English Heritage sites near Ripponden Parish

Goodshaw Chapel

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

14 miles from Ripponden 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.

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

21 miles from Ripponden 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.

Sawley Abbey

SAWLEY ABBEY

23 miles from Ripponden Parish

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

Monk Bretton Priory

MONK BRETTON PRIORY

23 miles from Ripponden Parish

The substantial ruins of a Cluniac monastery, with an unusually well-marked ground plan, an almost complete west range and a 15th-century gatehouse.

Peveril Castle

PEVERIL CASTLE

24 miles from Ripponden 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.

Spofforth Castle

SPOFFORTH CASTLE

29 miles from Ripponden Parish

The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.


Churches in Ripponden Parish

Christ Church
St Bartholomew

Old Bank Ripponden Sowerby Bridge
01422 823047
http://www.stbartschurchripponden.co.uk

Welcome to St. Bartholomew’s Church Ripponden

 

St Bartholomew’s is a Church of England church in the village of Ripponden, West Yorkshire, on the edge of the Pennines, and boasts both beautiful scenery and a vibrant community.

The church’s worship is traditional, middle of the road Anglican, with regular services on Sundays at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 10.30am using both Common Worship for the main Sunday morning service and the midweek said Communion.  The Book of Common Prayer  is used for Holy Communion on the 4th  Sunday each month at 8am plus Sung Evensong on the 1st Sunday of each month at 6.30pm.

It is a large, beautiful Church, comfortably able to seat 300 people.

The church has a wide range of groups for every age.  We have a varied social calendar including, amongst other things, musical concerts and the annual Christmas Craft Fair.  You can see full details of groups and events on our web site www.stbartchurch.co.uk

The church is also a popular venue for Christenings and Weddings *

 

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Pubs in Ripponden Parish

Alma

Alma Lane, Mill Bank, Cottonstones, HX6 4NS
(01422) 823334
alma-inn.co.uk

This rural pub, in a popular walking area with splendid views, probably dates from the Crimean War (1854-1856), as suggested by its name. Despite a new extension containing a fifty-seat restaurant, function room and guest rooms, the origina...
Barkisland Cricket Club

Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, HX4 0AN
(01422) 824032
barkisland.play-cricket.com/

The club's social bar is open to everyone at all sessions with free entry and serves four hand-pulled real ales. Speciality pies from Southowram Bakery are served. Events include an annual Beer and Pie festival, Race nights and Tribute Ban...
Beehive Inn

Cross Wells Road, Soyland, HX6 4NX
(01422) 824670
beehive-inn.co.uk/

Although only 1000 metres from the centre of Ripponden, getting to this pub on foot requires a 100 metre climb up Royd Lane. But the struggle is entirely worthwhile, both for the fine views and the pub itself. Standing at the junction of Ho...
Booth Wood Inn

Oldham Road, Rishworth, HX6 4QU
(01422) 825600
boothwoodinn.co.uk

A Traditional country pub and restaurant close to the scenic Yorkshire Moors on the A 672. The pub has three rooms- a main bar ,a restaurant and a snug, The bar area has stone floors with elevated barrel seating. Food is freshly prepared e...
Butchers Arms

Rochdale Road, Ripponden, HX6 4JU
(01422) 823100
the-butchers-arms-apartment.yorkshire-ho...

This pub is located under 1000 metres west of the centre of the village, on the A58 road, overlooking the Ryburn valley. Three fifths of the original pub area converted to rental accommodation, pool tables now gone and as kitchen was conver...
Fleece

Elland Road, Ripponden Bank, Barkisland, HX4 0DS
(01422) 820687
fleece-inn.com

Probably built as a laithe farmhouse in around 1737, as the date over the door indicates, this structure replaced an earlier hostelry on an old packhorse route. The present building served as a coaching inn prior to the opening of new trans...
Fox
Griffin

Stainland Road, Barkisland, HX4 0AQ
(01422) 823763
thegriffinbarkisland.com/

The original part of this pub, with its two bays of mullioned windows and central chimney, was built in 1642 and is a Grade II listed building, although more recent cottages have been built on both sides. Uphill from the old building, you e...
Indii Brew Co

240 Halifax Road, Ripponden, HX6 4BG
(01422) 825330
indiibrewco.com

Small cosy room, situated by the traffic lights. Bottles, cans and four Keg/KeyKeg beers are available. There is an additional room at the back. There are steps into the building from the street. One hadpulled beer was available originall...
Last Post

1 Oldham Road, Ripponden, HX6 4DN
(01422) 706879
lastpostripponden.co.uk

Formerly known as the Junction Inn, this roadside pub is situated adjacent to the Oldham Road & Rochdale Road junction. On entering the pub, the 3 sided central bar is in front of you. The bar has three taps which serve 2 permanent beers, w...
Lion

Halifax Road, Ripponden, HX6 4BQ
(01422) 822821
therippondenlion.co.uk/

A former Coaching Inn called The Golden Lion, This Pub & Grill is now offering Real Ales and varied menus, and is well known for its friendly service. Upon entering the building, the bar, which serves two Real Ales and a wide selection of g...
Malt House

270 Oldham Road, Rishworth, HX6 4QB
(01422) 822382
malthouserishworth.co.uk

This Grade II listed building, close to junction 22 on the M62, is near the famous Rishworth School and offers superb views across the Calderdale countryside. Built in the mid-18th century and originally called the King's Arms, it was later...
Old Bridge Inn

Priest Lane, Ripponden, HX6 4DF
(01422) 822595
theoldbridgeinn.co.uk

Reputedly the oldest pub in Yorkshire, next to the River Ryburn and the 16th century packhorse bridge on the Calderdale Way. This amazing timber-framed Grade II-listed building, with its internal cruck structure, was a house in 1307, later...
Ripponden Club

212 Halifax Road, Ripponden, HX6 4BG
(01422) 822297

The Victoria hall function room available for hire upstairs. Bar and lounge/function room and separate Snooker room with two tables and a pool table. Two varying real ales served including Elland and Joseph Holts. Non-members welcome.
Silk Mill

Oldham Road, Ripponden, HX6 4DP
(01422) 824110
thesilkmillpub.com

A comfortable roadside pub approximately 500 metres west of the village centre, along the A672. Originally known as Glenhaven Cottage in the 1860s and recently The Besom, the name for a traditional broom made of twigs, many of which were pr...
Turnpike by Maya

Derby Bar, Rishworth, HX6 4RH
(01422) 825211
turnpikebymaya.co.uk/

Once a temperance hotel, this pub stands alongside the A672, conveniently near to junction 22 on the M62, with views overlooking Booth Wood reservoir. Known the years as the Derby Inn, the Derby Bar and Exit 22, it appears on Ordnance Surve...