PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

In Gisburn, 1.7 miles away, there is a traditional pub with an extensive menu, an Italian restaurant, an English restaurant, plus a diner. There is also a hotel and restaurant just outside Gisburn.

There is another pub in Rimington also 1.7 miles and within a ten minute drive many more place to eat and drink.

In addition you can choose from a great selection of fine pubs and restaurants, all within a 20* minute drive of Foxhill Barn.

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

For a selection of places to go see our sightseeing page

Bashall Barn Gift shop and visitor centre web site

Unique and Wooden Toys, educational and fun wooden toys web site

Equine Therapy Centre at Rathmell web site

Bowland Wildboar Park web site

Stocks Fly Fishery web site
Stocks Reservoir the largest fishery in the North West of England and also a superb place to go for a walk.

Hodder Valley Show A traditional agricultural and horticultural show.

GENERAL

Forest of Bowland web site

Lancashire County Council Environment Department web site

Walks and pubs in the forest of Bowland web site

VILLAGE WEB SITES

Gisburn village web site

Bolton by Bowland web site

LEAFLETS TO DOWNLOAD PDF FORMAT

Gisburn Forest Guide (PDF 313kb)

Stocks Reservoir Walk (PDF 610kb)

Slaidburn Local Attractions & Activities (PDF 4,089kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Map (PDF 4,589kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB General Information (PDF 4,029kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Access Land (PDF 6,420kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Treading Carefully (PDF 268kb)

Bowland By Bike (PDF 3,466kb)

North Lancashire Bridleway ( most sections also suitable for walking and cycling) (2.48mb PDF)

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Local Events

May

June

8th June Sawley Village Plant Sale Sawley Village Hall, nr. Clitheroe 11.00-4.00.

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Slaidburn Steam & Vintage Vehicle Display Steam Engines, Vintage Cars, Vintage Tractors, Fairground Organs, Craft Fair, Side Shows, Rural Crafts, and Children's Fairground.

The Bowland Festival Discover the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Experts who live and work in the area will show you why Bowland - with its magnificent wildlife and landscape - really is an outstanding place to visit. www.bowlandfestival.com

August

NORTHWEST FLY FISHING FESTIVALStocks Reservoir Fly Fishery  Sunday 17th August 2008 (Provsional) A new yearly event for all fly fishing enthusiasts and the best opportunity to try out and learn about this fascinating sport and pastime. Festival Web Site

Ribble Valley Vintage Club Vintage car ralley Military Section, Steam Engines, Lorries, Tractors, Barn Engines, Equipment, Trade Stands, Motor Cycles, Auto Jumble, Cars, Cycles & Model Craft Tent, Arena Events, Catering, Fairground, Bar.Vintage Auction on the Saturday.

September

Hodder Valley Agricultural Show Traditional agricultural and horticultural show for the whole family with many attractions including cattle, sheep, heavy horses, vintage tractors, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts. www.hoddervalleyshow.co.uk

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