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    Clitheroe Castle

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    Clitheroe Castle Castle Hill, Clitheroe BB7 1BA, England
    Open today: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    “Great views”

    Smallest Norman keep in England. Not much to see at the castle but the views are breathtaking... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Chris M
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    Clitheroe, United Kingdom
    “A very early 11th Centuary Mot and Bailey Castle originaly Wooden Stockade on top,now Stone and mutch extended,it would”

    A Few Steps but WHAT A VIEW)omg.There is mutch speculation as to the massive hole in one side of... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    anubisdoggod
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    Lancaster District, United Kingdom
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    The museum stands high on Castle Hill, in the shadow of the Castle Keep, an image which has dominated Clitheroe's skyline for over 800 years. The historic landmark of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble Valley offers a day of exploration for all...more
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    All reviewswar memorialribble valleyfantastic viewsbowling greenatrium cafeworth the climbsurrounding countrysideplay arealovely cafewell worth a visitnice walktreasure huntlocal historysmall museumband standinformative museumtown centre
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great views

    Smallest Norman keep in England. Not much to see at the castle but the views are breathtaking. Museum at the side is worth a visit and often has things going on

    Thank Chris M
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A very early 11th Centuary Mot and Bailey Castle originaly Wooden Stockade on top,now Stone and mutch extended,it would

    A Few Steps but WHAT A VIEW)omg.There is mutch speculation as to the massive hole in one side of the Keep,Cronwells Cannon were fireing from adjasent hill.

    Thank anubisdoggod
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great castle

    This is a great castle ruin. With a great museum. The views from the top of the museum. The climb to it is a bit steep but worth it.

    Thank williamskdn
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great view

    Overlooking the charming town of clitheroe, the castle is a bit of a steep walk. There is a choice of steps or slope to get to it, once there , it is free access to get to the tower, which gives a chance to see...More

    Thank gshelme2
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Brilliant!

    I'll be honest here,right from the off.I can actually see this place from my house but I don't think I've been in the castle museum for 20 years...until recently.we go to the park all the time as the kids love it.if you combine the park...More

    Thank alixjay
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Fun family day

    Great views from the top of the castle. Cafe and small Museum with Plenty of Art for the Art lovers. Play area for the kids with a regular visit from from an Ice Cream van in the castle grounds. Public toilets on site, skate park...More

    Thank ChrisTilbury
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Find

    Set in a very nice village that is worth a look around. The castle itself is free to get to visit and has amazing views of the surrounding areas. The museum is worth a look and great for the kids as there are interactive exhibits...More

    Thank Tonyhealy77
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice enough

    Not a bad castle, smaller than we expected but lovely friendly staff, the pirate trail that runs during the summer holidays was a lovely activity and the kids play areas were nice enough too. Filled a couple of hours but we didn’t look round the...More

    Thank Mary N
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Clever clitheroe

    Great for a wet day. Good for kids. Very interesting. Lots to see and there is a cafe as well. Take the kids and give it a try.

    Thank Barry M
    Reviewed 19 August 2018 via mobile
    Brilliant

    Nice walk up to the top where the views are amazing and plenty to see and do in the gardens Dogs welcome aswell as behaves children lol Wish it was warmer for the visit !!

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    Labman50
    27 July 2018|
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    Response from DottieInDubai | Reviewed this property |
    Dogs can be walked in the castle grounds but cannot go in the cafe.
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    ShelleyR578
    13 April 2018|
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    Response from James H | Reviewed this property |
    The Musuem and Atrium cafe is accessible by lift and ramp to both levels ant the terrace. You can drop of and there are some spaces and disabled parking also.
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    megstermoo
    11 January 2018|
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    Response from LMuseums | Property representative |
    The castle is on top of a small hill in the town centre - about a 5 minute walk from the main street. It is an attractive walk through landscaped gardens with lots of benches and resting places. We have limited parking up by... More
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