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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There is so much fun and excitement around the county this August! Check out just some of the great events happening this weekend and gather your inspiration for some great days out
From live music to Alpaca walking, archaeology festivals to maize mazes, you can find it all in Lancashire this weekend!
With many of the kids breaking up this week, its time to get the summer started! Why not check out a few of these great events to celebrate?
Bask in the shadow of the iconic Pendle Hill with a range of menus, from brunch, to four-course fine dining set dinner menu.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreOpening soon. Bowland Social is a vibrant social playground, bringing together classic games, great food and drinks, and a lively atmosphere.
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 MoreStanding in the middle of the village from which it takes its name The Waddington Arms is very much at the heart of life in the fabulous Ribble Valley
Read MoreSeasons Restaurant at Stirk House welcomes both residents and non-residents to enjoy an exquisite dining experience with a wonderful selection of menus from breakfast, to afternoon tea to evening à la carte.
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Date: 30th Jul 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2026 and book your young archaeologists (age 7 years +) onto one of the pottery workshops.
Read MoreDate: 30th Jul 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2026 and book your young archaeologists (age 7 years +) onto a pottery workshop.
Read MoreDate: 30th Jul 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2026 and book your young experimental archaeologists (age 7+) onto one of our kid's activities.Have a play with some clay and roll-out and then decorate a tile in the medieval style in this pottery...
Read MoreDate: 30th Jul 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2026 and book your young archaeologists (age 7+) onto one of our pottery workshops.Discover the prehistoric past through pottery. Get messy with some clay and learn about the invention of pottery f...
Read MoreDates: 1st Jul 2026 - 31st Jul 2026
Join Clitheroe Castle Museum every day in July for family fun and make something beautiful.
Read MoreDates: 29th Jul 2026 - 31st Jul 2026
Join us at Clitheroe Castle Museum every day in July for family fun and make something beautiful.Design and decorate your very own Medieval-style terracotta tile (£2.50) or wooden Roman ship (£4.00) Simply purchase from the main desk.
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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