Gisburn Forest

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Nestled in the Forest of Bowland in North East corner of Lancashire, Gisburn Forest is a secluded woodland area popular for its mountain biking trail and views over Stocks Reservoir. The forest also harbours a ‘Forest Den Cafe’ within its leafy clutches and plays host to the music and beer festival, Cloudspotting.

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Telephone: 01200 446387 Visit Now

Admission Charges

Free

Services and Facilities

Car park, bike trails and cafe

What's on near Gisburn Forest

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Morecambe Poetry Festival 2024 at various venues

Our Tourist Telescope is set on the coast – more specifically, Morecambe Poetry Festival, back for a third year with an impressive line-up now spread over two venues: the wonderful Winter Gardens and upstairs at The King’s Arms.

from £65.00
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Pixies at The Piece Hall

Legendary American rock band Pixies are bringing their unmistakable and era-defining sound to The Piece Hall.

from £47.50

Where to go near Gisburn Forest

Gisburne Park

Gisburne Park is one of Lancashire’s finest private estates. A thousand acres of picturesque Ribble Valley countryside, owned and managed by Guy Hindley and family

North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Dales Guides

The self-described ‘adventure specialists’ at Yorkshire Dales Guides are dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences in this spectacular part of the world.

The Grand Venue Clitheroe

By offering an exciting entertainment programme and a diverse range of participatory performing arts, The Grand’s vision is to bring wholesome engagement of the Arts to individuals of all ages. This journey begins from the early years and continues every step of the way through to adulthood through our various performing arts-based activities and projects.

Clitheroe
Museum
Clitheroe Castle

Clitheroe Castle sits proudly on top of its limestone mound dominating the local skyline for over 800 years.

Pendle Hill
Lancashire
Tourist Attraction
Pendle Hill

Most famous for its links to the now notorious witch trials of 1612, Pendle Hill and its surrounding towns and villages are a truly bewitching area of Lancashire. History and legend has woven a spell over Pendle.

Lancashire
Restaurant
The White Swan
at Fence

The White Swan at Fence is a gastro-pub with much to brag about. Delicious drinks and fantastic food has got this pub a Michelin Star.

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Hotel
Northcote Hotel

Northcote’s luxury hotel perfectly matches its Michelin-star restaurant, nestled in the Ribble Valley hills on the edge of the Forest of Bowland.

Blackburn
Restaurant
Northcote

Northcote’s Michelin-star restaurant is the jewel in the crown of the Ribble Valley.

Culture Guides

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Literature Events in Manchester and the North

In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.