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Plan your Lancashire Staycation
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23 June 2026
This is the year of the staycation and lucky for you there's plenty of options here in the red rose county! Take a look at some of the options
Clitheroe
Clitheroe is a historic market town at the centre of the Ribble Valley, well placed for exploring the surrounding countryside, including the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. With a wide range of places to stay—from traditional B&Bs to camping and caravan sites—it works well as a base for spending more time in this part of Lancashire. The town itself has deep roots, dating back to Saxon times, with layers of history still visible today.
Overlooking it all is Clitheroe Castle, a 12th-century Norman landmark often described as the smallest of its kind in England. Set within landscaped grounds, it’s home to a museum as well as gardens, walking routes and family-friendly features including a playground and labyrinth. From the castle, routes lead out into the surrounding area, while back in the town centre you’ll find a strong mix of specialist and independent shops, making it a popular place to browse as well as explore.
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Clitheroe Businesses
Business Directory
Eight at Gazegill
Bask in the shadow of the iconic Pendle Hill with a range of menus, from brunch, to four-course fine dining set dinner menu.
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TASTE | Wet Weather
Boiler House Bowling
Never been duck pin bowling? It’s exactly like ten pin bowling, except the lanes and balls are smaller, making a strike even harder to achieve.
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Business Directory
Holmes Mill
The beautifully renovated former textiles mill is pretty hard to miss and is home to the fabulous new showcase and tasting parlour for Bowland Brewery the Beer Hall.
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Business Directory
The Wellsprings Lodges
Luxury lodges on the edge of the stunning Pendle Hill.
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Business Directory
The Wedding Hub at The Emporium
Home accessories, soft furnishings, gifts and more... Emporium Interiors is an evolving showcase of all the latest trends in home style and design.
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Business Directory
The Assheton Arms
The Assheton Arms is an iconic Lancashire country inn, located in the village of Downham in the heart of the Ribble Valley.
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June Wedding Venue Showcase at Browsholme Hall & the Tithe Barn
Date: 28th Jun 2026
Whether you're at the start of your wedding planning or just looking for inspiration, this is the perfect informal way to see what's on offer.
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Marvellous Mini Beasts Competition Hunt at Clitheroe Castle Museum
Dates: 1st Jun 2026 - 30th Jun 2026
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Marvellous Mini Beast Crafts at the Castle
Dates: 1st Jun 2026 - 30th Jun 2026
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Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
Historic Handcrafts: Peg Loom Talk & Taster with Mountain Croft Felted Fleece
Date: 11th Jul 2026
Join Mountain Croft Felted Fleece for a talk about the history, techniques and materials used in peg looming.
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History & Heritage
Neolithic Pottery Workshop and Talk at Clitheroe Castle
Date: 21st Jul 2026
Find out how this new material would have had a radical effect on how people lived their lives.
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Junior Archaeologists Dig Pits at Clitheroe Castle
Date: 23rd Jul 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2026 and book your young archaeologists (age 7 years +) onto one of the kid's workshops,
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Arts & Culture | History & Heritage | TASTE
Explore Lancashire Like King Charles III - A Royal-Inspired Day Out
Follow in the footsteps of the most recent visit to Lancashire by King Charles III on this royal itinerary
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Clitheroe Routes & Trails
Free | History & Heritage | Outdoors
The Tolkien Trail - in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien
Duration2 hours 30 mins
Distance5.5 miles
Many areas in the UK claim to have inspired J.R.R Tolkien creation of middle earth but the author certainly spent a lot of his time at Stonyhurst College working on The Lord of the Rings during the Second World War.
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