Local Attractions in Chipping and the Forest of Bowland

Chipping is an award-winning village within Ribble Valley, in the Forrest of Bowland. This page cannot do justice to the depth of history and beauty, which it contains. While enjoying your Luxury self catering holiday.

Within one hour reach of all the regions major cities, including Preston, Liverpool, Manchester & Leeds other tourable destinations include the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. But let us not forget that the Forrest of Bowland is in itself. The forest of Bowland is the eleventh largest of the designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. The Queen recently confirmed that the Forest of Bowland is the place in England that she would most like to retire to.

Within the Village enjoy the hub of weekly activities at the village hall with yoga, badminton & aerobics. Enjoy shopping at the Post Office and craft centre reputed to be the country's oldest trading store since records began. The local butcher offers excellent quality home reared meat and poultry and have recently intoduced 'Uncle Bob's' farmhouse ice cream in a range of tasty flavours.

Visit the local pubs, , the 'Tillotsons' with good home cooked food and a friendly atmosphere, or the  'Sun Inn', famous through out Lancashire for haunting tale of Lizzy Dean its resident ghost. Also with high acclaim is the Cobbled Corner Cafe, a cafe by which can also offer quality outside catering if you are visiting in larger numbers.

For great days out visit the internationally renowned Ribchester Roman Garrison and Museum, Stoneyhurst College, a truly majestic sigh. Cromwell's Bridge, Clitheroe Castle and Whalley Abbey to name but a few. View our links page for further details on these attractions and more.

Whatever your style, Wolfen Mill luxury self catering holiday accommodation can provide your sort of holiday break.