Waddington, Lancashire Facts for Kids

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Waddington
Population	1,028 (2011)
OS grid reference	SD725435
Civil parish	Waddington
District	Ribble Valley
Shire county	Lancashire
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CLITHEROE
Postcode district	BB7
Dialling code	01200

Police	Lancashire
Fire	Lancashire
Ambulance	North West

EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Ribble Valley
List of places UK England Lancashire 53°53′13″N 2°25′01″W / 53.887°N 2.417°W / 53.887; -2.417

Waddington is a small village located in Lancashire, England. It's about 2 miles (3 km) north-west of a town called Clitheroe. In 2011, about 1,028 people lived here. Waddington is part of the beautiful Ribble Valley area. It covers a large area of the Forest of Bowland, which is a special natural landscape.

Village Life and Fun Things to Do
A Look Back in Time: Waddington's History
- The Tempest Family and Their Story
- King Henry VI's Secret Stay
How Waddington is Governed
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Village Life and Fun Things to Do

Waddington has many great places for people to enjoy.

There are two churches: an Anglican church and a Methodist church.
You can find a social club with a bowling green, which is a place to play a game called bowls.
There's a cafe where you can grab a snack or a drink.
The village has a playing field where people play both cricket and football.
Waddington is also home to three pubs: the Lower Buck Inn, the Higher Buck, and the Waddington Arms.

The village often wins awards for being one of the "Best Kept Villages" in Lancashire!

A Look Back in Time: Waddington's History

Waddington has a long and interesting history. It was once a smaller part of a much larger area called the ancient Lordship of Bowland. This Lordship included a big Royal Forest and many smaller manors. It covered a huge area across the old borders of Lancashire and Yorkshire.

The Tempest Family and Their Story

The Tempest family were important lords of Waddington for a very long time, starting in the 1200s. They are known for helping to build the local church in Waddington. One famous member of this family was Sir Nicholas Tempest. He was a special officer for the Forest of Bowland. Sadly, he was severely punished in 1537 because he took part in a big protest called the Pilgrimage of Grace.

King Henry VI's Secret Stay

During a time of wars in England called the Wars of the Roses, King Henry VI was hiding from his enemies. After losing a battle, he was secretly kept safe by his supporters in different houses across northern England. He stayed at Waddington Hall for about a year. But in 1464, his enemies found him and captured him there.

How Waddington is Governed

Waddington is part of the local government area called Ribble Valley Borough Council. It joins with nearby villages like West Bradford, Grindleton, and Sawley to form a special area called the Waddington and West Bradford ward. This ward had about 2,933 people living in it in 2011. The people in this ward elect two councillors to represent them on the council. Currently, these councillors are Paul Elms and Bridget Hilton, both from the Conservative Party.