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Hotel Description: Privately owned the Gibbon Bridge Hotel is situated in the beautiful Forest of Bowland, Lancashire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. With 30 bedrooms, including a recently refurbished honeymoon suite, the hotel offers exclusivity to the couple and their guests. The Bandstand is available, weather permitting, between 1st April & 30th March for outdoor ceremonies and civil partnerships as well as the new Victorian Orangery, which is available all year around. There is also the Cavalier Suite for the smaller more intimate wedding.
We are also able to offer wedding parties of between 250 and 350 guests marquee facilities. The marquee will be situated on beautifully landscaped lawns surrounded by our award-winning gardens. The cost of the marquee hire is approximately £10,000 depending on the size and interior required. For further details regarding marquee weddings please contact the hotel.
So, whether you are planning a small intimate gathering or a large event, the team at Gibbon Bridge will ensure that your day is planned to perfection. Combining many years of experience with beautiful surroundings; award winning gardens; elegant private function rooms; personal service and value for money and you have the perfect venue for your perfect day!
Practicalities
Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 150 Seated meal capacity: 150 Total venue capacity: 180
Licensed bar: Yes Late licence bar: Midnight Disco facilities: Yes Type of cuisine: English Vegetarian menu: Yes Accommodation: 30 Bedrooms
Additional services
Toastmaster: No Hairdresser: Local Florist: In house & local Photographer: Local Videographer: Local DJ: Yes Event planner: Yes
Further info & directions
Additional details: As a privately owned hotel we are always happy to discuss your requirements with you.
Directions by public transport: Not Available
Directions by car: SatNav: When trying to find us with the aid of satellite navigation - please ensure you are directed to Green Lane, Chipping not Moss Lane, Garstang.
Directions From The North Exit M6 Junction 32. Take the A6 North towards Garstang. After 0.6 mile turn right at Broughton Traffic Lights. Continue along the B5269 to Longridge (5.2 miles); at the roundabout turn left towards Chipping. Go over two mini roundabouts and follow the road out of Longridge past the supermarket and bear right at the Alston Arms. After 2 1 / 2 miles turn right (on a left bend) signposted Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant. After 0.8 miles turn left and then 1-mile later left again at a ´T´ Junction. The hotel is 0.3 miles on the left.
Journey Time from M6 - Approx 25 minutes.
Directions From The South Exit M6 Junction 31A. Take the B6243 to Longridge; at the roundabout at The Old Oak Public House bear left. Go straight over the next roundabout and then two mini roundabouts. Follow the road out of Longridge past the supermarket and bear right at the Alston Arms. After 2 1 / 2 miles turn right (on a left bend) signposted Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant. After 0.8 miles turn left and then 1-mile later left again at a ´T´ Junction. The hotel is 0.3 miles on the left.
Journey Time from M6 - Approx 20 minutes.
Directions From Clitheroe From Clitheroe Ring Road follow the signs for Longridge B6243. About 2 miles out of town turn right just past the Edisford Bridge Public House. Take the first left, through the crossroads and over the River Hodder. Follow the road through Chaigley and Walker Fold. You will then see brown tourist signs directing you to The Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant.
Journey Time from Clitheroe – Approx 15 minutes
Directions From Ribchester In Ribchester turn up Ribblesdale Road leading to Stonygate Lane . Follow the road for 2 miles through the crossroads and up past the New Drop Inn. Continue over Jeffrey Hill; turn a sharp right and down a steep hill. At the bottom turn left and then first right. You will see brown tourist signs directing you to The Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant.
Journey Time from Ribchester – Approx 10 minutes
Coordinates for The Gibbon Bridge Helicopter Pad 2 º 33' 22" W 53 º 52' 36" N If you are traveling by helicopter, please ring prior to your arrival to register your landing.
