English Heritage sites near Maer Parish
SANDBACH CROSSES
13 miles from Maer 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.
LILLESHALL ABBEY
16 miles from Maer Parish
Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.
MORETON CORBET CASTLE
16 miles from Maer 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.
CROXDEN ABBEY
18 miles from Maer Parish
The impressive remains of an abbey of Cistercian 'white monks', including towering fragments of its 13th-century church, infirmary and 14th-century abbot's lodging.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
19 miles from Maer 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.
BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK
20 miles from Maer Parish
Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.
Churches in Maer Parish
Church of St Peter, Maer
Whitmore, Maer & Chapel Chorlton Mailing List sign up link: http://eepurl.com/gFQFH5
On 7th August 2022, Rev. Nigel Clemas retired after 24 years serving our three parishes. The parishes of Whitmore, Maer and Chapel Chorlton wish him all the best in his retirement. The three churches are now in a period of interregnum until a new vicar has been appointed. In the meantime, please send all enquiries to [email protected] and we will be in touch as soon as we can.
The Church of St Peter, Maer, is a Grade II* listed traditional country church in a very attractive setting opposite Maer Hall. Our church wardens are Wendy Kinson & Dorothy Bennison. To find out more about the history, archaeology, and architecture of this Grade II\* listed church, go to the Church of England's online heritage database; the Church Heritage Record.
Our church is generally open during daylight hours but if you want to be sure of access then contact one of the Church Wardens.
If you are interested in being married in Maer Church, then do contact the Church Wardens.
Every other Sunday at 9.30am we have a Holy Communion service with hymns and songs of an hour long, with a children's corner. Around 20 - 25 attending. On alternate Sundays there is a 9.30am Communion service at the sister church of Chapel Chorlton, a mile away. There are soft toys and colouring sheets in the children's corner, and refreshments are served after each 9.30am service.
The monthly benefice magazine 'One Way' is available at the back of church, along with the weekly noticesheet which contains details of services and local events.
Our safeguarding officer is Wendy Kinson, 01782 680613.
St Mary's chapel Aston
Aston
Nr Market Drayton
01630 801207
St Mary's chapel is within the village hall and previous incumbents have helped to develop a Christian community in Aston. There is a thriving village community.
Since Covid there have been different styles of celebration at Harvest, Christmas and on Palm Sunday.
We always welcome visitors and hope you will join us soon!
Pubs in Maer Parish
Slater's Country Inn
Stone Road, Baldwins Gate, ST5 5ED
(01782) 680052
slaterscountryinn.co.uk/
Swan with Two Necks
Nantwich Road, Blackbrook, ST5 5EH
(01782) 680343
theswanwithtwonecks.co.uk/