Discovering Ribble Valley’s Fascinating Heritage An area of outstanding natural beauty, well-
gardens and lush woodland beside the River
as for the visitation of George Fox, who had a
known for its scenic countryside, delicious food
Calder. Just 8 miles from Whalley Abbey lays the
vision of a “great people to be gathered” waiting
and famous landmarks, Ribble Valley is at the
remains of a Cistercian Abbey in Sawley, founded
for him. Pendle Hill is an incredibly atmospheric
official centre of the Kingdom and is a place
in 1148 and located on the banks of the River
place, bursting with fascinating history and has
infused with history, holding a wonderfully
Ribble. Here, you can explore the few significant
the most stunning views to enjoy.
rich heritage.
structures of the buildings that remain, since
Award-winning Clitheroe Castle is a major must-see landmark in Ribble Valley, with a
Set in a beautiful and rural landscape in
Henry VIII’s dissolution of the Monasteries in
the Forest of Bowland, you will find privately-
1536.
owned Elizabethan home, Browsholme Hall.
Located on the North bank of the River
After 14 generations, it is claimed to be the oldest
castle’s Keep is free to explore and you can also
Ribble, you will find Lancashire’s only specialist
surviving family home in Lancashire. Visitors are
enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the
Roman museum, in the picturesque Roman
invited in to the home to experience a guided tour
Valley from this historic location.
village of Ribchester. The museum was built
and explore its beautiful architecture, fabulous
Close-by to Clitheroe Castle, you will find
above the remains of the headquarters building
interior and antique furnishings.
former textiles mill, Holmes Mill. Established
of the Roman fort and opened up to the public,
in 1823, Holmes Mill has officially been brought
back in 1914. Each year, the museum holds an
to collect information based on Longridge and
back to life and has now been developed into a
annual Roman re-enactment, where visitors
the surrounding area. Open to the public, you
beautifully designed leisure venue, with its very
can come along and watch exciting and realistic
are able to visit the centre and browse through
own beer hall, food hall and hotel. To complete
demonstrations, based on the everyday and
photographs or even experience one of the
such beautiful décor, you will find some original
military life of the Romans.
frequently changing exhibitions. You can even
fascinating interactive museum and Keep. The
features to keep the Victorian Industrial theme
picturesque landscape, lays the historically
‘engine room’.
famous Pendle Hill. It is renowned for its
another famous visitor attraction, set in beautiful
attend talks on local heritage topics that are held
Dominating the skyline of the rural and
going, such as a large mill engine located in the The 14th Century Whalley Abbey is yet
Longridge Heritage Centre allows people
throughout the year. To find out more about Ribble Valley’s heritage go to www.ribblevalley.co.uk
connection with the trials of the 17th century Pendle witches, which took place in 1612, as well
For more information go to visitlancashire.com/ribblevalley
Clitheroe Castle
Roman museum
Stonyhurst
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