The New Orangery

The building of our new Orangery is going as planned and we all remain excited about it's development. It is primarily being built to hold civil wedding ceremonies when the weather doesn’t allow us to use the Bandstand. The Orangery will be a stylish mix of contemporary and traditional – the room will feature large windows which will open onto the garden, cast iron Victorian pillars reclaimed from a local historic building and antique rugs will cover the travertine limestone floor.

Generally the hotel is continuing to be busy with many guests taking advantage of the £5 gift voucher from our Newsletter or given to them during the festive season. Our New Year Special break is also proving to be successful, as with our Champagne Saturdays. For those of you who have not planned your Valentine's evening take a look at our special rates and choose the Gibbon Bridge for your romantic retreat.

A Special Festive Atmosphere at The Gibbon Bridge

Christmas celebrations are upon us and as we welcome the new season we are yet again, offering the same fantastic value for money and delicious lunches during the festive season.

2 course Mid Week lunch £14.00
3 course Mid Week lunch £18.00
3 course Sunday Lunch £22.00
Coffee & Mince Pies £2.00

Further into the month we have double the festive cheer with our two Christmas Carol Concerts on Sunday 20th & Wednesday 23rd December and a Pre-New Year Lancashire Fayre Dinner which can be found on our website: www.gibbon-bridge.co.uk

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Autumn at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel

Autumn is upon us and as we welcome the new season we are yet again, offering the same fantastic value for money.

Our gardeners have been kept busy with the grounds looking better than ever and an abundance of homegrown herbs and vegetables has allowed for some mouth-watering changes to be made to our menus whilst our prices remain the same:

2 course Mid Week lunch £14.00
3 course Mid Week lunch £18.00
3 course Sunday Lunch £22.00
Coffee £2.00


Also on the horizon is our Wine Tasting Evening which has sold out in record time and further into the year we have double the festive cheer with our two Christmas Carol Concerts on Sunday 20th & Wednesday 23rd December as well as our festive lunches which can be found on our website: www.gibbon-bridge.co.uk

Blooming Good Food, Blooming Good Views

Summer certainly brings out the best at the Gibbon Bridge. It’s always a busy time for the team, as many of our guests return to sample our new summer menus and to see our beautiful gardens in their full glory. Howard once again has produced the many colourful hanging baskets and flower filled tubs which are now in situe around the grounds. It also looks as though we will have an abundence of fruit and veg from our gardens this year, which always pleases the kitchen and bakery. Our gardening days are full, so if you didn't manage to book a space this time please make a note for next year. In fact, to avoid disappointment whatever you are booking we always recommend that you make a reservation even if you just want to relax in the gardens and choose from our “Hot Sandwich Menu”.
For those of you who would like to come and stay, take a look at our 3 days summer offer on our website. It offers great value and an upgrade to a suite.

Hot Sandwich Menu

With warmer weather around the corner, we will once again serving a selection of HOT sandwiches in our gardens from a delicious Open Club Sandwich to a Sticky Lemongrass & Griddled Fillets of Ginger Chicken. They will be available mid-week Monday to Friday—12.00 noon to 2.00 pm and then from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Prior booking is essential as space in the garden area is limited.

I am sure you will agree that there is nowhere better for you enjoy a delicious sandwich, freshly made surrounded by beautiful gardens. If sandwiches are not your thing then sample our 2 course restaurant lunch @ £14 - available from Monday to Saturday.

Value For Money

The Gibbon Bridge has evolved over the years into a special place, which is perfect for any occasion and enjoyable for everyone. With a wealth of experience of Christenings, al fresco parties, anniversaries and family gatherings to civil ceremonies and weddings the team and I work hard to ensure that everything is first class and that you are confident to recommend us and return yourselves. We have recently had two couples return to the hotel for different celebrations that are worthy of a mention. Firstly, Mr & Mrs Clark who were the first couple to book a wedding at The Gibbon Bridge in 1983. They returned for 3 nights at the end of October for their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Secondly, Jane Danson who returned for her 30th birthday party along with many Coronation Street colleagues for what was
a wonderful party in our Cavalier Lounge where Jane & Rob married three years ago.
Many of you return regularly and it is wonderful to see you be part of the many celebrations at Gibbon Bridge. We do not want this to change because of the current economic climate and, therefore, our philosophy of offering value for money is all the more important this year.

Please take a look through our website and you will see that we have included some of our favourite short breaks and retained 2008 prices throughout to bring you the best value for money available.

We have also introduced new events including a dinner with musical entertainment from the Nelson Arion Male Voice Choir. Easter Monday sees our new Children’s Fun Day with al fresco style lunch, Easter eggs and entertainment.