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Downham / ˈ d aʊ n ə m / is a village and civil parish in Lancashire, England. It is in the Ribble Valley district and at the United Kingdom 2001 census had a population of 156. [1] The 2011 Census includes neighbouring Twiston giving a total for both parishes of 214.
Oct 9, 2014 · It’s too dramatic to be called pretty and Downham, for all its limestone beauty, is too ‘natural’ to decorate a chocolate box. That’s not a criticism. Plain and simple makes a welcome change from over-manicured verges and roses around every door.
Apr 22, 2018 · Paul Godbold is transported backwards in time when visiting the picture-perfect village of Downham in Lancashire. Not only does Downham boast some of the finest views in Lancashire, it's also a favourite haunt of the local wildlife including some very special guests!
Downham lies at the foot of Pendle Hill, in the southern section of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the market town of Clitheroe. It is often hailed as the most beautiful village in Lancashire, with unrivalled views absent of overhead wires, satellite dishes, roadside signage and TV aerials.
Things to Do in Downham, England: See Tripadvisor's 1,601 traveller reviews and photos of Downham tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Downham. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Feb 5, 2018 · Experience idyllic beauty in the historic village of Downham, Lancashire in the heart of North-West England. Explore an untouched landscape of beauty that continues to embrace the history throughout the village.
The village of Downham occupies the foot of the northern slope of Pendle Hill situated in a vale lying east and west, and bounded along the north by a ridge of high land, along which ran a Roman road ran from Ribchester to Ilkley. In Anglo-Saxon, Down or Dun means a hill and Ham means settlement.
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