Laura's guidebook

Laura
Laura's guidebook

Sightseeing

The historic landmark of Clitheroe, an image that has dominated Clitheroe's skyline for over 800 years.
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Clitheroe Castle Museum
Castle Hill
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The historic landmark of Clitheroe, an image that has dominated Clitheroe's skyline for over 800 years.
Gisburn is a working and dynamic forest created and managed by the Forestry Commission. The forest and recreation facilities are likely to continue to change and evolve.
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Gisburn Forest Hub
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Gisburn is a working and dynamic forest created and managed by the Forestry Commission. The forest and recreation facilities are likely to continue to change and evolve.
The park is a family run business set in 65 acres in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. A brilliant fun day out for all the family.
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Bowland Wild Boar Park
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The park is a family run business set in 65 acres in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. A brilliant fun day out for all the family.
Whether it’s on our iconic floating Visitor Village or out on our 250 acre nature reserve, Brockholes is full of Nature Moments! Located just off the M6, Brockholes is the perfect location for a family day out.
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Brockholes
Preston New Road
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Whether it’s on our iconic floating Visitor Village or out on our 250 acre nature reserve, Brockholes is full of Nature Moments! Located just off the M6, Brockholes is the perfect location for a family day out.
Browsholme Hall is a privately owned Elizabethan house in the parish of Bowland Forest Low in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England. It is claimed to be the oldest surviving family home in Lancashire. Since 1954, it has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage
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Browsholme Hall and The Tithe Barn
Clitheroe Road
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Browsholme Hall is a privately owned Elizabethan house in the parish of Bowland Forest Low in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England. It is claimed to be the oldest surviving family home in Lancashire. Since 1954, it has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage
DescriptionThe Forest of Bowland, also known as the Bowland Fells, is an area of barren gritstone fells, deep valleys and peat moorland, mostly in north-east Lancashire, England with a small part in North Yorkshire. It is a western spur of the Pennines and was once described as the "Switzerland of England"
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Forest of Bowland AONB
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DescriptionThe Forest of Bowland, also known as the Bowland Fells, is an area of barren gritstone fells, deep valleys and peat moorland, mostly in north-east Lancashire, England with a small part in North Yorkshire. It is a western spur of the Pennines and was once described as the "Switzerland of England"
Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe, Bolton Abbey is Yorkshire’s best day out. This is about 35 minutes drive from Shireburne Park
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Bolton Abbey
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Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe, Bolton Abbey is Yorkshire’s best day out. This is about 35 minutes drive from Shireburne Park
The fascinating true story of the Pendle Witches is being told in “stone” at this visitor attraction. The Pendle Sculpture Trail has ten ceramic plaques. Each has its own unique symbols which represent each of the Pendle people who were hanged 400 years ago in the biggest witchcraft trial in this country.Families can enjoy finding the plaques as they are presented in a treasure trail style quiz to be hunted down and found! We also have a number of mythical creatures dotted throughout the wood. Each has a clue to give you. When you've worked out all the clues you can spell out a name. There is work from Lead Artist, Philippe Handford, including a “walking wall”, an eerie tree that will grab you by the roots, and "tumbling" tree arches. As well as a life size
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Pendle Sculpture Trail (Barley)
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The fascinating true story of the Pendle Witches is being told in “stone” at this visitor attraction. The Pendle Sculpture Trail has ten ceramic plaques. Each has its own unique symbols which represent each of the Pendle people who were hanged 400 years ago in the biggest witchcraft trial in this country.Families can enjoy finding the plaques as they are presented in a treasure trail style quiz to be hunted down and found! We also have a number of mythical creatures dotted throughout the wood. Each has a clue to give you. When you've worked out all the clues you can spell out a name. There is work from Lead Artist, Philippe Handford, including a “walking wall”, an eerie tree that will grab you by the roots, and "tumbling" tree arches. As well as a life size
The best way to explore Lancashire’s stunning scenery is by e-bike. And what better place to start than the centre of the UK? Ribble Valley E-Bikes is based in Dunsop Bridge; the very heart of the Hodder Valley and Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. E-bikes are also available to hire from a number of partner destinations such as The Inn at Whitewell, The Red Pump Inn, The Spread Eagle at Sawley, and Gisburn Forest Hub. They can even be delivered direct to your accommodation. Half days, full days and discounted holiday hires are available. Perfect for cyclists of all abilities, e-bikes give you the gusto to tackle the hills, fells and forests that make up Lancashire’s iconic landscape. And remember, the higher the hill – the better the view. So don’t forget your camera. Whether you’re a serious cyclist looking to pedal from rural countryside to rugged coastline, or you simply want to potter from park to pub, hiring an e-bike gets you more miles for your money. There are also top of the range e-mountain bikes (E-MTBs) available to hire from some of the leading brands so you can really put them through their paces off road.
Ribble Valley E-Bikes Ltd
Whitewell Road
The best way to explore Lancashire’s stunning scenery is by e-bike. And what better place to start than the centre of the UK? Ribble Valley E-Bikes is based in Dunsop Bridge; the very heart of the Hodder Valley and Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. E-bikes are also available to hire from a number of partner destinations such as The Inn at Whitewell, The Red Pump Inn, The Spread Eagle at Sawley, and Gisburn Forest Hub. They can even be delivered direct to your accommodation. Half days, full days and discounted holiday hires are available. Perfect for cyclists of all abilities, e-bikes give you the gusto to tackle the hills, fells and forests that make up Lancashire’s iconic landscape. And remember, the higher the hill – the better the view. So don’t forget your camera. Whether you’re a serious cyclist looking to pedal from rural countryside to rugged coastline, or you simply want to potter from park to pub, hiring an e-bike gets you more miles for your money. There are also top of the range e-mountain bikes (E-MTBs) available to hire from some of the leading brands so you can really put them through their paces off road.
Brungerley Park is a small park that touches onto Crosshill Quarry and runs adjacent to the River Ribble. The park has some beautiful views of the river and surrounding valley and is popular with young families and dog walkers alike. The feature of the park is a 20 plus piece sculpture trail.
Brungerley Park
103 Waddington Rd
Brungerley Park is a small park that touches onto Crosshill Quarry and runs adjacent to the River Ribble. The park has some beautiful views of the river and surrounding valley and is popular with young families and dog walkers alike. The feature of the park is a 20 plus piece sculpture trail.

Food scene

We pride ourselves on producing the best ‘home cooked’ and freshly prepared food, using local ingredients wherever possible. We always have a varied menu with new specials being added weekly. Coupled with friendly, knowledgeable service we believe we are one of the Ribble Valley’s must visit food destinations.
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The Higher Buck
The Square
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We pride ourselves on producing the best ‘home cooked’ and freshly prepared food, using local ingredients wherever possible. We always have a varied menu with new specials being added weekly. Coupled with friendly, knowledgeable service we believe we are one of the Ribble Valley’s must visit food destinations.
Seasonal grouse from Lancashire Moor, pheasant and partridge from Dunsop shoot, Bowland beef and Lonk lamb from Burholme Farm are staples on the menu, all easily seen from the Inn’s windows. We carefully source a range of fabulous drinks from local cask conditioned ales to organic ginger beers. With our in house vintners we are able to offer extensive and interesting range of wines, with upto twenty available by the glass.
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The Inn At Whitewell
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Seasonal grouse from Lancashire Moor, pheasant and partridge from Dunsop shoot, Bowland beef and Lonk lamb from Burholme Farm are staples on the menu, all easily seen from the Inn’s windows. We carefully source a range of fabulous drinks from local cask conditioned ales to organic ginger beers. With our in house vintners we are able to offer extensive and interesting range of wines, with upto twenty available by the glass.
Winner of a number of awards, including Lancashire Life Dining Pub of the Year, Lancashire Tourism Awards Pub of the Year and Ribble Valley Tourism Team of the Year, this historic Grade II listed country pub with rooms is in the untouched conservation village of Downham. Boasting stunning views of Pendle Hill, 12 guest bedrooms are available, so you can stay the night in Lancashire and really make the most of your visit. We mix the best ingredients with great personalities and atmospheric settings to create memorable experiences. Our seafaring heritage fuses with a timeless, country pub charm to bring light and fresh seafood dishes and hearty, classic meat dishes to your table. And all enjoyed within a traditional pub setting, finished with a modern twist.
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Assheton Arms
Top Row
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Winner of a number of awards, including Lancashire Life Dining Pub of the Year, Lancashire Tourism Awards Pub of the Year and Ribble Valley Tourism Team of the Year, this historic Grade II listed country pub with rooms is in the untouched conservation village of Downham. Boasting stunning views of Pendle Hill, 12 guest bedrooms are available, so you can stay the night in Lancashire and really make the most of your visit. We mix the best ingredients with great personalities and atmospheric settings to create memorable experiences. Our seafaring heritage fuses with a timeless, country pub charm to bring light and fresh seafood dishes and hearty, classic meat dishes to your table. And all enjoyed within a traditional pub setting, finished with a modern twist.
Based in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a unique celebration of Lancashire food, drink and entertainment. Featuring a beer hall, hotel, food hall and much more, this former textiles mill is the perfect place to indulge, unwind and explore.
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Holmes Mill
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Based in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a unique celebration of Lancashire food, drink and entertainment. Featuring a beer hall, hotel, food hall and much more, this former textiles mill is the perfect place to indulge, unwind and explore.
Housed in an imposing former chapel in the heart of town, The Emporium is a unique setting of unique interior design and delicious food. Whether it’s a latte or a lunchtime glass of fizz, this elegant old building has been lavishly converted to create three glorious floors of eating and drinking. Pop in for a coffee and freshly baked pastries, meet friends for lunch, toast a successful shopping trip with a cheeky afternoon glass of fizz or step out in style for a special celebration dinner.
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The Emporium
Moor Lane
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Housed in an imposing former chapel in the heart of town, The Emporium is a unique setting of unique interior design and delicious food. Whether it’s a latte or a lunchtime glass of fizz, this elegant old building has been lavishly converted to create three glorious floors of eating and drinking. Pop in for a coffee and freshly baked pastries, meet friends for lunch, toast a successful shopping trip with a cheeky afternoon glass of fizz or step out in style for a special celebration dinner.
Bashall Barn is an exclusive and unique wedding venue with panoramic views across the Ribble Valley. The rolling hills, rustic charm and stunning location make it the perfect backdrop for your special day. Our exclusive-use venue can accommodate between 50-130 seated guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast with up to 200 guests for your evening reception.
Bashall Barn Ltd
Bashall Barn is an exclusive and unique wedding venue with panoramic views across the Ribble Valley. The rolling hills, rustic charm and stunning location make it the perfect backdrop for your special day. Our exclusive-use venue can accommodate between 50-130 seated guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast with up to 200 guests for your evening reception.
The Aspinall Arms is found right in the heart of the Ribble Valley, and sits on the banks of the river overlooking the medieval All Hallows church and the 14th century Great Mitton Hall on the raised bluff opposite. With terraced and landscaped gardens outside, and flagged floors and open fires inside, it's just the pub for walkers, cyclists and anglers to mingle and dine alongside the friendly locals.
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Aspinall Arms
Mitton Road
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The Aspinall Arms is found right in the heart of the Ribble Valley, and sits on the banks of the river overlooking the medieval All Hallows church and the 14th century Great Mitton Hall on the raised bluff opposite. With terraced and landscaped gardens outside, and flagged floors and open fires inside, it's just the pub for walkers, cyclists and anglers to mingle and dine alongside the friendly locals.
The Luxury Lancashire Hotel & Michelin Star Restaurant Northcote's Managing Director Craig Bancroft, Executive Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen and the team are dedicated to their vision of ensuring the perfect experience at Northcote - a renowned small luxury hotel with a Michelin star restaurant situated on the edge of the Ribble Valley, in the heart of Lancashire. The Chef’s Table and Louis Roederer Private Dining Rooms offer unique, distinguished gourmet celebration spaces for up to 60 guests. The Cookery School is perfectly positioned in the Michelin star kitchen, with courses covering a variety of foods and dishes.
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Northcote
0 Northcote Rd
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The Luxury Lancashire Hotel & Michelin Star Restaurant Northcote's Managing Director Craig Bancroft, Executive Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen and the team are dedicated to their vision of ensuring the perfect experience at Northcote - a renowned small luxury hotel with a Michelin star restaurant situated on the edge of the Ribble Valley, in the heart of Lancashire. The Chef’s Table and Louis Roederer Private Dining Rooms offer unique, distinguished gourmet celebration spaces for up to 60 guests. The Cookery School is perfectly positioned in the Michelin star kitchen, with courses covering a variety of foods and dishes.
Great local pub with large outdoor eating area. Bowland brewery are part of the management so large choice in ales! part of the James Places local group. 20 minute walk away in village of Waddington
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Waddington Arms
56 Clitheroe Road
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Great local pub with large outdoor eating area. Bowland brewery are part of the management so large choice in ales! part of the James Places local group. 20 minute walk away in village of Waddington
Hudson’s has been serving customers for 109years, with over 5 generations coming to this nostalgic shop. Not just homemade Icecream, but Mandy’s famous Raspberry Buns, voted by the guardian.” 10 cracking bakers of the north of England”. Hot /cold sandwiches, famous salad boxes, bacon/ sausage, vegetarian/vegan options, teas/freshly ground coffee. Mandy’s famous homemade cakes, confectionary and over 80 jars of sweets. With outside seating area, weather permitting. Now new to Hudson’s is with the Just Eat! App/01200 441305! with deliveries to the BB7 area."
Hudsons Ice Cream Shop
Downham Road
Hudson’s has been serving customers for 109years, with over 5 generations coming to this nostalgic shop. Not just homemade Icecream, but Mandy’s famous Raspberry Buns, voted by the guardian.” 10 cracking bakers of the north of England”. Hot /cold sandwiches, famous salad boxes, bacon/ sausage, vegetarian/vegan options, teas/freshly ground coffee. Mandy’s famous homemade cakes, confectionary and over 80 jars of sweets. With outside seating area, weather permitting. Now new to Hudson’s is with the Just Eat! App/01200 441305! with deliveries to the BB7 area."
Come and meet our Alpaca Family and Friends! Alpaca Walks, Meet & Greet sessions or book an exclusive experience just for your family and friends. Stay for a Cream Tea or Lite Bite. We also have a party room so you can add a bit of Alpaca magic to your special day.
Wood End Alpacas
Come and meet our Alpaca Family and Friends! Alpaca Walks, Meet & Greet sessions or book an exclusive experience just for your family and friends. Stay for a Cream Tea or Lite Bite. We also have a party room so you can add a bit of Alpaca magic to your special day.
WELCOME TO KONgSAn Kong San is a Family Friendly traditional Cantonese Restaurant located in the centre of Clitheroe. We accept telephone orders and walk-in Takeaways. We cater for all occasions such as Causal dining, Family Meals, Birthdays, Parties and Business function etc..All our dishes are freshly cooked with fresh vegetables and are served in specialised Sizzling Platters. Our chefs and the crew hope to provide a welcoming atmosphere and enjoyable dining experience.
Kong San
10 York St
WELCOME TO KONgSAn Kong San is a Family Friendly traditional Cantonese Restaurant located in the centre of Clitheroe. We accept telephone orders and walk-in Takeaways. We cater for all occasions such as Causal dining, Family Meals, Birthdays, Parties and Business function etc..All our dishes are freshly cooked with fresh vegetables and are served in specialised Sizzling Platters. Our chefs and the crew hope to provide a welcoming atmosphere and enjoyable dining experience.
One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
The Cabin
One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
Need to book well in advance!
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Brizola Bar and Grill
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Need to book well in advance!