The Old Loft
Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley, North West England
Sleeps 2
£453 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Lancashire
Slaidburn Archive
📍 BB7 3ER
Photo: Steve Daniels (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Historical resources for genealogical and agricultural research
- Displays and exhibitions on local history topics
- Collection of photographs of local shows and events
- Books published on local history for purchase
- Talks and walks provided to the community
Slaidburn Archive is a small local history and genealogical resource in the Forest of Bowland, holding records on the farms, families and villages of the upper Hodder Valley. You can browse collections covering agricultural and village history, see exhibitions on topics such as wartime memories, local shows and historic buildings, and buy books produced from the Archive's own research. It suits anyone with family ties to the area or an interest in rural Lancashire heritage. It's run by a part-time administrator and volunteers, and is normally open Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; it's worth checking before you travel. The Archive sits within Lancashire's Museums & Galleries scene, near Clitheroe station (6.6 miles away), with 10 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Booking
- Contact the Archive to confirm opening before visiting
- Best for
- Family history and local heritage researchers
From the attraction's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
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