English Heritage sites near Upton-by-Chester Parish
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
2 miles from Upton-by-Chester 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
2 miles from Upton-by-Chester 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.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
10 miles from Upton-by-Chester 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.
SANDBACH CROSSES
22 miles from Upton-by-Chester 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.
OLD OSWESTRY HILLFORT
25 miles from Upton-by-Chester Parish
The huge hillfort at Old Oswestry was probably the stronghold and principal settlement of an Iron Age tribe, with its 40 acres protected by formidable ramparts.
MORETON CORBET CASTLE
30 miles from Upton-by-Chester Parish
The ruins of the medieval castle and Tudor manor house of the Corbets are dominated by the theatrical shell of an ambitious Elizabethan mansion wing in Italianate style.
Churches in Upton-by-Chester Parish
Holy Ascension
Church Lane
Upton
Chester
(01244) 383518
http://holyascension.org.uk
Holy Ascension was dedicated in 1854 to serve the small rural community of Upton by Chester. It now serves a population of around 9,000 and has about 150 members on the electoral roll.
There are two services of different types each Sunday and a Holy Communion service every Wednesday morning.
Our purpose is to be the people of God in Upton, committed to Christ, to one another, and to service in the community. Together we worship God with joy and love and with an openness to renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Please go to www.holyascension.org.uk to find current information about our church.
Pubs in Upton-by-Chester Parish
Brewers Arms
Cheshire County Sports
Plas Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR
(01244) 318167
cheshirecountysports.co.uk
Gamekeeper
Mill at Upton
76 Liverpool Road, Bache, Chester, Bache, CH2 1AU
(01244) 390859
joseph-holt.com/pubs/view/mill-at-upton
Oak Tree
1 Upton Grange, Upton Dene, Chester, CH2 1BL
(01244) 374195
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/the-...
Oakfield
Chester Zoo, Moston Rd, Upton-by-Chester, CH2 1EU
theoakfield.org
Upton by Chester Golf Club
Upton by Chester Royal British Legion Club
20 Heath Road, Upton by Chester, Chester, CH2 1HX
(01244) 371124
Wheatsheaf
46 Heath Road, Upton, Chester, Upton, CH2 1HX
(01244) 371159
