Historic Market Town

Clitheroe is a vibrant market town with a bustling high street and side streets full of character, revealing independent shops, galleries and eateries and more. Fancy a bit of shopping during your visit to the Ribble Valley? In Clitheroe, you’re at the right place. On the high street and quaint side streets, there are charming bookshops, crafts stores, and homeware boutiques galore. Foodies also won’t be disappointed – enjoy take – home treats from Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop, Holmes Mill’s food hall, and D Byrne’s Wine Merchants, housed in a wonderful old shop with a staggering selection of the finest quality wines and spirits to be found under one roof. There are also a number of galleries and studios displaying a selection of local talent.
Clitheroe is located in the heart of the Ribble Valley, a market town with a rich culture, old and new. Clitheroe’s historic market is held several times a week, it offers an impressive selection of fresh local food, crafts, homeware, and more. Once a year, the marketplace joins the rest of the town centre in hosting the Clitheroe Food Festival – stall after stall of delicious local produce to sample and take home.


The town is especially well known for its Norman castle keep, which overlooks the high street and offers a gorgeous panoramic view over the Ribble Valley. For a small fee, you can enter the interactive castle museum and learn more about the castle and the area. Clitheroe Castle also has a splendid 16 acres of grounds to explore. With a playground, labyrinth, and bandstand, there’s something for all the family.



Speaking of food and drink, Clitheroe is a highly sought-after destination for wining and dining. Whether you’re thirsty for a craft ale or a freshly mixed cocktail, you’ll easily find your calling in one of the town’s trendy breweries and bars.

Also popular, by day and by night, is the converted textile factory – Holmes Mill. A unique collection of local, industrial heritage, food, drink and entertainment. Offering a food hall, patisserie, beer hall, and live music events, Holmes Mill is a trend-setting social hub that attracts visitors from far and wide.
To complement the town’s vibrant culture, Clitheroe has many green spaces for relaxing. One favourite is Edisford Bridge on the edge of town where you can paddle in the River Ribble, ride on
a miniature steam train, picnic on the banks, and maybe even catch a visit from the ice cream van!


Ever-flourishing, Clitheroe has a lot to offer. For more information on sights and what’s on in Clitheroe, head to the Platform Gallery and Visitor Information Centre on Station Road.
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