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Croston

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Croston, Lancashire, PR26 9RN

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Take in Croston’s picture postcard cottages, historic homes, a church that dates back to William the Conqueror and a cobbled packhorse bridge, erected in the 15th century, which crosses the River Yarrow.

The name of this village means 'Town of the Cross'. This name was given to commemorate a 7th Century Wayside cross which was used by the Celtic missionaries who brought Christianity to the North of England. The original cross is no longer there and it is thought to have gone in Cromwell's time. A new cross was placed in the village in 1950.

Don't miss Church Street itself, which has rightly been described as one of the best preserved rows of 17th century cottages in Lancashire.

Also well worth exploring is Drinkhouses Lane, which has three-storey handloom weavers' cottages dating mainly to the 18th century and a reminder of Croston's industrial heritage.

As if all this rich history was not enough, Croston scooped Silver-Gilt in the Large Village category at the Britain in Bloom finals awards ceremony in 2015.

Croston has much to offer those who love good food and drink, plus some excellent shops.

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Fresco Fresco
29 - 31 Town Road, Croston, Lancashire, PR26 9RA, 01772 601100
Fresco Fresco (literally, ‘fresh fresh’) is how chef-patron Giovanni Iozzi describes the food at this traditional Italian restaurant in Lancashire. It’s situated right in the heart of the pretty and historic Lancashire village of Croston. The cuisine is traditional Italian restaurant with a southern influence.
 
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The Wheatsheaf
Town Road, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9RA, 01772 600370
Situated in a commanding position next to the village green and right in the heart of the picturesque village of Croston, the new management team of Jon and Becky have totally re-furbished the Wheatsheaf, and transformed it into a modern and contemporary pub and restaurant. The Wheatsheaf prides itself on sourcing its food from local producers, and only the finest ingredients are used to prepare your meal in our kitchen. Whether you are looking for somewhere to treat the whole family, a formal dining experience, or simply a table for two, you can be sure of a friendly welcome.  We also love looking after families with small children and dogs are more than welcome in our bar area too.

The Grapes
67 Town Rd, Croston, Leyland PR26 9RA, 01772 600225
The Grapes is located in the picturesque village of Croston, Lancashire.  This historic pub dating back to before the 19th Century, overlooks the River Yarrow and the ancient cross of Croston, has been sympathetically renovated to retain its original charm and character.
Throughout The Grapes Head Chef Stuart Stevenson offers a wide and varied selection of dishes guaranteed to satisfy every taste.   Guests can also enjoy a great selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle.

Lord Nelson
Out Lane, Croston, PR26 9HJ, 01772 601545

The Black Horse
Westhead Road, Croston, Preston, PR26 9RQ, 01772 600338

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