Laura’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Lingmell is situated in the heart of this lovely village, winner best kept village in Lancashire numerous times. Dont know any other village like it! Three wonderful pubs, beautiful Coronation gardens beside the pretty church, post office selling essentials, unique Waddington social club, play area on edge of the village
7 residents recomanen
Waddington
Lingmell is situated in the heart of this lovely village, winner best kept village in Lancashire numerous times. Dont know any other village like it! Three wonderful pubs, beautiful Coronation gardens beside the pretty church, post office selling essentials, unique Waddington social club, play area on edge of the village
Known as the official centre of the United Kindgom! Lovely cafe and river and local walks
7 residents recomanen
Dunsop Bridge
Known as the official centre of the United Kindgom! Lovely cafe and river and local walks
Lovely gardens around the castle. There is a small museum in one of the buildings which has an excellent display of local history. Usually a spot and record eye spy for the younger ones! Atrium cafe also on site which I believe has decent food and coffee. Walk to top of ruins for amazing views.
43 residents recomanen
Clitheroe Castle
Lovely gardens around the castle. There is a small museum in one of the buildings which has an excellent display of local history. Usually a spot and record eye spy for the younger ones! Atrium cafe also on site which I believe has decent food and coffee. Walk to top of ruins for amazing views.
Not so far, but lovely setting by the river Ribble. Spread Eagle pub to be recomended. Remains of Sawley Abbey.
Sawley
Not so far, but lovely setting by the river Ribble. Spread Eagle pub to be recomended. Remains of Sawley Abbey.
Food scene
Great French style restaurant. Early bird menu before 6pm too! Recently started offering Sunday lunch. Afternoon tea menu also. Will accept dogs at lunchtime I’ve been told.
9 residents recomanen
Toms Table
off LowergateGreat French style restaurant. Early bird menu before 6pm too! Recently started offering Sunday lunch. Afternoon tea menu also. Will accept dogs at lunchtime I’ve been told.
Great little restaurant/ cafe. Booking essential for evenings but you can enjoy alfresco eating if weather permits without reservation. Also open at lunchtimes. Homemade Greek food, ample portions. Received many awards
9 residents recomanen
Brizola Bar and Grill
Great little restaurant/ cafe. Booking essential for evenings but you can enjoy alfresco eating if weather permits without reservation. Also open at lunchtimes. Homemade Greek food, ample portions. Received many awards
Higher Buck Inn
A very popular gastro pub in our village. Booking recommended.
Waddington Arms
56 Clitheroe RoadNewly opened gastro pub in neighbouring village of Grindleton. Exceptional quality but pricey.
The Rum Fox
Newly opened gastro pub in neighbouring village of Grindleton. Exceptional quality but pricey.
Lovely setting along banks of river. Log fires in winter. Dog friendly outside of restaurant area.
16 residents recomanen
Aspinall Arms
Mitton RoadLovely setting along banks of river. Log fires in winter. Dog friendly outside of restaurant area.
Restaurant and takeaway. We think best Chinese food in the area. Recommend the Szechuan sauce!
Kong San
10 York StRestaurant and takeaway. We think best Chinese food in the area. Recommend the Szechuan sauce!
As of summer 2023 new landlords with a great reputation, expecting good things. A real traditional pub, locals favourite.
7 residents recomanen
The Lower Buck Inn
Edisford RoadAs of summer 2023 new landlords with a great reputation, expecting good things. A real traditional pub, locals favourite.
A ten minute car journey over Waddington fell. We love this pub. Great prices for the area, great Sunday lunches. Like going back in time! Homemade puddings. Great pate! Recommend the lamb shank.
7 residents recomanen
Hark To Bounty Inn
Town EndA ten minute car journey over Waddington fell. We love this pub. Great prices for the area, great Sunday lunches. Like going back in time! Homemade puddings. Great pate! Recommend the lamb shank.
Brown Cow
Bridge RoadAnother popular pub/ restaurant in Chatburn village.
Apricot Meringue
Traditional cafe in Clitheroe
Newly opened 2024, has mazing reviews but never visited myself. Their own organic meats feature in their menu. Looks an excellent breakfast and lunch menu.
Eight at Gazegill
Newly opened 2024, has mazing reviews but never visited myself. Their own organic meats feature in their menu. Looks an excellent breakfast and lunch menu.
Sightseeing
About a 45 minute drive but one of our favourite places! Famous limestone pavings, in scenic Yorkshire dales, amazing views.
156 residents recomanen
Malham Cove
About a 45 minute drive but one of our favourite places! Famous limestone pavings, in scenic Yorkshire dales, amazing views.
Bolton Abbey
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Great place to bring the kids, animal farm and play areas
20 residents recomanen
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park
Great place to bring the kids, animal farm and play areas
About a 40 minute ride away but was one of our favourite farm parks. Brush a Guinea pig, feed the baby cows, collect eggs.
33 residents recomanen
Hesketh Farm Park
About a 40 minute ride away but was one of our favourite farm parks. Brush a Guinea pig, feed the baby cows, collect eggs.
Not experienced it ourselves but heard great reviews. Walk alpacas in the our beautiful Trough of Bowland. Booking essential
Wood End Alpacas
Not experienced it ourselves but heard great reviews. Walk alpacas in the our beautiful Trough of Bowland. Booking essential
Great circular walk which also covers Janet's Foss waterfall. A full day trip. Market town of Settle is two miles away, with the best Fish n chips at the Fisherman restaurant/ takeaway.
156 residents recomanen
Malham Cove
Great circular walk which also covers Janet's Foss waterfall. A full day trip. Market town of Settle is two miles away, with the best Fish n chips at the Fisherman restaurant/ takeaway.
Located in Dunsop village, the official centre of the United Kingdom! Home made produce. River Ribble runs along side, plenty of beautiful walks.
Puddleducks Tea Room
Located in Dunsop village, the official centre of the United Kingdom! Home made produce. River Ribble runs along side, plenty of beautiful walks.