Places to Visit, Lancashire

The Buck Inn, Paythorne
www.buckinnpaythorne.com

When looking for the quintessential English pub in the perfect location, where better than the 18th century Buck Inn in the quiet hamlet of Paythorne, near Gisburn. Here, by the picturesque River Ribble, The Buck Inn is continually adding to its already enviable reputation for superb customer service.

Witches Galore
www.witchesgalore.co.uk

Step into an Aladdin's Cave of ghoulish delights, ranging from witches and gargoyles to books and CDs, ceramic cups to tempting toffee treats, fiendish Hallowe'en outfits to monstrous T-shirts, pictures, posters and post cards.

Pendle Hill
www.pendle.net

This majestic, but brooding hill lies east of Clitheroe, set amongst a number of villages. It is a very romantic hill, spiritually associated with George Fox's vision in 1652, the 17th century Lancashire Witches, and the location both for the book "Mist over Pendle" and the film "Whistle Down the Wind".

Pendle Antiques Centre
www.pendleantiquescentre.co.uk

Wonderful Antiques Centre Open 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday & 11am - 5pm Sunday.

Skipton Castle
www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.

Clitheroe Castle
www.lancashire.gov.uk

Now fully open after a complete makeover, the Museum stands high on Castle Hill, in the shadow of the Castle Keep, an image which has dominated Clitheroe's skyline for over 800 years. Explore our 'hands-on' galleries, collections and displays which reveal amazing stories and take you on a journey through 350 millions years of history. Experience 'super!' family friendly displays and exhibitions which will provide you with reasons to come back again and again.

The Three Peaks
www.3-peaks.co.uk

The Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks are Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-Y-Ghent. They each receive thousands of visitors each year, due simply to their outstanding natural beauty.

The Bronte Parsonage Museum
www.bronte.org.uk

Advanced booking is essential for all groups of 10 or more and special rates are available. There is no need for individual visitors to book. Please contact the museum for further details on 01535 642323.

Mother Shipton's Cave
www.mothershiptonscave.com

Mother Shipton is England’s most famous Prophetess. She lived some 500 years ago during the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Her Prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England, with many of them still proving uncannily accurate today. The Cave, her legendary birthplace is near to the famous, unique, geological phenomenon - The Petrifying Well. See its magical cascading waters turn items into stone!

White Scar Cave
www.whitescarcave.co.uk

Deep Beneath Ingleborough Hill in the Dales National Park, lies a hidden world which has been sculptured by nature over thousands of years.

Imagine a subterranean landscape, beautifully lit, with gushing streams and waterfalls, exotic cave formations, and a huge ice-age cavern adorned with thousands of stalactites. This is White Scar Cave.

Pendle View Fishery
www.pendleview.co.uk

The North West's Premier Fishery, Pendle View, is located in an area of outstanding beauty within Lancashire's famous Ribble Valley and lies just off the A59.