The Aspinall Arms Hotel, Mitton Road, Mitton, Ribble Valley Lancashire, BB7 9PQ

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The Aspinall Arms at Mitton Lancashire

The Aspinall Arms at Mitton Lancashire

The Aspinall Arms dates to the 17th century and was known locally as The Mitton Boat. The pub is built near to the convergence of the Rivers Ribble, Hodder and Calder and was originally a coaching inn with stables. Prior to the building of the stone bridge across the Ribble, which marked the old Lancashire Yorkshire border, a rowboat ferry crossed the river at this point. The old boathouse is now incorporated into the structure of the Aspinall Arms.

All Hallows Medieval Church across the river dates to 1270 and contains the tombs of the Shireburn family, whose former home, Stonyhurst College, is 2 miles away. The Church is open to visitors as is Stoneyhurst College.

Clitheroe Castle, dates to 1186 and is one of the oldest buildings in Lancashire. The museum in the castle grounds is well worth a visit.

The ruins of Whalley Abbey, who’s Abbott was executed by Henry VIII in 1537, are located in nearby Whalley Village.

Clitheroe was a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War and is now a bustling traditional market town with many specialist shops.

Clitheroe Castle around 1800 and as it is today following restoration.

History of The Aspinall Arms

This photograph of the Aspinall Arms was probably taken in the early 20th Century judging by the age of the car. The view is little changed to this day. A rowing boat ferry across the River Ribble.