Catering and a Castle in Clitheroe
In Brief. Clitheroe is a town of around 15,000 people in the Ribble Valley, though the river bypasses the town. The town itself seems to be centred on the small but ancient castle that occupies a limestone outcrop, with the town centre on one side and a park on the other. The castle can be visited in minutes, but is accompanied by a museum on the history of the area that can extend a visit. However, I partly (perhaps largely) came for the Bowland Beer Hall , which, along with the adjacent food hall , can certainly contribute to a visit. The Holmes Mill area What's Here? Arriving just before lunch, I headed for the Holmes Mill area, which includes a hotel, a formidable beer hall, a bustling food hall and a compact cinema. The Beer Hall lived up to expectations, with the rustic interior housing a daunting selection of draught beers, including a range from the local Bowland Brewery. Come by train or bring your own teetotal driver! I sampled some of the local beer and a tasty halloumi...