Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe

Name: Clitheroe Castle
Address: 1BA Castle St, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1200 442630

#1 among attractions in Clitheroe

Top attraction, Historical place, History museum, Romanesque architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

Clitheroe Castle is a ruined early medieval castle in Clitheroe in Lancashire, England. It was the caput of the Honour of Clitheroe, a vast estate stretching along the western side of the Pennines. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 53°52'13"N, 2°23'36"W

Address

1BA Castle StClitheroe BB7 2BT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1200 442630

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Day trips

Clitheroe Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Swan Court Shopping Arcade, St Michael and St John Church, Clitheroe Castle Museum, St Mary Magdalene's Church.

~710 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Swan Court Shopping Arcade, Clitheroe
4 min walk • Swan Court Shopping Arcade or Swan Courtyard is an open-air shopping centre in the town of Clitheroe in Lancashire, England.
~570 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Michael and St John Church, Clitheroe
3 min walk • St Michael and St John the Evangelist Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. It is situated on Lowergate road close to the centre of the town. It was endowed in 1799 by the great Catholic philanthropist, Thomas Weld, and staffed by members of the Society of Jesus.
~50 ftE
Romanesque architecture, Museum, History museum
Clitheroe Castle Museum, Clitheroe
1 min walk • Clitheroe Castle Museum is located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, in the former Steward's House, a Grade II listed building that was built in the 18th century to house the steward of Clitheroe Castle.
~1630 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Clitheroe
8 min walk • St Mary Magdalene's Church is located in Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. It is the Anglican parish church of the town, and is in the deanery of Whalley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn.
~1220 ftNE
Library
Clitheroe Library, Clitheroe
6 min walk • Clitheroe Library is a Carnegie library in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. It was opened in 1905.
~840 ftN
53°52'21"N • 2°23'40"W
Platform Gallery, Clitheroe
5 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Low Moor, Clitheroe
18 min walk • Low Moor is a hamlet which is part of the town of Clitheroe, located in Lancashire, England. It is situated two miles southwest of Clitheroe proper. It is significant for being a well documented mill village.
~410 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Ribble Valley, Clitheroe
2 min walk • Ribble Valley is a local government district with borough status within the non-metropolitan county of Lancashire, England. The total population of the non-metropolitan district at the 2011 Census was 57,132. Its council is based in Clitheroe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Clitheroe Castle open?

Clitheroe Castle is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Clitheroe Castle?

Nearby attractions include Clitheroe Castle Museum, Clitheroe (1 min walk), Ribble Valley, Clitheroe (2 min walk), St Michael and St John Church, Clitheroe (3 min walk), Platform Gallery, Clitheroe (5 min walk).

How to get to Clitheroe Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clitheroe Castle:

Bus

Pendle Club • Lines: M2 (2 min walk)
Castle Gate • Lines: M2 (3 min walk)

Train

Clitheroe (7 min walk)