[1] Osbaldeston is on the A59 road and lies on the south bank of the River Ribble opposite Ribchester.

[3] There is no Anglican place of worship, but the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary (built in 1837–38) is at grid reference SD648318 in Longsight Road and is Perpendicular in style.

[4] The hamlet of Osbaldeston Green lies due north of the village.

[3] Osbaldeston Hall, which lies beside the Ribble, is a Grade II* listed building dating from about 1600, constructed with crucks.

[6] This was performed after a long period of time when many parts of the hall, which was used as a farmhouse, fell into dilapidation.