Punch Bowl Inn

Punch Bowl Inn is a sandstone building with multiple structures, including two cottages and a barn with a 19th-century addition near the Ribble Valley. The complex contained guest rooms and service buildings needed to operate as an inn serving travelers.

Built in the 1720s, the building originally operated as the Fenton Arms before being renamed Punch Bowl Inn in 1910. The establishment operated continuously for nearly two centuries until its closure in the early 2010s.

The inn functioned as a social hub where locals gathered for meals and drinks, serving traditional English fare to both residents and travelers.

The site is located in a rural area with limited access; visitors should explore the grounds from outside as the interior is not open to the public. It is best viewed from the roadside to see the remaining structures and external features.

Historical records suggest notorious highwaymen Dick Turpin and Ned King visited the inn in 1738. This connection to famous criminals of the period adds an intriguing layer to its local story.

Location: Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley

GPS coordinates: 53.83599,-2.49692

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09