Slaidburn is a picturesque grey stone village set on the banks of the Hodder in the moorland region of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. The 10th century 'Angel Stone' carving can be seen at Slaidburn Heritage Centre. The centre provides tourist information and houses displays, artifacts and an audio-visual presentation about the village's heritage and the Forest of Bowland. The church of St. Andrew is mostly fifteenth century but has a history that can be traced back over ten centuries. Here you can see an 18th century three-decker pulpit complete with fringed cushions, massive ancient doors, a Jacobean chancel screen and unusual undisturbed Georgian box-pews which still retain the makers adze marks. Much of the woodwork is seventeenth century.Fishing is available on a 2.5 mile stretch on the River Hodder at Slaidburn on specified banks between Hammerton Hall and Great Dunnow. Full details are available at the Central Stores in Slaidburn - 01200 446268