History

 

Barrowford

Know Lancashire? Well then, you are probably familiar with its 'Golden Mile' but could you direct someone to its 'Designer Mile?' Well think east, think Pendle. Over the last few years the pendle village of Barrowford has become one of Lancashire's most exclusive locations. Where once its claim to fame rested soley on its flight of canal locks, today's Barrowford boasts a plethora of posh designer shops, trensy eateries and a fair bit of culture too. For those who like to wear their clothes labels on the outside, Gisburn Road is the place to head. It is not difficult to find because it tis the main A682 throughfare through the village. There are shops on both sides and as it is half a mile in lenght, you have to walk up and down to achieve your designer mile.

Enter Barrowford via the M65 motorway, go over the bridge and you are at Gisburn Road's lower reaches. As you presevere, the further along you go, the better it gets. At the middle and top end, the road runs parallel to Pendle Brook, which is itself bordered by a park built in the 1920's by two cotton barons.

 

 

History of the Park

Barrowford Park dates back to the 1920s and was conceived by two local cotton manufacturers, Sam Holden and John Dixon, who wanted to create a park and recreation ground for the people of Barrowford. The two men gave the land for the park and the people of Barrowford raised the funds for the recreation ground. Officially opened on 25th March 1924, the Park was handed over to the Urban District Council and was dedicated as a memorial to those soldiers from the village who fell in the First World War.

 

 

Barrowford Show

A traditional fun family day out in its 84th year. Competitive classes for dogs, rabbits, horses of all sizes, horticulture tent, field attractions, circus workshops, trade stands, vintage cars, funfair rides, duck race, baby show.

Barrowford Park & Bull Holme Playing Fields
Barrowford
Lancashire
BB9 6JQ