South Ribble

South Ribble brings together a mix of heritage, green spaces and well-known attractions, with towns like Leyland and Penwortham at its heart. One of the area’s most recognisable landmarks is Samlesbury Hall, a striking black-and-white Tudor building with centuries of history, alongside a lively programme of events throughout the year. In Leyland, the British Commercial Vehicle Museum highlights long-standing links to transport and engineering, with an extensive collection of vehicles that is definitely worth checking out.

Open space is easy to find, with Worden Park offering landscaped gardens, play areas and regular activities, while Cuerden Valley Park provides woodland trails and quieter spots to spend time outdoors. The River Ribble runs nearby too, creating scenic routes for walking and cycling, with plenty of opportunities to pause along the way and take in the surroundings

Find out more Discover South Ribble

Text and Image Block Images 18

Be Inspired

Samlesbury Hall Hamlet
Family Friendly

Plan your Lancashire Staycation

Posted on: 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

Astley Hall and Astley Park within the walled garden
Family Friendly

Pram-friendly walking routes

Posted on: 22 May 2026

South Ribble Businesses

Business Directory

The Gatehouse at Samlesbury Hall

Read More
TASTE

The Bluebird Inn

Read More
Business Directory

Leyland Market

Read More
Family Friendly | Free | Arts & Culture

Worden Park

Read More
Business Directory

Farington Lodge Hotel Garden Restaurant

Read More
Free | History & Heritage

Samlesbury Hall

Read More

South Ribble Events

Select a Timeframe:

Date From:

Date To:

Events

Secret Samlesbury - Samlesbury Hall

Date: 15th Jul 2026

Read More
Events

Skirmish! at Samlesbury Hall - Samlesbury Hall

Date: 1st Aug 2026

Read More
Family Friendly

The Tales of Peter Rabbit Family Theatre in the Park

Date: 27th Aug 2026

Read More
Arts & Culture

Wire Wrapped Jewellery Taster Class

Date: 29th Aug 2026

Read More
Events

The Great Victorian Ghost Hunt - Samlesbury Hall

Dates: 4th Sept 2026 - 5th Sept 2026

Read More
Events

The inTrUDORS - Samlesbury Hall

Date: 11th Sept 2026

Read More

South Ribble Itineraries

Arts & Culture | History & Heritage | TASTE

Explore Lancashire Like King Charles III - A Royal-Inspired Day Out

Read More

South Ribble Routes & Trails

Free | Outdoors

Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury

Distance4.5 miles

Read More
Free | Outdoors

Ramble from Worden Park

Distance3 miles

Read More
Free | Outdoors

Ramble from Much Hoole

Distance3 Miles

Read More

Join our mailing list!

Sign up to our Visit Lancashire Newsletter to receive regular emails filled with fantastic things to do, news, offers and prize draws to help you plan your next adventure in the county.