How to spend a day in Wiswell – Lancashire’s poshest village

Back in April, Wiswell was named one of the UK’s poshest villages by The Telegraph, which used exclusive research provided by Savills.

The newspaper shared the average house price in the village – £687,878 – and that it was included in the list thanks to its “award-winning gastropub” and location near the Forest of Bowland, among other factors.

How to spend a day in Wiswell

Pendle Hill

On a clear day, you might like to start by walking up nearby Pendle Hill to take in the stunning countryside views.

Visit the cafe at the bottom of the hill for your morning refreshments, whether that’s a hot drink or a full English breakfast.

The Freemasons

Need a pick-me-up or want to try some of the best food in Lancashire? Visit the Freemasons.

This award-winning gastropub has plenty on the menu and has been praised by visitors on Tripadvisor, where it has a 4.2-rating from 1,235 reviews.

One customer said: “Beautifully appointed, comfortable room, excellent food with duck liver parfait and sable dessert outstanding cooking, all the time we and our dog were well looked after by Andrew and the rest of the staff.”

This person shared: “This was our second visit for Sunday lunch but our first staying overnight and it didn’t disappoint.

“Sunday lunch was amazing – from the breads, amouse bouche, the most tender beef and best ever sticky toffee pudding!

“The room was immaculate, beautifully decorated and so quiet .

“Special mention to Andrew, Jackson and Joe – all so friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating – thank you all for making our trip so enjoyable!”

Spring Wood

If you’ve got some energy left, you could explore Spring Wood, “one of Lancashire’s best-loved bluebell spots”, according to The Telegraph’s prettiest villages list.

The Woodland Trust says: “There is an access for all route, one leading to the centre of the wood, suitable for buggies and trampers, and a steeper path, climbing to the summit via the arboretum.”

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Holmes Mill

Alternatively, or maybe even in addition to The Freemasons, you can head to Holmes Mill in Clitheroe to celebrate Lancashire’s food and drink.

It’s around a 10-minute drive from Wiswell and has a beer and food hall, plus a hotel and other restaurants.

You might even catch some entertainment there.

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Bowling in Clitheroe

If you’re looking for a fun and family-friendly activity while in the area, you could move over to Clitheroe’s Boiler House Bowling.

It’s even more challenging than your usual bowling night out as it’s duckpin bowling rather than ten-pin bowling.

This means smaller lanes and bowling balls, “making a strike even harder to achieve”, according to Visit Lancashire.

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