English Heritage sites near Upton-by-Chester Parish

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

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

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

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

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

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

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

164 Liverpool Road, Upton, CH2 1BD

Large pub close to the Countess of Chester Hospital. Formerly the Frog, then the Brewers, then the Countess and now back to the Brewera. Let's hope for a bit of stability here after a turbulent few years of closure. More details to follow.
Cheshire County Sports

Plas Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR
(01244) 318167
cheshirecountysports.co.uk

A community sports, social and fitness club. Bar facilities used to be more extensive but have been scaled down greatly to extend their gym facilities with a cafe/bar moved upstairs serving bottled beer and draught lager.
Gamekeeper

Newhall Road, Chester, CH2 1TB

NOTE: This description was written in 1998 and may be out of date. Estate pub due to be refurbished soon. Bar billiards and pool are played.
Mill at Upton

76 Liverpool Road, Bache, Chester, Bache, CH2 1AU
(01244) 390859
joseph-holt.com/pubs/view/mill-at-upton

Large roadside pub, tied to Joseph Holt Brewery, close to Bache railway station and the Countess of Chester Hospital. The interior is long and narrow with an open-plan feel, yet has distinct separate seating areas. Food is available all da...
Oak Tree

1 Upton Grange, Upton Dene, Chester, CH2 1BL
(01244) 374195
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/the-...

New build pub close to the Countess of Chester Hospital. Started off as a Hungry Horse in August 2014 called the Race Horse but in October 2017 became Goodwins bar/kitchen. Real ale has been and gone and is now back again.
Oakfield

Chester Zoo, Moston Rd, Upton-by-Chester, CH2 1EU
theoakfield.org

Part of the Grade II Oakfield Manor, once home to the zoo's founder George Mottershead and his family, The pub is open during zoo hours .
Upton by Chester Golf Club

Upton Lane, Upton, CH2 1EE
(01244) 381183
uptongolf.co.uk/

Club house with separate bar (with sports tv and games), a conventional lounge with dining area plus outside seating looking over the course. An upstairs bar is for full members but general public are welcomed elsewhere. Note that general...
Upton by Chester Royal British Legion Club

20 Heath Road, Upton by Chester, Chester, CH2 1HX
(01244) 371124

Upton by Chester Royal British Legion Club, Chester
Wheatsheaf

46 Heath Road, Upton, Chester, Upton, CH2 1HX
(01244) 371159

Large out of town pub not too far from Chester Zoo. One of Mitchell & Butlers Sizzling Pubs so good for families and value meals.