Where to eat

The Forest of Bowland is home to some of the best gastropubs and finest artisan food producers in Britain.

And with such a wealth of amazing produce made right here in the AONB, food miles are often in single figures.

From the award-winning Parkers Arms and Freemasons at Wiswell to the Courtyard Dairy and Bowland Food Hall, The Forest of Bowland is a veritable cornucopia of fantastic food.

Bowland Food Hall in Clitheroe – just a short walk through the grounds of the castle from the railway station – is the perfect showcase for the best produce in Bowland, and on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the stalls at Clitheroe Market are always well stocked with local produce.

And for the ultimate ‘cook’s tour’ of Bowland, check out Bowland and Bay’s bespoke foodie forays across the AONB and beyond.

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Bentham Golf Course

Bentham Golf Course is a picturesque, family-run 18 hole golf course situated at the foot of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Previously described as ‘a Diamond of the Dales’, Bentham offers a challenge to golfers of all abilities and visitors are ...
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Bowland and Bay

As the Forest of Bowland’s reputation for artisan food spreads across the country, Katie Wilson at Bowland and Bay is showcasing some of Lancashire’s best artisan food and drink After 30 years in various tourism and buying roles, the pandemic ...
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Bowland Beer Hall

The Beer Hall is Bowland Brewery’s flagship tasting parlour… and what a flagship it is! One of the longest bars in Britain – 105ft 4”- is home to 42 hand pulls and hosts a minimum of 24 individual cask beers ...
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Bowland Food Hall

Bowland Food Hall is the most wonderful showcase for the very best of Lancashire’s food and drink producers. We work with passionate food and drink producers across the northwest, to bring the finest fare to your plate. Most of them ...

Dale House Barn Luxury B&B

Michelin-trained chef Dominique Ashford has tuned into the slower rhythms of nature after swapping the top end restaurants of London for wild food and foraging in the Forest of Bowland For a really wild adventure in one of the most ...
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Falcon Manor

In the heart of historic Settle, Falcon Manor is a glamorous restaurant, hotel and wedding venue that combines classic sophistication with contemporary chic. Our 16 boutique bedrooms are furnished to the highest standards with traditional touches and sumptuous styling, each ...
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Shireburn Arms

Located in the picturesque village of Hurst Green, The Shireburn Arms is a 17th Century hostelry offering stunning views, beautiful accommodation and locally produced food. Original architectural features cosy, up to date contemporary fittings and fabrics to create a unique ...
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Stirk House Hotel

A luxurious large hotel in a rural setting in the shadow of Pendle Hill making it a convenient base from which to explore the Forest of Bowland, Ribble Valley and Yorkshire Dales. The original Stirk House was built using stone ...
The Coach and Horses in Bolton by Bowland

The Coach and Horses

The Coach and Horses is a traditional coaching inn, set in the idyllic village of Bolton by Bowland in the heart of the Ribble Valley. Newly restored to its original glory, this Grade II listed building includes a cosy bar ...
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The Emporium

Housed in an imposing former chapel in the heart of town, The Emporium is a unique setting of unique interior design and delicious food. Whether it’s a latte or a lunchtime glass of fizz, this elegant old building has been ...
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The Fleece Inn

The Fleece Inn is a traditional country inn, situated in the idyllic and historic village of Dolphinholme, near Lancaster. With its stylish charm, our traditional English Inn offers a wonderful and relaxing location for you to drink, eat and sleep ...
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The Red Pump Inn

Not only with a reputation for serving the best steak in Lancashire, The Red Pump Inn also offers a choice of first-class accommodation. From their 8 luxury French-inspired boutique B&B en-suite rooms to glamping accommodation. Built in 1756 with character ...

The Rewilding

For big skies, wide open spaces and the perfect environment for rewilding yourself, head over to the windswept salt marshes of the Lancashire coast, where the Forest of Bowland meets the sea! After travelling the world with a high-powered job ...
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The Silverdale Hotel

The Silverdale Hotel is a friendly and welcoming family-run pub with rooms located beside the coast in the pretty village of Silverdale in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Silverdale Hotel is a perfect based from ...

The Traddock

A luxury country house hotel in the pretty village of Austwick on the border between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Traddock Hotel is a small family run business, dedicated to offering guests top quality produce ...
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Waddington Arms

Located beside an ancient stone bridge over a babbling brook at the heart of the picture postcard village of Waddington, the Waddington Arms is the hub of this vibrant little community. It’s the perfect place to eat, drink, relax and ...

Wolf and Us

Wolf and Us is a charming little coffee shop attached to Wolf House Gallery in Silverdale in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB. It's the perfect location for coffee and cake or a light snack after a walk in the woods ...