THINGS TO DO

Waddington Village  

Incredibly, Henry VI dwelled within Waddington Hall for twelve months before being betrayed to the Yorkists in 1465. Though Henry VI managed to escape down a secret panel and staircase, he was later captured at Brungerley Bridge on the outskirts of Clitheroe. Waddington is also well-known for its beautiful walks (see www.mapmywalk.com/gb/waddington-eng/) village stocks, a rippling brook, award-winning Coronation Gardens and three Churches. The picturesque village has earned itself the award for ‘best-kept village in Lancashire’ on many occasions. 

Clitheroe Castle & Museum  

Castle Hill, Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BA  

Dominating the horizon of the historic market town of Clitheroe stands Clitheroe Castle, which has been standing tall and proud for over 800 years. The Museum within the Castle has fine galleries to broaden the imagination of the past 350 million years of history and the public who once dwelled within its borders. There are many fun activities for children too, such as competition hunts, costumes of all kinds, explore back-packs, craft activities and much more. Enjoy stepping into the past and learning new and intriguing knowledge, which has shaped the world we know today.  

Within the town why not try Artwalk Clitheroe, taking in six galleries, see www.facebook.com/artwalkevent or visit Byrne’s Wine Cellars on King Street or Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop on Castle Street, amongst many other quaint independent shops. Edisford Bridge and the river are a lovely spot to walk and relax.

Gisburn Forest and Stocks Reservoir

Gisburn Forest and Stocks Reservoir offer a variety of different activities, from walking, cycling, Gisburn Forest Hub, café, horse riding, orienteering, wild fishing, kite flying and picnics. For cycling and walking, there are different trails for you to choose from at  :

www.gisburnbiketrails.com and www.forestry.gov.uk/gisburn   

Pendle Hill 

Famous for its links with the witch trials of 1612, Pendle Hill is truly magical. Rising 557 metres (1,827 ft) above sea level and ancient hunting grounds, that once were the dwelling place of wolves and wild boar. Today, it rewards walkers with magnificent views across the Ribble Valley from the Lancashire coast to Yorkshire. Famously, George Fox climbed Pendle Hill in 1652 and had a vision of ‘great people to be gathered’ waiting for him and this was the beginning of the Quaker movement.  

Inch Perfect Trials

Motorcycle trials experience day and training, based in the Ribble Valley. They offer beginner-friendly motorcycle trials riding experiences, full day trials experience days, private motorbike trials lessons and corporate group events for ages 6+ and adults of all abilities.

inchperfecttrials.co.uk

Melt

Melt have been hand making scented candles and reed diffusers since December 2000 from idyllic and peaceful rural premises in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Melt specialises in producing hand-made, fine fragrance candles of fabulous quality and it is our willingness to step out of the conventional fragrance arena, in order to seek out more unusual perfume combinations for which we are now known. We have worked hard to source our raw materials locally and over 89% of our ingredients and packaging comes from Lancashire companies – with the balance being from the UK.

www.themeltco.com

The Courtyard Dairy

The Courtyard Dairy is a unique, specialist cheese-shop and cheese-maturer, owned and operated by Andy and Kathy Swinscoe. The shop itself has become a renowned destination shop, where regulars and visitors alike enjoy the opportunity to sample and purchase some of the finest cheese to be found in Europe, whilst benefiting from Andy and Kathy’s comprehensive and entertaining cheese knowledge.

www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk

Wild Boar Park

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bowland Wild Boar Park is just a short distance from the picturesque village of Chipping. Surrounded by rolling fells and ancient woodland, and set along the peaceful banks of the River Hodder, our park offers space to breathe, explore and reconnect with the countryside.

wildboarpark.co.uk

Ribble Valley E bikes

You’ll find a vast and industry-leading range of e-bikes available, and all the specialist knowledge to back it up.

They carry stock of road and gravel bikes; hybrid touring and commuter bikes; mountain bikes and cargo bikes. Their range offers quality and reliability at sensible prices, all from well established, quality brands, including Raleigh; Haibike; Bianchi; Lapierre; as well as Moustache, GasGas, Husqvarna, Advanced, CaGo and Volt. They can also order bespoke models to suit your requirements; guiding you step-by-step through the customisation options.

ribblevalley-e-bikes.co.uk

Mrs Dowsons

A family-run dairy farm that has diversified into making ice cream, using milk from their own cows that you can see in the green pastures around the park. Their philosophy is to make real honest ice cream, by incorporating real natural ingredients rather than any artificial flavours. Because of this, they are proud to produce a much tastier ice cream that is better for you!

www.mrsdowsons.co.uk

Clitheroe Market

Clitheroe Market is a historic market town that has held a regular market since the Norman Conquest in the 12th century. If fresh, locally sourced and exceptional food is important to you, then Clitheroe Market could just be the place to visit. It is fast gaining a reputation as being a leader in the next generation of markets. The stallholders are more than happy to chat about their products and invite local visitors and residents to come down and see the exciting opportunities that lie in front of them.

The Grand

By offering an exciting entertainment programme and a diverse range of participatory performing arts, The Grand’s vision is to bring wholesome engagement of the Arts to individuals of all ages.

This journey begins from the early years and continues every step of the way through to adulthood through our various performing arts-based activities and projects.

www.thegrandvenue.co.uk