Samlesbury Hall

Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House. Over the years there have been many changes. It is administered by a registered charity known as the Samlesbury Hall trust whose aim is to maintain the Hall for the people of the area. The trust was founded in the 1920's when the Hall was about to be demolished. Since then the Hall has been a museum and Gallery and host to many grand functions.

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Post Code: PR5 0UP

Clitheroe

The attractive market town of Clitheroe has a wide selection of shops and stores plus a market. One of the shops is the award winning Cowmans sausage shop.

Clitheroe Castle, with its newly refurbished museum and 12th century keep, are a must not just for the history but also for the magnificent views over Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley.

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Whalley Abbey and Village

Perched on the banks of the River Calder, Whalley is a charming village, filled with historic buildings, characterful shops and lovely cafes and restaurants.

Wander into the pretty churchyard of St Mary and All Saints parish church to see three Saxon crosses. There has been a church here since 628AD.

Whalley’s most famous sight is Whalley Abbey, whose ruins date back to the 14th century when it was a Cistercian abbey.

Whalley Cricket Ground is famous for hosting the first ‘Roses’ cricket match between Yorkshire and Lancashire, which unfortunately Yorkshire won! Explore beyond the village’s boundaries and you’ll find a wealth of walking trails including Whalley Nab Viewpoint.

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Roman Ribchester

This ancient riverside village is built on the site of the Roman fort of Bremetennacum. Estimated to have covered six acres of ground, a large portion of the remains lie under the old church and churchyard.

The Roman Museum has recently been extended, and provides interesting displays about Roman life in the area. Many artifacts from this time are on show, including copies of a highly detailed Roman Helmet found in Ribchester by a small boy in 1797. The original is now in the British Museum.

It's one of the district's most popular villages with local shops and amenities, an art gallery and some award winning accommodation and cosy country pubs.

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Northcote Manor

Northcote Manor Michelin-starred fine dining has been for more than 20 years now one of the north's stand-out restaurants. Nigel Haworth heads up the kitchen operation with partner Craig Bancroft tending a 400-bin wine cellar. Try the Gourmet menu or an overnight Gourmet Break.

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Web: Northcote Manor

Post Code: BB6 8BE Grid: Ref: SD706348

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The Stanley House Hotel

The Stanley House Hotel offers twelve individually designed Bedrooms, with a blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Undergoing painstaking restoration in 2004, the seventeenth century Manor House is amongst the country’s finest hotels. The main reception area, Mr Fred’s Bar, Function Suites, Meeting Rooms and acclaimed restaurant Cassis are situated in the adjoining barn conversion. These attractive buildings are surrounded by beautifully maintained lawns and gardens, with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.

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Web: The Stanley House Hotel

Post Code: BB2 7NP Grid: Ref: SD645298

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Samlesbury Hall

Restaurant-Cafe awarded 'Taste Lancashire Highest Accredited' status 2009. Whether dining in style or relaxing on the sofa in the lounge with coffee and home-made cakes, we are proud to bring you a delicious and authentic taste from Lancashire’s plentiful larder

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Web: Samlesbury Hall

Post Code: PR5 0UP Grid Ref: SD602302

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