Ribble Valley Holidays

Ribble Valley holidays – An area of outstanding natural beauty
Take a relaxing holiday in the Ribble Valley, East Lancashire. Ribble Valley holidays are perfect for getting back to nature, enjoying a romantic weekend away, sightseeing, hiking holidays and much more besides. The Ribble Valley is a region of the north-west of the UK which is dominated by the Forest of Bowland, a dedicated Area of outstanding natural beauty and seemingly tailor-made for walking holidays and cycling holidays, bird-watching, fishing, horse-riding and other peaceful, life-affirming activities. The Ribble Valley contains more than 40 villages, most of which are in many ways untouched by modern development, and retain a picturesque, unspoilt charm. While it’s a popular UK tourist destination, you can walk in the countryside for miles in virtual solitude, or head for the market towns of Clitheroe and Longridge for friendly bustle, before taking a city break in Preston for its nightlife or visiting seaside resort Blackpool for its family fun rides and UK beach holiday traditions.

Ribble Valley Holidays – Sightseeing and family attractions
In fact there’s a surprising range of things to do for all the family on holiday in the Ribble Valley. Clitheroe Castle and Museum, the Ribble Valley Railway, Clitheroe’s Grand Theatre, Whalley Abbey and Ribchester Roman Museum offer a tremendous range of activities, while couples and families looking for a walking holiday will enjoy hiking the Tolkein Trail and the Pendle Witch Trail through incredible rural scenery. Alternatively, you can follow your stomach on the Ribble Valley Food Trail, and take in some of Lancashire’s best recipes. Ribble Valley pubs and restaurants have a great reputation, and the Red Pump Inn in Bashall Eaves was listed in the Michelin Guide for Dining Out in Pubs 2009.

Holidays in the Ribble Valley – Cheap places to stay and luxury hotels
While going on holiday in the Ribble Valley means visiting one of the north-west’s most affluent areas, you’ll find cheap accommodation as well as luxury hotels like Northcote Manor. Camping holidays and caravan holidays are an affordable way to stay in the Ribble Valley (there’s even a naturist campsite for the more adventurous); bed and breakfasts can be found in almost every village and hamlet, and there are plenty of self-catering cottages dotted around the area.