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Clitheroe Castle

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Clitheroe Castle

Castle Hill, Clitheroe, BB7 1BA
01200424568
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  • Monday11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thursday11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Friday11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Saturday11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Sunday11:00am - 4:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Visit Lancashire, Clitheroe Castle and Museum
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Clitheroe Castle sits proudly on top of its limestone mound dominating the local skyline for over 800 years. Stunning panoramic views of historic landscape can be seen from here with an award-winning Museum transporting you through 350 million years of local history. It is the first stop on the trail of The Snow Moon Festival.

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