HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n“Clitheroe is famous for its dinky yet delightful castle, perched on a little hill that looks down over the bustling market town,” the Middle Stilettos guide says.<\/p>\n
“It\u2019s the kind of place where you pop out for milk and end up chatting with the butcher, baker, and candlestick maker. Plus, it\u2019s slap-bang in the Ribble Valley \u2013 an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.<\/p>\n
“No wonder it\u2019s been named as one of the \u2018healthiest and happiest place to live\u2019 in the UK. You\u2019ll find walkers, foodies, and Instagrammers alike getting misty-eyed over the sunsets here.<\/p>\n
“With more independent shops and delis than you can shake a baguette at, Clitheroe is the place for your artisan coffee and sourdough fix, without the big city chaos. It\u2019s all about community vibes, and whether you\u2019re after a morning hike on Pendle Hill or a cheeky gin cocktail (or three), Clitheroe delivers.”<\/p>\n
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View down Castle Street in Clitheroe(Image: James Maloney\/Lancs Live)<\/p>\n
Clitheroe is a town with community at its heart with events in abundance from local farmers markets and craft fairs to town festivals.<\/p>\n
The town’s market has been running since the 12th century, available to visit every Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturday.<\/p>\n
Here you’ll find a plethora of goods from artisan cheeses and locally-sourced meat to freshly basked pastries as well as handmade arts and crafts.<\/p>\n
The yearly Clitheroe Food Festival also attracts visitors from far and wide to taste the best local produce.<\/p>\n
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The town has an array of independent shops, cafes and restaurants (Image: Robbie MacDonald LDRS)<\/p>\n
Lining Clitheroe’s historic streets you’ll find independent cafes, shops and restaurants all offering their own individual flair.<\/p>\n
The gem of the town is the tiny yet distinctive 12th century Norman castle which sits at the top of a hill overlooking the Ribble Valley, with Pendle Hill seen in the distance.<\/p>\n
With Clitheroe just over an hour’s drive away from Manchester, or around the same time via a direct train to Victoria, it’s an ideal place for commuters who ‘crave the country life’.<\/p>\n
Houses are priced cheaper than in Manchester too, selling at an average price of \u00a3253,961 compared to \u00a3273,040 in the city.<\/p>\n
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Houses sell for around \u00a3253,960 in Clitheroe on average(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Terraced houses are the most popular property type, with an average price of \u00a3181,611 over the last year.<\/p>\n
Semi-detached properties sell for \u00a3265,218, while detached properties are priced at \u00a3407,236 on average.<\/p>\n
For those with children, Clitheroe has a strong offering of schools schools including St Michael & St John\u2019s Primary School, rated Ofsted \u2018Good and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, rated \u2018Outstanding\u2019 by Ofsted.<\/p>\n
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Clitheroe has been named one of the ‘best places to live’ in 2026(Image: James Maloney\/Lancs Live)<\/p>\n