Clitheroe Castle has been standing for more than eight hundred years, is accessible, to those with both visual and physical impairments, and offers a chance to see some of the heritage of the area.
Browsholme Hall is oldest private residence in Lancashire, and boasts both a hall and a Tithe barn. The hall’s steps into the entrance hall might be a little difficult for those with physical or visual impairments to navigate but the rest of the building is accessible to all. The Tithe Barn is fully accessible regardless of the visitor’s physical ability.
Ribble steam railway is somewhere for train and history enthusiasts, which is fully accessible to all visitors. It’s located not far from Preston, and offers three hour long train rides at a cost of £7.00 for adults.
Worden Park has flat and easy to navigate paths, around flower gardens and is popular with many visitors regardless of their age.
Samlesbury Hall is a residence in the local area dating from 1325, which has staff who know a good deal about the local history, and will dress in period costume while giving tours. It is improving the level of it’s access for visitors of all physical abilities, and offers a virtual tour of the property.
Euxton Cricket Club has a bar and has teams of different ages and abilities playing there.
The RAFA Club offers decent and inexpensive meals, with great service. It’s located close by Leyland Railway station.
Hogton Tower has been a fixture of the Ribble Valley for centuries, and sits in expansive grounds. The grounds are accessible to all, but the fact of the Tower’s age means that some of it is difficult for some visitors. There is a tea room offering excellent refreshments in the grounds.
Turbary Woods is a centre for wild birds, including owls and birds of prey. It’s a well established place, and is £5 for adults and £3 for concessions. It’s located not far from Preston.
Harris Museum is packed full of fascinating facts about the local area. It’s in Preston, and among the exhibits is a 13,500 elk skeleton retrieved from a street in Blackpool in 1970.
(Information correct as of 24 February 2016)
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