The Catholic College, established by the Jesuits in the 17th Century and housing many historic arte facts, moved to Stonyhurst 200 years ago to avoid persecution in France. Arthur Conan Doyle was one of its most famous scholars. Another magnificent building is Browsholme Hall, often open to the public during the summer and family home of the Parker family for more than 500 years. Guided tours by members of the present generation show fascinating relics and details of the house. The Ribble Valley plays host to some of the finest villages in the country.
Every village has a unique charm and character, many with unusual shops and cosy pubs.
The village of Waddington is a well loved local landmark, with an attractive public garden in the village centre giving glimpses of the Old Hall. He stayed here for a year until he was betrayed to the Yorkists and captured just outside Clitheroe. The Ribble Valley has a wealth of beautiful old village churches. Come stay with us and our enchanting valley will soon have you under its spell. Legions of visitors find themselves coming back time and time again after discovering this magical part of the world, with its sublime rolling hills, majestic rivers and its unspoilt villages.