Clitheroe Castle and Museum

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Clitheroe Castle

Clitheroe Castle and Museum

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  Local Authority 

What is it –  Castle or Fort, Museum or Gallery 

When is it from – Medieval

Clitheroe Castle, built in 1186 by the Norman, Robert de Lacy, is reputedly one of the smallest castles in England.  Nevertheless, it occupies a strategic location in the Ribble Valley and was in use during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century – but wrecked by Parliamentary Forces during the Civil War.  There is not much to see now, but parts of the keep and inner curtain wall remain. There is a pleasant walk on castle mount and great views of the town and countryside, over to Pendle Hill, from the castle walls.

Clitheroe Castle houses a good local museum dedicated to local history, folklore and geography, located in the former castle steward’s house (18th century).

Entry to the castle and grounds is free, but there is a charge for adults to see the museum.

 


Address
Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1BA 

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