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Market Town
The town gained its name from the Wyre estuary, which lies less than 2 kilometres to the north-east at Skippool.
Village
Lancaster
Former Mill village and railway halt, the thriving village of Caton is close by the Crook O' Lune, a bend in the river painted by WJM Turner. At the entrance to The Croft is an ancient tree under which travelling monks would sell fish.
Town
Skelmersdale
The modern, vibrant town of Skelmersdale sprang up in 1961 as the North West's first new town, although the area's roots can be traced back to Viking times. The town itself is a hive of urban activity with a number of thriving…
Village
Explore beyond the boundaries of historic Lancashire towns from Chorley to Bolton, Ramsbottom to Darwen and you’ll find a hidden gem, the West Pennine Moors. This 90-square-mile area of wild, unspoilt countryside is a rural haven and a perfect…
Village
Carnforth
Melling is a small settlement forming part of a cluster of sites along the Lune valley There is evidence of a motte - as with Arkholme and Whittington - but Melling has no surviving bailey.
Village
Clitheroe
On the fringe of Pendle Forest, Sabden is set beneath the impressive bulk of Pendle Hill. This is the site of Pendle Ski Club's dry slopes, where tuition is available to visitors. Pendle Hill itself is where George Fox, founder of the Quakers,…
Village
Newburgh
Newburgh is a beautiful quaint village in West Lancashire, which local residents pride themselves on up keeping. The picturesque village is surrounded by Green Belt land and within the centre of the village is a conservation area with a village…
Coastal
Morecambe
The ancient village of Heysham is famous for 14/15thC St Peter's Church and also the ruined St Patrick's Chapel, on the clifftops, which has graves cut into the outcropping stone. In the village the Royal is a friendly pub serving drinks and meals
Village
Clitheroe
A village seemingly far removed form the nearby A59. Worston is a peaceful place with one street and a welcoming hostelry and many links to the past.
Village
The West Lancashire is a pioneer of the golf in the Northwest, the oldest golf club surviving in the county of Lancashire and among the top ten oldest clubs in England. Founded in 1873, it is twinned with Royal Montreal Golf Club, Canada's oldest…
Countryside
Carnforth
Carnforth is at the meeting point of three railways, once had two steam sheds and an iron works. The station was used for the famous film Brief Encounter. There's an exhibition, restored tearoom and items featured in the film.
Countryside
Lune Valley, Carnforth
The scenic village of Arkholme has some very old houses, a pleasant walk down to the river Lune and good pub.
Village
A small village on the edge of Whalley and home to another popular inn, Wiswell is said to have taken its name from Old Molly's Well, later known as the wise woman's well.
Countryside
CLITHEROE
The beautiful and idyllic village of Hurst Green is situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley.
Countryside
Burnley
This unspoilt village is situated in the beautiful Cliviger Gorge three miles south east of Burnley on the A646. The church is of particular interest; built by Thomas Dunham Whitaker in 1794 it is the burial place of several notable Burnley people.
Countryside
Yealand Conyers is a tranquil village with local walks affording impressive views of Morecambe Bay, the Lakeland Fells and Pennines. Leighton Hall, with its origins dating back to 1246 is close by and the village also has a traditional pub.
Village
The village of Slyne offers a truly historical experiences for all those interested. The village features several beautiful houses, such as Manor House Farm, which has a date stone of 1681, dedicated to Cornelius and Mary Greene, two wealthy…
Countryside
Clitheroe
Chatburn is situated in a hollow between the two ridges, which slope towards the River Ribble just off the A59 Clitheroe to Skipton road on the outskirts of Clitheroe. It is thought that the village derived its name from St Ceatt or Chad.
Village
Hoghton is a parish with long historical associations mostly linked with Hoghton Tower, which was erected between 1562 and 1565 by Thomas de Hoghton, replacing an earlier manor house.
Village
This Parish, formerly named Hardhorn-with Newton contained three hamlets or villages of Hardhorn, Newton and Staining. The name was changed to Staining in 1969 and today the Parish comprises the communities of Newton and Staining only. Staining Mill