Welcome to Ribchester
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Ribchester is a village and civil parish within the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. It lies on the banks of the River Ribble, six miles (10 km) northwest of Blackburn and twelve miles (19 km) east of Preston. The village has a long history with evidence of Bronze Age beginnings. It is well known as a significant Roman site being the location of a Roman cavalry fort called Bremetennacum, some parts of which have been exposed by excavation. In common with many towns and villages in East Lancashire its later history was dominated by cotton weaving; firstly in the form of hand-loom weaving and later in two mills. Neither mill still operates and the village is primarily a dormitory village for commuters to the town of Blackburn and the cities of Preston and Manchester. The main access road into Ribchester is the B6245. From the north-west, this is Preston Road, which merges into Church Street. From the east, it is Blackburn Road, which, at its westernmost extremity, also links up with Church Street, closer to the centre of the village. Stonygate Lane, which runs to the north, partially follows the route of the old Roman road into Ribchester.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
926 hectares |
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Population |
1,529 (2021) |
Density |
165 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.3 |
Ward |
Ribchester |
District |
Ribble Valley |
Postcodes |
PR3 |
ONS ID |
E04005276 |
Council
Contact details for Ribchester Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ribchester Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ribchester Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Ribchester Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ribchester Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ribchester Parish.
Local News
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Visit the Ribble Valley by train, cycle and bus from Bolton
Published: 24th Mar 2024
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The Ribchester Arms was a perfect way to spend a Sunday
Published: 3rd Mar 2024
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Heavy rain warning issued as River Ribble bursts banks at Ribchester
Published: 6th Oct 2023