A picturesque village tucked away in the heart of Lancashire's Forest of Bowland is capturing hearts and earning a spot on numerous 'must visit' lists.
To reach this charming hamlet, one must cross the dramatically beautiful Waddington Fell, offering unparalleled views and breathtaking landscapes, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and travel buffs.
Newton-in-Bowland, previously known as Newton-on-Hodder, is a small village in the Ribble Valley district. Much to the delight of visitors, it boasts the mighty River Hodder flowing through it.
The village's crowning glory is undoubtedly The Parker's Arms - one of Britain's top-rated gastropubs.
This Grade II Listed pub is a true hidden treasure, serving up delectable modern British cuisine that showcases the finest local and regional produce, reports Lancs Live.
The pub derives its name from the neighbouring Parker family of Browsholme Hall, who served as 'Bowbearers of the Forest of Bowland' for the Lords of Bowland over several generations.
A premier attraction for both tourists and locals, The Parker's Arms describes itself as 'a derelict abandoned landmark turned beloved national favourite'.
It clinched the coveted Number 1 spot in the 'UK Top 50 Gastropubs' list in 2023, and also secured the 12th position in the National Restaurant Awards in the same year.
The establishment's curried mutton pie bagged a Gold Award at the National British Pie Awards in 2023 and scooped two top prizes at The Great Taste Awards 2023. The pub's Lancashire Hotpot even made it onto BBC World Travel.
Newton, the charming village where the pub is located, boasts other attractions such as Newton Hall, a two-storey limestone and sandstone house, and the Newton Chapel; a congregational chapel established in 1696 and later refurbished in 1878.
In 2015, the chapel was put on the market and subsequently snapped up, leading many to speculate it would be transformed into a residence.
Another point of interest within the village is the Newton Old School, a Grade II Listed sandstone building topped with a slate roof.
Salisbury Hall, an early 18th-century pebbledashed sandstone house, adds to the list of Grade II Listed buildings in this historic village and is another must-see in Newton-in-Bowland.
Completing the roster of historical landmarks in Newton is the Old Reading Room nestled within the hamlet. This late 18th-century Grade II Listed building once served as a library before undergoing alterations in 1830. In the 1960s, its top floor was taken down.
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