Ribchester, Lancashire

There's lots to see and do in Lancashire. A hot air balloon flight may be perfect for a birthday gift or special celebration.

The ancient village of Ribchester is in a rural setting to the south-east of Longridge. Ribchester is reached from Longridge along the B6245, alongside the Spade Hill Reservoirs and down the country lane past the Ribchester Community Hospital, entering the village from the north-west. It is reached from the M6 then along the A59 (Whalley Road), left onto the B6245 (Barker Brow) which crosses the River Ribble and bends round to the west.

The River Ribble flows close to the village where some remains of Roman Baths of the six acre Roman Fort, Bremetennacvm, can be seen. The Parish Church of St. Wilfred and its graveyard is west of the Roman Museum, behind which are the ruins of a Roman grain store All are within a short walk from the riverside road where resting wild birds can be seen on the sandy banks of the river. There are many interesting old stone cottages lining the streets and old public houses within the village.

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