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

Updated October 18, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Clitheroe

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, England

Clitheroe Castle

The second smallest castle keep in England.

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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, England

Whalley Viaduct

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

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, 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

Newchurch-in-Pendle, England

The Last Clarion House

At this snack-shack in the bucolic British countryside, you can still get a slice of socialism with your spot of tea.

5 miles from Clitheroe

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Clitheroe

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

Updated October 18, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Clitheroe

Clitheroe, England

Holmes Mill

Clitheroe, England

Clitheroe Castle

Lancashire, England

Cromwell's Bridge

Whalley, England

Whalley Viaduct

Sawley, England

Sawley Abbey

Stonyhurst, England

Stonyhurst Hall

Newchurch-in-Pendle, England

The Last Clarion House

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