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Town
It is a town with a proud industrial heritage. The Mercer Hall Leisure Centre in Queen Street and the town clock pay tribute to John Mercer (1791-1866), the 'father' of Great Harwood, who revolutionised the cotton dyeing process with his invention
Countryside
CLITHEROE
Chipping is a picturesque village on the slopes above the River Loud. In Medieval days no fewer than five water mills were sited along Chipping beck.
Town
Haslingden is a small town in the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, lying just 19 miles north of Manchester. The name means 'Valley of the Hazels', though the town is in fact set on a high and windy hill.
Sitting atop of Haslingden is the iconic…
Village
Clitheroe
A village seemingly far removed form the nearby A59. Worston is a peaceful place with one street and a welcoming hostelry and many links to the past.
Countryside
At 557 metres, Pendle Hill dominates the surrounding Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing spectacular views that stretch all the way to the coast on a clear day. This inspirational mound has a long and dramatic…
Village
St Annes Road West, Lytham St Annes
The picturesque village of Wrea Green is an old village near to Kirkham. The main attractions to the village include the Grapes Public House and restaurant and the traditional village green where cricket is played during the summer
Countryside
Burnley
This unspoilt village is situated in the beautiful Cliviger Gorge three miles south east of Burnley on the A646. The church is of particular interest; built by Thomas Dunham Whitaker in 1794 it is the burial place of several notable Burnley people.
Village
You'll find this area a combination of wonderful countryside, busy village life and fascinating history.
Countryside
Bolton-by-Bowland is a tranquil and charming little village, with two village greens. The smaller green contains the remains of a 13th Century stone cross and old stocks.
Village
Banks
Banks is the largest of the villages of the parish of North Meols on the West Lancashire coastal plain. Like most villages in the area, it was primarily an agricultural village thanks to the excellent soil round about, although there was also noticea
Countryside
Longton is a small rural community in the west of South Ribble and a village of ancient origin.
Countryside
Lancaster
The name Cockerham is thought to be Celtic and means ' A village or homestead by a winding river'. According to the history books the Church dates back to 1400, but the present building has been rebuilt and altered in the years that followed. A co
Market Town
BURNLEY
Burnley is a large market town in the north-east of Lancashire. The town nestles in a natural three forked valley surrounded by pleasant countryside which evolves into wild moorland at higher altitudes.
Countryside
Carnforth
Arnside and Silverdale offer country walks, views and scenery of all kinds. Seaside views, a ruined castle, unparallelled artists opportunuties and an RSPB reserve at Leighton Moss. Look for Silverdale Art Trail, 29th June to 1st July 2012.
Market Town
BLACKBURN
Blackburn is situated to the north of the West Pennine Moors. It was a key centre for the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution and is popularly known as the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
Countryside
Slaidburn is a picturesque grey stone village set on the banks of the Hodder in the moorland region of the Forest of Bowland AONB.
Countryside
Clitheroe
Chatburn is situated in a hollow between the two ridges, which slope towards the River Ribble just off the A59 Clitheroe to Skipton road on the outskirts of Clitheroe. It is thought that the village derived its name from St Ceatt or Chad.
Market Town
The town gained its name from the Wyre estuary, which lies less than 2 kilometres to the north-east at Skippool.
Village
Many people wrongly believe Rivington is in Bolton - but they're wrong. This beautiful part of the borough is very much Chorley - and we're proud of it.
Village
The rural parish of Dalton lies to the north of Up Holland and east of Ormskirk. The landscape is dominated by Ashurst Hill, 570 feet above sea level, which is crowned by a beacon tower re-erected in 1768 by Lord Skelmersdale.