59-63 Liverpool Road, Formby, L37 6BT
(01704) 870260

A central entrance leads into two separate bar areas. The area on the left doubles up as a function room if required; the area to the right is divided into several smaller areas including one which is raised. The bar sits in the middle of t...
Sparrowhawk

Southport Old Road, Formby, L37 0AB
(01704) 882350
sparrowhawk-formby.co.uk

A first rate place to eat and drink excellent well kept beer. Emphasis is on the food but the beer selection is varied and interesting. Set in an old country house with gardens to suit it offers a relaxing oasis just between the towns of Fo...
Tin Shed

60 Brows Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 4ED
(01704) 808220

New micropub in the affluent dormitory town of Formby. Situated on the main street, it is handy for the local shops and the leisure centre. Also it is less than ten minutes walk from Formby station, with trains normally every fifteen minute...