Gibbon Bridge's 25th Anniversary

On Sunday 23rd September 2007 we celebrated our 25th anniversary with more than 400 guests attending a black tie dinner. We were delighted to be joined by many long-term guests, suppliers, friends & family along with a few celebrities, for dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Here at the Gibbon Bridge, we don’t do things by halves and our party was no different! Arrival fizz was served from 2.30pm to the sounds of classical jazz music and dinner was served in a magnificent 40m long marquee decorated in black and silver to suit the occasion.
The meal was quite spectacular, a seafood salver of scallops, king prawns, shrimps, smoked salmon etc… followed by a meat platter including sirloin of beef with thyme & garlic, smoked chicken, ham hock terrine, chicken wrapped in bacon and smoked fillet of pork all served with minted new potatoes and vegetables. A selection of cheese & biscuits and homemade desserts followed prior to an amazing array of wonderful entertainment. Maxine Barrie, a Dame Shirley Bassey tribute, got the evening off to a flying start, followed by a comedy ½ hour from ‘faceologist’ Phil Cool. Young soloist Joe Martin and Richard Fleeshman continued the enjoyment before our resident DJ took the party through to a memorable finale.

Welcome to Gibbon Bridge

The Gibbon Bridge is a four star, privately owned hotel and restaurant, nestling in 23 acres of beautiful gardens, surrounded by the Forest of Bowland. The family farm for over 30 years, Gibbon Bridge has been lovingly converted into an award-winning hotel by Janet Simpson and her late mother Margaret in 1982. Today it is a unique place to visit with a special atmosphere this is The Gibbon Bridge.

The Gibbon Bridge Restaurant has always been a wonderful place to dine, with many guests returning time after time - which is a commendation in itself. With magnificent views of award-winning gardens it has a reputation for complementing the quality and individuality of each dish by utilizing local fresh produce and vegetables and from the hotel’s extensive kitchen gardens.

Situated just 3/4 mile outside the village of Chipping, the surrounding area - The Forest of Bowland is a very relaxing, delightful place to visit following a stressful day. The area is very popular with walkers and cyclists, or those who just wish to experience the countryside. Why not come and stay with us and be spoilt in a luxurious country residence? Our gardens have won awards. We are withing easy reach of Preston, but tucked away from the hustle and bustle.