Towns & cities · North West England
Sawley
Sawley — village and civil parish in Lancashire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sawley, the nearest railway station is Clitheroe, located 5.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Sawley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 305 people. Address: BB7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Lancashire, UK". Coordinates: 53.9140°, -2.3410°.
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Official information
Sawley Abbey is the remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, located in a scenic area surrounded by hills. Visitors can explore the historical site and enjoy the picturesque grounds, which are suitable for picnics.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sawley is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England. The population of the civil parish was 305 at the 2001 Census, rising to 345 at the 2011 census. It is situated north-east of Clitheroe, on the River Ribble. It was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The parish adjoins the Ribble Valley parishes of Bolton-by-Bowland, Paythorne, Gisburn, Rimington, Downham, Chatburn and Grindleton.
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Background
History
Historically, Sawley fell under the Earl of Northumberland's Percy fee rather than being part of the neighbouring Lordship of Bowland. Sawley Abbey, a ruined abbey of Cistercian monks, is in the village. The abbey was founded in 1147 and dissolved in 1536. By the early 17th-century, the manor had come into the possession of James Hay, who in 1615 was created Lord Hay of Sawley, and later 1st Earl of Carlisle.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9140, -2.3410
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Sawley
- Postcode
- BB7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Population
- 305
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 5.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed over Christmas and New Year
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1835990 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sawley, Lancashire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sawley.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Downham Mill
Mills · 1.9 km
Grindleton
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St Leonard's Church, Downham
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St Leonard's Church, Downham
Cathedrals · 2.3 km
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Sawley is a village in Lancashire, North West England, with a population of 305. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 305
- Administrative county
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Ribble Valley
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Things to see in Sawley
16 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Sawley →
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Downham Mill
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Fooden Hall
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Sawley Abbey
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St Peter and St Paul's Church, Bolton-by-Bowland
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Swanside Bridge
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Sawley Abbey
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Sawley Bridge
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Calder Farm Campsite
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Holgates Ribble Valley
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The Spread Eagle
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Ling Hill
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Beacon Hill
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Nearby
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Spread Eagle
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📷 3Abbeys & priories · North West England
Sawley Abbey
Sawley Abbey — Cistercian monastery in Sawley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
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Sawley Abbey
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Sawley Bridge
Sawley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Swanside Bridge
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Places to stay
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Calder Farm Campsite
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Holgates Ribble Valley
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Cross Lane Caravan and Camping Park
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Edisford Bridge Farm Camping & Caravan Site
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Clitheroe Camping & Caravanning Club
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Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
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The Spread Eagle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawley?
- Sawley is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7), in the parish of Sawley.
- What is Sawley?
- Sawley — village and civil parish in Lancashire, UK.
- How do I get to Sawley?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7.
- Is Sawley a protected site?
- Yes — Sawley is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sawley free to visit?
- Yes, Sawley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sawley?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7.