Clitheroe
In the TV series Lost, Charlie famously referred to Clitheroe as ‘the arse end of nowhere.’ He couldn’t have been further from the truth.
It may be a small market town, but it’s a friendly little community in the middle of some of the most beautiful countryside in North West England. It enjoys a great reputation for its independent specialist shops, a refreshing change from the major chain stores that seem to dominate most town centres these days.
Clitheroe Market is held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The first and third Tuesday of each month also sees a wonderful farmers’ market.
Clitheroe Castle stands on a 100 ft limestone crag and overlooks the town.
Hotels
| Name | Online Booking |
|---|---|
| Eaves Hall Country Hotel |  |
Attractions
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Clitheroe Castle | One of the oldest buildings in Lancashire. |
Pubs & Restaurants
| Name | Location | Map | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & Royal | Castle Street | [View Map] | Former coaching house situated just below Clitheroe Castle. Also offers accommodation. Famous guests include Ghandi, Sir Winston Churchill, and Sir Frank Whittle. The stables now house a number of shops such as Taste and Pink Whiskers. |
| Weezos | Parson Lane | [View Map] | Modern European restaurant close to Clitheroe Castle. Les Routiers Best Restaurant in the North 2007. |
Shops
| Name | Location | Map | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Markets | Station Road | [View Map] | Farmers market 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month. General market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Antique/flea market Friday. |
| Cowmans Famous Sausage Shop | 13 Castle Street | [View Map] | Offers over 70 types of sausages, with a minimum of 75% meat content. |
| D Byrne & Co | 12 King Street | [View Map] | Stocks well over 1,000 wines. Widely regarded as the UK’s finest independent wine retailer. |
| Dawson’s | 56 King Street | [View Map] | Family-owned department store. Product ranges include Weber barbeques, Denby pottery, Dorma bedding, Royal Worcester, Royal Copenhagen, Moorcroft Pottery, and Radley handbags and accessories. |
| Emporium, The | Moor Lane | [View Map] | Interior furnishings, coffee shop, wine bar and brasserie! |
| Ken Varey’s Outdoor World | 4 New Market Street | [View Map] | Huge range of outdoor clothing and equipment. |
| Pink Whiskers | 3a Swan Courtyard | [View Map] | Workshop offering bespoke furniture for pets |
| Roundstone Books | 29 Moor Lane | [View Map] | Specialises in antique and rare books. |
| Sara’s Toychest | 37 Castle Street | [View Map] | High quality children’s toys and clothing. |
| Taste | 2 Swan Courtyard | [View Map] | Delicatessen offering a wide selection of local and regional fine food, organic wines, and speciality beers. Cafe with outdoor courtyard serving tea, coffee, lunches, and light snacks. |
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