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All the United Kingdom England Clitheroe

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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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
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

Newchurch-in-Pendle, England

The Eye of God at Newchurch in Pendle

This mysterious eye has a debated purpose.
4 miles from Clitheroe
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