Museums · North West England
Clitheroe Castle Museum
In or near Chatburn.
Clitheroe Castle Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
John Tustin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clitheroe Castle Museum is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Clitheroe Castle Museum is located in a historic building that showcases 350 million years of local history. Visitors can explore modern galleries featuring artifacts and exhibits related to the area's heritage, including the story of the castle itself. The museum is situated within the grounds of Clitheroe Castle, offering stunning views of the Ribble Valley.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clitheroe Castle Museum is located in North-West England. This museum is situated within the historic Clitheroe Castle, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The museum showcases local history and heritage, offering insights into the area's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.8701, -2.3931
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Clitheroe
- Postcode
- BB7 1BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Phone
- 01200 424 568
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday 11:00am to 04:00pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.lancashire.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/341220392 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clitheroe Castle Museum?
- Clitheroe Castle Museum is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 1BE), in the parish of Clitheroe.
- What is Clitheroe Castle Museum?
- Clitheroe Castle Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clitheroe Castle Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 1BE.
- Is Clitheroe Castle Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Clitheroe Castle Museum is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Clitheroe Castle Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 1BE.