About the location
GISBURN
Clitheroe 9 miles, Skipton 11 miles, Settle 11 miles, Yorkshire Dales National Park 6 miles and the Trough of Bowland 4 miles
Gisburn is a charming village nestled in the peaceful Ribble Valley between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales. Boasting remains of its history through its cobblestones and church of St. Mary's, the village makes a lovely location to spend your holidays where you can appreciate beautiful scenery and quaint amenities to match. Within the village itself you can also find a deli, a delicious Italian restaurant and even a hairdressers where you can get glammed up before heading into the vibrant nearby town of Barnoldswick for an evening of dining, drinking, and dancing. The village is also home to an exquisite 18th-century country house, Gisburn Park, a Grade I listed building now used as a hospital, it's a true historical wonder, perfect for the culture vulture. For an evening of lively entertainment, the Gisburn Festival Hall provides the perfect opportunity to live life like a local, with social, leisure and recreational events being held throughout the year, it's well-worth a visit no matter the time of year you're staying. Settled next to the scenic lands of the Forest of Bowland AONB, here you can find farm parks and gardens, a multitude of fabulous walking and cycling routes, and even the opportunity to star gaze in the truly dark skies of Bowland, offering little light pollution and home to legendary beasts and mythical figures, it makes a fantastic spot to spend an evening with your loved ones. With the Yorkshire Dales National Park within close proximity too, be sure to take a trip here to experience even more tranquil lands and an abundance of attractions such as museums, historical landmarks and even a brewery where you can take a guided tour to find out about the famous ales of Black Sheep Brewery. With wonderful links to Leeds and Manchester too, Gisburn makes an ideal base for your holiday no matter what type of adventure you're seeking.