Discover Ribble Valley for a day out centred on wide-open countryside, historic landmarks and a strong sense of place. Clitheroe sits at the heart of it, with Clitheroe Castle a must-see — home to a hands-on museum and one of the smallest Norman Keeps in the country, with views stretching right across the valley. Just a short walk away, Holmes Mill has transformed a former textiles site into one of Lancashire’s most distinctive destinations, bringing together food, drink and heritage under one roof.
Beyond the town, the valley is filled with places that tell the story of the area. From the ruins of Sawley Abbey and the peaceful grounds of Whalley Abbey to the Roman Museum at Ribchester, history is never far away. Browsholme Hall offers a glimpse into Lancashire’s oldest surviving family home, while Pendle Hill provides a well-known backdrop, popular with walkers and closely linked to the Pendle Witch Trials. Alongside it all, you’ll find village pubs, local producers and farm shops that make Ribble Valley just as well known for its food as it is for its scenery.
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Whalley village was transformed last Sunday as the Artisan Market returned with a lively display of imagination, skill and local connection at its core.
Did you know Lancashire is home to some of the darkest skies in the country? We are incredibly lucky that it’s possible to see the Milky Way, meteors and even the Northern Lights
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.
Read MoreBask in the shadow of the iconic Pendle Hill with a range of menus, from brunch, to four-course fine dining set dinner menu.
Read MoreNever 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.
Read MoreAward winning characterful traditional rural inn nestling on the banks of the River Hodder.
Read MoreIf you are looking for luxury glamping with spectacular scenery in a great location, look no further.
Read MoreStay in Clitheroe consists of two beautifully appointed, self contained apartments, fairly recently renovated from a fabulous Georgian property, right in the middle of Clitheroe.
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Date: 18th Jun 2026
Join in at The Black Bull for the perfect Royal Ascot Ladies Day warm-up.
Read MoreDate: 19th Jun 2026
Gusbourne, one of England's most acclaimed wine estates, takes centre stage in a very special wine pairing dinner.
Read MoreDate: 20th Jun 2026
Enjoy a relaxing morning creating a piece of living art within the beautiful setting of at Holden Clough Nurseries.You will spend an hour and a half using a variety of succulent plants and natural materials designing, crafting and crea...
Read MoreDates: 20th Jun 2026 - 21st Jun 2026
Over 20 gorgeous private gardens open over the weekend, decorated churches, plant stalls, delicious homemade refreshments, glorious countryside.
Read MoreDate: 25th Jun 2026
Many homes across The Ribble Valley and beyond don’t have a garden, or the ability to create and dig flower beds. Some have a yard, a flagged space, or maybe no outdoor space at all.This doesn’t mean that you can’t add plants, colour a...
Read MoreDate: 27th Jun 2026
Enjoy a satisfying hands-on workshop weaving a very practical and attractive rectangular willow trug. Guided by expert basketmaker Julie from Pip Cottage, you’ll learn traditional techniques and leave with a beautiful, functional basket to use and...
Read MoreFollow in the footsteps of the most recent visit to Lancashire by King Charles III on this royal itinerary
Read MoreDuration2 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.
Read MoreDuration4 hours
Distance34 miles
A 34 mile loop taking you through the beautiful Trough of Bowland and Forest of Bowland National Landscape starting in Garstang
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