Haven Cottage
Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley, North West England
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£747 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Lancashire
Ribchester Roman Museum
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Photo: DIaNyf8q (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore Roman history of Bremetenacum Veteranorum cavalry fort
- See objects from the 1989 St Wilfrid's Graveyard excavation
- Modern displays and permanent exhibition to view
- Annual weekend-long Roman festival on village playing fields
- Metal detector experience days available
Ribchester Roman Museum is Lancashire's only dedicated Roman antiquities museum, set in the picturesque village of Ribchester on the banks of the River Ribble, once the Roman cavalry fort of Bremetenacum Veteranorum. Inside you'll find modern displays covering the site's history, including finds from the 1989 excavation at St Wilfrid's Graveyard. It's a popular educational resource for schools, with activities for children throughout the year, an annual weekend-long Roman festival, and metal detector experience days. Regular opening hours run Monday to Friday 10:00–17:00 and weekends 12:00–17:00, though note the museum is currently closed until 4th October 2026. If you're staying nearby, the closest station is Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, 3.1 miles away, and there are 29 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Friday 10:00–17:00, weekends 12:00–17:00
- Best for
- Schools and educational visits
- Booking
- Museum closed until 4th October 2026
From the attraction's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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