Where to eat and drink

New Inn, Skipton Old Road:  (Tel:  01282 864068)

The Inn was well established by 1816 and probably named, because it was a 'new' building on the site of an earlier Inn.  The tenant was a John Spencer, who spent a spell in the House of Correction for refusing to maintain his illegitimate twins by a young servant girl.  He was already married to Barbara Elliott, whom he left in charge of the New Inn, and she fell in with some counterfeit coin makers from Manchester.   The Inn gained a reputation for being a forgers' den when she began to issue counterfeit coins in the change. 

The New Inn is believed to be one of the most haunted pubs in Pendle, tradition has it that a ghost connected with a Cavalier who died in conflict in the neighbourhood roams the pub.  Others suggested that it is connected with the Old Quaker burial ground nearby, for gravestones were used to form a part of a retaining wall.  During the 1960's a number of renovations were carried out at the inn and successive landlords have heard strange unexplained noises in the night.

Hare & Hounds Country Inn & Restaurant, Skipton Road. Tel:

Pictures of the Hare and Hounds Inn date back to the late 17th century and was used as a coaching inn to accommodate travellers between London and Edinburgh.  The smithy and stables can still be seen at the rear.  The inn was patronised by the gentlemen of the district before they went hare coursing, a popular sport in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Today, the buildings once used to shod horses, have now been converted into a new commercial kitchen and en suite guest rooms and facilities. The Hare and Hounds has been awarded entry into Camra's Good Beer Guide and had recently been nominated for a good food award for its in house restaurant.

Hole in the Wall, Towngate.  Tel: 

The original Hall in the Wall was probably the oldest of the '3 Foulridge Pubs' said to date back to the 1600's.  This was knocked down to make way for the present one which was constructed in 1899.  One of the most unusual stories connect with this public house is the tale of the unfortunate 'Foulridge Cow' or 'Buttercup' which fell into the canal and swam the length of the mile tunnel and was revived by alcohol.  The story is remembered by pictures on display in the bar area.

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Canal cruises operate from the old wharf and continues a long tradition of leisure.  Cruises can be enjoyed on board the 'Marton Emperor' which is available for afternoon tours and cruises tailored to individual parties and special occasions.  Visitors can travel through the tunnel or along the canal's beautiful summit level.  On all trips the Buffet/Bar is open serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments.                  www.boattrips.info

The Country Park is set in an idyllic location surrounded by breathtaking countryside.  A perfect place in which to walk, cycle of just relax.  You can enjoy the picnic site, information and study centres in the Pepper Mill Barn.  There is also a craft centre selling local crafts and handmade goods and a tea room with homemade produce.

The park has a wonderfully unique centrepiece - the ruins of Wycoller Hall, reputed to be Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre.