The pretty Lancashire village surrounded by stunning countryside an hour from Manchester
Nestled in the beautiful Lancashire countryside are dozens of picturesque villages and towns, all within easy reach of Greater Manchester. You can lose yourself for a couple of hours wandering streets lined with charming cottages, or pay a visit to a cosy pub after a walk through the countryside.
Today the main building functions as a space for private retreats, conferences, weddings and other events, but the grounds and ruins are open to visitors. Tickets cost £2 for adults, while there's free admission for children, concessions and seniors.It's an atmospheric place and you can wander around the remains of the abbey walls, through archways and past impressive empty window frames.
Dating back not quite as many centuries is the impressive Whalley Viaduct, built between 1846 and 1850. A sight which dominates the village, the 48-span bridge carries the Ribble Valley Line over the river, standing at 21.3m tall.
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