The Atlas Obscura Guide To Clitheroe

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Clitheroe, England

Updated October 18, 2021

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Unusual Attractions in Clitheroe

The Engine Room.

Clitheroe, England

Holmes Mill

This historic former textile mill now houses a brewery, hotel, and what's believed to be the longest bar in the United Kingdom.

Clitheroe Castle

Clitheroe, England

Clitheroe Castle

The second smallest castle keep in England.

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Cromwell’s Bridge

Lancashire, England

Cromwell's Bridge

Oliver Cromwell marched his army over this narrow bridge to victory at the Battle of Preston in 1648.

2 miles from Clitheroe

Whalley Viaduct

Whalley, England

Whalley Viaduct

A fantastic example of Victorian railway engineering with two unusual decorative features.

3 miles from Clitheroe

The passage through the gatehouse looking west.

Whalley, England

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

Drive or walk through part of a former medieval monastery

3 miles from Clitheroe

Remains of the Abbey’s latrines or reredorter

Sawley, England

Sawley Abbey

The last two abbots of this monastery were both executed by Henry VIII.

3 miles from Clitheroe

Stonyhurst College

Stonyhurst, England

Stonyhurst Hall

The grounds of this Catholic boarding school are said to have inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and J.R.R. Tolkien.

3 miles from Clitheroe

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