English Heritage sites near Poynton-with-Worth Parish

Peveril Castle

PEVERIL CASTLE

14 miles from Poynton-with-Worth 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.

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

18 miles from Poynton-with-Worth 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.

Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow

ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW

19 miles from Poynton-with-Worth Parish

The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set in high moorland. A circle of some 50 white limestone slabs within an earthen bank and ditch.

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE

24 miles from Poynton-with-Worth Parish

A small early Bronze Age stone circle of (actually) ten stones. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.

Hob Hurst's House

HOB HURST'S HOUSE

24 miles from Poynton-with-Worth Parish

A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Named after a local goblin.

Goodshaw Chapel

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

27 miles from Poynton-with-Worth 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 Poynton-with-Worth Parish

St Martin's

Shrigley Road North Higher Poynton Stockport
01625 879277
http://www.poyntonparishchurch.org/stmartins

Pubs in Poynton-with-Worth Parish

Acoustic Lounge

94-98 Park Ln, Poynton, SK12 1RE
(01625) 874456
theacousticlounge.co.uk/

Opened on 21st October 2015. Previously had two handpumps on the bar, but they have been removed - no cask ale now served.
Boars Head

2 Shrigley Road North, Poynton, SK12 1TE
(01625) 409853

After a period of closure this attractive pub reopened in May 2019. It is situated on the Middlewood Way, which is the old Marple to Bollington railway line, now used by walkers and cyclists. The new partner running the pub is Simon, who i...
Bulls Head

115 London Road North, Poynton, SK12 1AG
(01625) 873029

Situated on the main road from Poynton to Hazel Grove this traditional country pub is in the old village of Poynton and the only Free House in the village. It has been run by two generations of the same family since 1973. The pub comprises,...
Cask Tavern

42 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RE
(01625) 875157
casktavern.co.uk

Located in the centre of Poynton this pub is one of three Bollington Brewery taps in Cheshire showcasing the range of Bollington beers. Also features a locally produced craft lager - Moravka. This one roomed pub has comfortable seating area...
Davenport Golf Club

Worth Hall, Middlewood Road, Poynton, SK12 1TS
(01625) 876951

A golf club which is available for private functions. Cask ale always available with guest beers from Storm Brewing regularly available.
Farmers Arms

90 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RE
(01625) 875858
farmersarms.pub/

Fully refurbished in Summer 2014, the pub focusses largely on food but there is still a reasonably sized drinking area to the front of the premises. The interior features a farm theme with a large painted cow at the entrance to the restaura...
Flute & Firkin

51 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RD
(01625) 879181

This small bar, over two floors, opened in May 2018 and is the brewery tap for Poynton Brewery. There are 6 hand-pumps featuring four beers from Poynton Brewery (Poynton beers have now been rebranded to Neighbourhood Brew Co.) in addition t...
Kingfisher

London Road South, Poynton, SK12 1NJ
(01625) 870990
jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-kingfi...

Wetherspoons pub on the main road through Poynton.This pub does also feature beers from local micros and has meet the brewer nights. Two Wetherspoons beer festivals every year and the pub has an industrial style fire place next to the open...
Poynton Folk Centre

Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RE
(01625) 875555

Folk club with an occasional licence when there are functions
Poynton Hickory Smokehouse

London Road South, Poynton, SK12 1LQ
(01625) 380529
hickorys.co.uk/venue/poynton/

The Poynton Hickory Smokehouse (formerly the Vernon Arms) opened on July 26 2019. This Southern USA themed restaurant has a dedicated bar area, so although food led, you can still call in for a beer, although cask beer is no longer sold. T...
Poynton Legion

Georges Road West, Poynton, SK12 1JY
(01625) 873120

Spacious members’ club. A quiet lounge drinking area is complemented by a public bar with two snooker tables and a large-screen TV. A function room and bowling green are available for hire. Folk, quiz and jazz nights are hosted. Home of the...
Poynton Sports Club

London Road North, Poynton, SK12 1AG
(01625) 875765
poyntonsports.com/

A members sports club featuring bowls, cricket, football, lacrosse, table tennis and tennis. Clubhouse with bar and catering facilities is open to non-members. Sky Sports TV.
Vinehop

5 Fountain Place, Chester Road, Poynton, SK12 1QX
(01625) 400020

A wine-shop, bottled-beer shop and micro pub, all in one. It’s genuinely “micro”, located in the ex-butcher’s shop and so space and authentic cellars weren’t an option. Entering the shop, you’re straight into the wine display, where, to th...