Simonstone, Lancashire

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 53.806
longitude= -2.343
population=
official_name= Simonstone
shire_district= Ribble Valley
shire_county = Lancashire
region= North West England
constituency_westminster= Ribble Valley
post_town= BURNLEY
postcode_district = BB12
postcode_area= BB
dial_code= 01282
os_grid_reference= SD775345

Simonstone is a small, largely residential village in the Ribble Valley area of East Lancashire.

Along with its neighbouring village of Read (with which it shares a Parish Council and two council seats) it is situated along the A671 near the towns of Clitheroe and Burnley.

Amenities

St Peter's CE Primary School is the village's only school, with around 120 pupils. The school hosts several village events throughout the year, including the 'School Gala' (or Summer Fair) held late in June.

St Peter's CE Church is the local Church of England building in the Village. The church building is modern inside and doubles up as the school hall and gym during the week. Parts of the church are not accessible to the school.

The Higher Trapp Hotel recently became part of the 'Best Western' chain of hotels.