Holy Trinity Church at Everton is a distinguished looking Grade II listed parish church. Although originally built in the 11th Century, the structure of the church has been modified over the years in a bid to keep up with the growing size and changing needs of the congregation. While this may have led to a loss of some historic features and architectural details, its willingness to adapt is part of the reason why the church continues to be in active use even today. Beautiful and intricate details adorn the church, inside and out, while the fixtures reflect styles from a range of time periods.
Telling an interesting story about the local mining history with guided underground tours and a vast collection of mining machinery and tools, the National Coal Mining Museum for England may be the closest you can come to experience the heritage of Britain. It opened in 1988 as the Yorkshire Mining Museum and was granted the National status in 1995. The collections in the museum have been assembled by the National Coal Board. Apart from the artifacts, the museum houses pictures and various books and documents relating to the mining history of the country. The underground tour puts you into a miner's shoes and takes you inside the mines for a first-hand experience.
Belonging to the Longdendale system of reservoirs, Valehouse Reservoir was constructed between the years 1865 and 1869. It supplied water to Greater' Manchester's populated areas and also helped to balance the river's smooth flow. Swallows Wood Nature Reserve is in close proximity to Valehouse Reservoir and features ponds and woodlands. Longdendale Trail navigates around the ancient rail line route and lets you explore the breathtaking countryside between Yorkshire and Cheshire.
A medieval woodland, Shining Cliff Woods belonged to the Duffield Frith hunting region. Marked as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, this enrapturing woodland is home to various bird species including bramblings, flycatchers and warblers. During spring, thick sycamore plantations offer good shade to a lovely blanket of bluebells. Shining Cliff Woods also supports various animal species including voles, stoat, squirrel and fox. A circular marked walking trail lets you explore the woods as well as the ruins of the ancient Betty Kenny Tree.
Untouched beauty presides in the St. Mark’s Church. This beautiful institute of faith is located in the Mansfield region of Nottinghamshire. The parish church is a designated site of English heritage and was constructed in the 19th Century. Built as a simple but elegant institute of faith, the church is decorated with stained glass windows and sublime interiors. Flanking the main road, the church is an emblem of modern religion. Check website for services and timings.
One cannot miss the sublime beauty of St. Alban’s Church. This parish church located in the Forest Town in Nottinghamshire is an active site of religion. This modern church was constructed somewhere in the early 20th Century in a contemporary design. The church was heavily damaged in the beginning of the 21st Century owing to a devastating fire. Post the accident, restoration works were carried out and eventually the church was reopened by the mid of the 21st Century.