The 5 Best Museums in Clitheroe, England

May 17, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Clitheroe (/ˈklɪðəroʊ/ KLIDH-ə-roh) is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley, approximately 34 miles (55 km) northwest of Manchester, in Lancashire, England. It is near the Forest of Bowland, and is often used as a base for tourists visiting the area. In 2016, Clitheroe Built-up Area had an estimated population of 15,517.
Restaurants in Clitheroe

1. The Keep

18 Castlegate, Clitheroe BB7 1AZ England http://www.thekeep.online
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The Keep

This boutique art gallery in the heart of the Ribble Valley is a relaxed space in which to browse contemporary artworks and design-led unique homewares alongside handmade jewellery, ceramics, stylish books and even artist-made greetings cards. Nestled up a cobbled lane beneath the castle it showcases the work of Tony Bentley alongside other artists and makers in the region and beyond.

2. Clitheroe Castle

Clitheroe Castle Castle Hill, Clitheroe BB7 1BA England +44 1200 424568 [email protected] http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums/clitheroe-castle-museum.aspx
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Clitheroe Castle

The museum stands high on Castle Hill, in the shadow of the Castle Keep, an image which has dominated Clitheroe's skyline for over 800 years. The historic landmark of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble Valley offers a day of exploration for all the family. Our intriguing galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of history, heritage and geology of the local area. We have lots of activities for children in the museum - a competition hunt, dressing-up costumes, explorer back-packs (with hat and magnifying glass), craft activities and various interactive displays. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day of exploration and learning.

Reviewed By gazm135

A lovely place my son loves to go there would recommend a visit there very nice place lovely view from the top you can see Clitheroe from a excellent view

Castlegate Lee Carter house, Clitheroe BB7 1AZ England +44 1200 538385 [email protected] http://thelongitudegallery.co.uk
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Longitude Art Gallery

An independent art gallery showcasing local artistic talent from the North West. New exhibitions staged every two months.

Station Road Old Railway Station Clitheroe, Clitheroe England +44 1200 443071 http://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/platformgallery
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Platform Gallery

5. Knowle Top Studios

14 Castlegate, Clitheroe BB7 1AZ England +44 7575 177171 [email protected] http://www.knowletop.com/
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