Places To Go

Beautiful Scenery

Experience has shown that visitors to the area are amazed at the panoramic landscapes of our beautiful countryside. Many choose to relax and take in the scenery and perhaps enjoy a glass or two.

Alternatively, if you can stir yourself, there is a wealth of Villages, Towns & Cities to visit depending on your tastes.

Nearby Towns and Villages

Roughlee, the home of the Pendle Witches, situated in the stunning Forest of Pendle, an outlier of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Downham, the setting for “Whistle down the wind” (ask your parents) an attractive village, often quoted as the most beautiful village in Lancashire.

Wycoller country park has the ruins of Wycoller Hall and old bridges across the beck which could be 1000 years old. The village has been restored and is between Colne and Haworth. The Hall is thought to feature as Ferndean Manor in the novel Jane Eyre.

Clitheroe, with its array of shops and restaurants, is an ancient market town in the Ribble Valley. Clitheroe actually dates back to Saxon times so by the time the imposing 12th century Norman Castle that towers over the town had been built, Clitheroe had already been around for nearly 1,000 years! Clitheroe Castle is said to be the smallest Norman castle in England.

Haworth and Bronte country, home of the famous Brontë sisters. Haworth is an undisputed literary mecca, attracting visitors from all around the world.

With its historic cobbled Main Street, iconic parsonage and rolling moors, the picturesque proportions of this lovely village exude a vintage charm that makes you feel you’ve stepped into another era.

All that and steam trains too!

Skipton - Further Afield

What’s not to love about Skipton?

Immense history, a rich culture, independent shops, food & drink places galore, a famous market an iconic castle, stunning countryside and, perhaps most of all, friendly, fiercely proud and passionate Yorkshire people.

Lancaster - Further Afield

Lancaster is one of Englands’ heritage cities.

It’s as vibrant as it is quirky with a captivating past and a cultured present.

A creative city. An independent city. A city with a great outdoors. A city to shout about.

Lancaster is a city with great stories to tell.

The Fylde Coast - Further Afield

An amazing place, with something for everyone.

It stretches from Fleetwood in the north to Lytham in the south – not forgetting Blackpool, with its host of attractions, right in the middle.

The Lake District - Further Afield

The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England.

A popular vacation destination, it’s known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations.

Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick on scenic Derwentwater are bases for exploring the area and home to traditional inns, galleries of local art and outdoor equipment shops.