Car Hire Salmesbury Aerodrome - Mini guide to Salmesbury Aerodrome

Salmesbury Aerodrome lies at Balderstone near the village of Salmesbury in Lancashire's Ribble Valley. It is a disused airfield owned by the BAE Systems defence company, who still use the grounds to build several types of aircrafts. For those looking to explore this beautiful and historic area of northern England, car hire at Salmesbury Aerodrome is a good option.

With cheap car hire at Salmesbury Aerodrome you can travel to the nearby village of Salmesbury, which is small but perfectly formed. It is home to a historic house known as Salmesbury Hall and a modern brewery owned by Inbev.

With car rental at Salmesbury Aerodrome you can also visit the historic parish church here which is owned by the Church of England. Founded in 1096, it is dedicated to St Leonard and boasts a medieval bell, a Norman tub fort and armor that dates back to 1546 and belonged to Sir Thomas Southworth. There is also a two-deck pulpit, a church chest and box pews from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Salmesbury is home to some interesting history which relates to the famous Pendle witches. Ellen Brierley, Jennet Brierley and Jane Southworth were local women, who, in 1612, were accused of, stood trial for, and were acquitted of cannibalism and child murder. They were known as the Salmesbury witches and their story is still told today.

On another note, the Salmesbury brewery, which manufactures Boddingtons Bitter, Bass Pale Ale and larger for Whitbread, is worth a visit. It was built in the 1970s and hosts tours for tourists.

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