Shops in the Ribble Valley
The Ribble Valley is heaven for shoppers seeking independent and specialist retail stores. Most are found in Clitheroe but don’t forget to check out the surrounding villages and countryside.
| Name | Location | Map | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bashall Barn | Bashall Town Farm, Twitter Lane, Bashall Eaves | [View Map] | Farm shop in the Forest of Bowland offering local produce, hampers, gifts, and children’s toys. Café. |
| Carmen Rose | Church Street, Ribchester | [View Map] | Traditional English tea shop set in an old barn. Specialises in local produce, homemade cakes and scones. A log fire welcomes walkers and cyclists. Gift shop upstairs sells local artwork, local foods, gifts, and flowers. |
| Clitheroe Markets | Station Road, Clitheroe | [View Map] | Farmers market 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month. General market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Antique/flea market Friday. |
| Cosgroves | 64 – 70 King Street, Whalley | [View Map] | Designer menswear. |
| Cowmans Famous Sausage Shop | 13 Castle Street, Clitheroe | [View Map] | Offers over 70 types of sausages, with a minimum of 75% meat content. |
| D Byrne & Co | 12 King Street, Clitheroe | [View Map] | Stocks well over 1,000 wines. Widely regarded as the UK’s finest independent wine retailer. |
| Dawson’s | 56 King Street, Clitheroe | [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, Clitheroe | [View Map] | Interior furnishings, coffee shop, wine bar and brasserie! |
| Farmhouse Antiques | 23 Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland | [View Map] | Antiques and collectables. |
| Fuelmizas | Bee Mill, Preston Road, Ribchester | [View Map] | Stoves, cookers and fireplaces. Top brands including Aga and Rayburn. |
| Hanson’s Garden Centre | Whalley Road, Barrow | [View Map] | Garden centre overlooking Pendle Hill. Garden sheds, summerhouses, terracotta pots, water features, barbeques, birdhouses, garden care products, pet supplies, indoor plants and more. Tea shop and children’s play area. |
| Holden Clough Nursery | Holden, Bolton-by-Bowland | [View Map] | Nursery specialising in alpine and rock garden plants, herbaceous perennials, climbing plants, dwarf conifers, and ornamental grasses. |
| Ken Varey’s Outdoor World | 4 New Market Street, Clitheroe | [View Map] | Huge range of outdoor clothing and equipment. |
| Maureen Cookson | George Street, Whalley | [View Map] | 2 floors of ladies fashions and accessories. |
| Melt | Backridge Farm Business Centre, Twitter Lane, Bashall Eaves | [View Map] | Handmade scented candles, fragrances and body products, jewellery, and more. |
| Pendle Antiques Centre | Union Mill, Watt Street, Sabden | [View Map] | Art, antiques and architectural items. |
| Pink Whiskers | 3a Swan Courtyard, Clitheroe | [View Map] | Workshop offering bespoke furniture for pets |
| Poshu | 3 Accrington Road, Whalley | [View Map] | Women’s designer shoes and bags. |
| Roundstone Books | 29 Moor Lane, Clitheroe | [View Map] | Specialises in antique and rare books. |
| Sara’s Toychest | 37 Castle Street, Clitheroe | [View Map] | High quality children’s toys and clothing. |
| Taste | 2 Swan Courtyard, Clitheroe | [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. |