Downham
Parish in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.894, -2.315 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 79 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01200 (Clitheroe) |
Downham is a small, rural parish in the heart of the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, tucked into rolling countryside of drystone walls, lanes and scattered farms. The village is characterful with traditional stone cottages and a compact village core, sitting close to the fringes of upland country that opens towards the Forest of Bowland and offers long views across the valley and towards nearby landmarks such as Pendle Hill.
Historically an agricultural community, Downham retains that rural economy today alongside a quieter tourism and commuter presence, with walkers and cyclists passing through and residents working in nearby towns such as Clitheroe. The parish has a strong local identity centred on its church and village events, and it appeals to those seeking a peaceful country lifestyle with easy access to the Ribble Valley’s heritage and outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Downham
Most populated places nearby
- Bradford 23.6 miles38 km
- Preston 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Burnley 7.5 miles12 km
- Blackburn 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Bolton 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Rochdale 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Halifax 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Bury 21 miles33.9 km
- Keighley 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Lancaster 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Middleton 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Leyland 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Twiston Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Worston Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Chatburn Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Rimington Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Sawley Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Grindleton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Mearley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Barley-with-Wheatley Booth Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Salthill Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- West Bradford Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- West Bradford & Grindleton Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Middop Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Downham
BB7 4BS, BB7 4BN, BB7 4BR, BB7 4BW, BB7 4BT, BB7 4BL, BB7 4BJ, BB7 4BX, BB7 4DW … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 26.7 miles43 km
- Manchester Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Clitheroe Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Brierfield Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Downham Ad
- The Stirk House Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Coach and Horses 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Lower Buck Inn 4.1 miles6.6 km
- 1823 Spinning Block 3.7 miles6 km
- Waddington Arms 4 miles6.5 km
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Trawden Arms Community Owned Pub 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Northcote 5 8 miles12.9 km
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
Local points of interest
- Browsholme Hall Estate 6.9 miles11 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Blackburn Central Library Library 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Claughton Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 17 miles27.4 km
- Deepdale Stadium 17.4 miles28 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 17.7 miles28.5 km