Grindleton is situated on a terrace above the River Ribble with superb views of Pendle Hill. It is a Saxon planned village climbing linearly up the fell, parallel to Grindleton Brook. It was named in the Domesday Book as Gretlintone and had a mill. The historical character of the village is farming, and cottage-based hand-loom weaving.The village is famed for a 17th century non-conformist religious sect - the Grindletonians. Damson orchards were once common in the village and a local jam factory used the produce. Alongside damsons, Grindleton became famous for its beekeepers. In 1805 the new church was dedicated to St Ambrose, the patron of beekeepers (one of only two such dedications in the country).The village has a Heritage Trail taking the visitor around the village and outlining its history and vernacular architecture. A leaflet and map may be downloaded from the village website.Above the village is Grindleton Fell, offering excellent walking and outstanding views. For horse-riding, Broomhill Equestrian is at the top of the village.The village has two pubs: the Buck Inn and the Duke of York; the latter is a restaurant owned and run by the chef Michael Heathcote.