Lancashire & The Ribble Valley

Monday 3 June

We travel to our hotel, with comfort stops on route.

Tuesday 4 June

Today we take a cruise on one of the waterway's seven wonders to the Lune Aqueduct. On departing we cruise past the refurbished mills once the home of the local company of Storey Brothers famous for its plastics and wallpapers. A great view of the magnificent spire of the cathedral is captured as the boat passes underneath. Once through the city centre the boat cruises through the suburban outskirts and into the North Lancashire countryside before arriving at the 100-foot structure that is the Lune Aqueduct. Subject to weather conditions passengers may alight and take in the views from the top of the Aqueduct. A one-hour and forty-five-minute cruise. The views include the cityscape and the river Lune. On a clear day, you can see as far as North Yorkshire and the flat-topped hill of Ingleborough. The return journey includes impressive views of Lancaster Castle.
Afterwards we enjoy some free time to explore the city of Lancaster.

Wednesday 5 June

Today we are joined by the David Johns for a guided tour of Clitheroe, Whalley and the enchanting Ribble Valley.

Thursday 6 June

After breakfast, we make our way to the market town of Garstang to visit Dewlay Cheesemakers, which has earned the reputation for making the very best Lancashire cheeses. We will enjoy a tour of the factory, cheese-tasting and also the chance to buy their products in the shop.
Afterwards, we visit Salmesbury Hall, a beautiful half-timbered medieval house with a dramatic and turbulent history. It's one of the most beautiful historic homes of Lancashire, a haven for history lovers, where the past meets the present.

Friday 7 June

After a full English breakfast we return home to Devon.

D=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast