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Trek The Valley of Distinction WORK, PLAY, REST & LIVE

The Valley of Rossendale is an is peppered with iconic features you like but also try something The whole of the Valley is really outstanding and distinctive part of such as characterful towns and different! accessible with most things in easy beautiful East . Set in the villages, reservoirs, old stone walking distance, whilst also boasting South Pennine hills, it is the perfect quarries, textile mills and Rossendale has the distinction strong road links and excellent retreat from the pressures of daily chimneys. of not being a place but a transport services. You won’t find it life. Experience the beauty of its collection of towns and villages: difficult to move around and take it landscape and the warm welcome In this bespoke guide we have , , , all in. received from the community, created the perfect way to create Whitworth, Waterfoot, renowned for its humour and your own ‘48 hours in the Valley’. and , all with their Visit The Valley of Rossendale hospitality. own individual character and today, there’s a wealth of exciting The beauty of Rossendale is together make up what is known experiences waiting for you that Its dramatic, undulating landscape the variety it has, try the things locally as ‘The Valley’. cannot be missed!

48 hours in the Valley 48 hours in the Valley Lee and Cragg Quarry

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Accommodation Adrenaline Sports Heritage P6-7 P8-9 P10-11

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Walks, Bridleways & Key Events Shopping Outdoor Activities P16-17 P18-19 Trek P12-15 Trek Trek

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Food & Drink Culture, Arts & Quirky P26-27

P20-23 EntertainmentTrek P24-25

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Accommodation Offering a comfortable range of accommodation from self-catering to B&B, choose to stay in villages throughout the Valley or in farmhouse settings for a true experience.

Once you’ve unpacked, stretch your legs at Cragg Quarry with 48 some Adrenaline Sport! Don’t forget your bike! Page 8-9...

1 Peers Clough Farm in a hidden valley. You can book just supplements. Total 22 beds. Lodge has 8 The Britannia Bed & Breakfast www.redlionwhitworth.co.uk and homely stay. Fully renovated to a one or all of the four bedrooms. Ideal fully accessible ramps, hoist and sleeps This charming, historic , offers new, high standard it is a 3 minute walk to T: 01706 210552 for horse riders, mountain bikers and 4. Come and visit to see what is on offer. T: 01706 879152 fully refurbished B&B. All rooms are Rawtenstall. Rooms are well equipped M: 07527 241627 walkers with the www.thebritanniabandb.co.uk en-suite, set in the heart of Whitworth with en-suite and free WiFi. Breakfasts www.peerscloughfarm.co.uk Bridleway, Lee and Cragg Quarry and the 6 Sykeside Country House Situated in Britannia Bacup, in the Valley Square and dating back to 1674. are freshly cooked to order each morning Peers Clough Farm offers a warm and Rossendale Way right on the doorstep. of Rossendale known for its public (our bacon and sausages are from award- friendly welcome at our cosy farmhouse T: 01706 831163 walkways. Our B&B has been lovingly 11 Sportsman Public House winning Rileys Butchers). refurbished with every home comfort. B&B and beautifully converted 4 Cronkshaw Fold Farm www.sykesidecountryhousehotel.co.uk holiday cottage, both set in stunning Privately owned, family run hotel found Ideal location for horse riders, mountain T: 01706 854402 14 Rossendale Holiday surroundings. T: 01706 218614 directly in the centre of the Valley of bikers and walkers with the Mary Situated on the main Bacup – Cottages E: [email protected] Rossendale. The hotel itself is set within Towneley Loop Bridleway, Lee and Cragg Road. Wintertime greets you with an 2 Number 678 Guest House www.cronkshaw.co.uk a late 19th century building with most Quarry and the Pennine Way right on open fire in this family-run pub. The T: 01706 300147 Families staying here in the beautiful of the original features still in place, and the door step. A delicious, locally sourced accommodation here is well thought of www.rossendaleholidaycottages.co.uk T: 01706 215884 Alden Valley, are able to help collect eggs has been home to a number of important Lancashire breakfast is the perfect start. gaining an AA 3-star award. Set in the heart of the Valley of M: 07930 896256 and feed the hens, pigs and goats every people including the late composer Alan Rossendale the cottages cater for artists, E: [email protected] morning. There is a tree house and lots Rawsthorne. 9 Hindle Pastures 12 Hardacres Self Catering equestrians, cyclists and walkers with www.number678.co.uk of activities to take advantage of. Located Bungalow secure storage and horse facilities onsite. In the fashionable, yet peaceful Valley next to one of the main bridleways 7 Ye Old Boot and Shoe T: 01706 643310 We cater for couples, families and groups of Rossendale, the Number 678 Guest giving good access to the whole of www.hindlepastures.co.uk M: 07748 366431 from 1 to 6 people. Dogs, and horses House offers attractive, modern bed and Rossendale. Also available for school T: 01706 213828 Nestled between the nature reserves 5 Crescent, Haslingden BB4 6PS welcome! breakfast accommodation and the pretty residential parties of up to 12 children. www.yeoldebootandshoe.co.ukTrek of Watergrove and Healey Dell, in the Large detached bungalow in beautiful rear garden borders Brook. A traditional public house in the glorious, rugged, Pennine countryside. Valley of Rossendale, superbly located for 15 Chapel House B&B 5 Parrock Lumb Cottages stunning Valley of Rossendale. Recently With warm stylish contemporary decor, exploring the surroundings. Pet friendly. 3 Tippett Farm fully refurbished B&B and superb home a fully equipped kitchen, broadband, 3 Sleeps 5. T: 01706 218454 T: 01706 873598 cooked meals. Providing superb luxurious appointed bedrooms, games www.cloughfoldchapel.co.uk T: 01706 224741 M: 07920 095415 value services, delivered in a relaxed but room, private sauna suite and even a 13 One 3 One Guest House Based in a converted Weslyan chapel M: 07746 556337 www.parrocklumbcottages.co.uk professional manner. Mountain bike hire spare stable or two. which was built in 1874 and converted E: [email protected] 4 star self-catering cottages, all available is available onsite as well as trail guiding T: 01706 600463 from scratch. Secure private parking. www.tippettfarm.co.uk jointly or singly. Every home comfort and mountain bike skills training. 10 The Red Lion www.one3oneguesthouse.co.uk Walkers and bikers facilities, including Catering for couples or groups of up to 8 with modern spacious interiors in Located on the Mary Towneley Loop ideal One 3 One is a 4 star Silver Awarded drying and cleaning areas with secure people this secluded farmhouse nestles a tranquil setting. No high season for walkers and cyclists. T: 01706 861441 Georgian Guest House offering a relaxing lock up. 6 Accommodation Accommodation 7 Lee and Cragg Quarry A Laser Tag, roller skating, fitness suites 1 – Adrenaline Gateway available. The quarry can be approached from Futures Park at Bacup, just off the A681. Cowm Leisure www.adrenaline-gateway.co.uk 5 An exciting new breed of mountain M: 07970 101879 bike trails have been developing in East www.cowmleisure.com Lancashire. Two disused quarries in the The UK’s Number One off road motor hills above Bacup have been turned in sport venue. 4X4: The Last Sunday Of to a paradise for mountain bikers. There Every Month Is For The Big Boys In Their Adrenaline Sports is now an 8km network of red and black Off Road Toys. Testing Terrain For All graded cross country trails comprising Road Legal Off Roaders. Take a deep breath and get ready to go! For those who love the rock gardens, drop offs, tabletop jumps, challenge of the peaks and troughs of the Quarries or tackling the challenging climbs and some of the Whitworth Water-Ski Academy biggest berms you will find in the UK! 6 waters for sailing... The Valley has it all. It also has a very popular pump track T: 01706 852151 and four purpose built cycle trials areas. www.whitworthwaterski.co.uk Use of the trails is free and always open. All manner of water sports taking place Enough energy spent? Have some great food Please respect other users, whether on the picturesque Cowm Reservoir. 48 and drink to restore, rest and relax! Page 20-23... they’re on mountain bikes or not! Set in beautiful countryside, Whitworth Water Ski & Recreation Centre boasts 2 Ski Rossendale some of the best facilities for water skiing and wake boarding. We cater T: 01706 226457 for everyone from advanced to total www.skirossendale.co.uk beginner or disabled, with everything to Open: Tuesday–Friday 1pm–9.15pm, enjoy these thrilling sports. Saturday 1pm–5pm, Sunday 9am–5pm, Kids Club every Saturday 9.30am–1pm. Rossendale Valley The North West’s biggest and best 7 Sailing Club outdoor ski and snowboard centre located just off the M66. The centre T: 01282 421674 consists of three slopes which vary in www.rvsc.co.uk difficulty, height and gradient. Learning Located at Clowbridge near , to ski or snowboard with the UK’s best high on the East Lancashire moors instructors and coaches. Open all year provides an excellent high wind venue round for summer activities such as Fun for windsurfing and sailing. The club’s Archery. Catering for all standards from location close to the total beginner to experienced racer. makes it an ideal access point for horse riding, hiking and mountain biking. Rolling Boar Trails 3 Clow Bridge Reservoir www.pmba.org.uk 8 All the routes start from and T: 01282 421674 make use of the bridleways offering the www.rvsc.co.uk opportunity to try something different. Try something new at Clowbridge Ride for an hour or by combining trails Reservoir. It’s a RYA recognised teaching for a daylong adventure. establishment for Dinghy Sailing and Windsurfing levels 1 and taster sessions Grip & Go are available if you’re unsure if this is 4 the thing for you. For more advance www.adrenalinecentre.co.uk windsurfers there’s a techniques clinic. Based in Haslingden is Lancashire’s At 275m above sea level it’s highly rated most exciting family climbing and by windsurf users especially if there’s adventure activity. Experience “ice pick” an easterly wind. With walks close by at climb, scale stepping stone towers and Community Woodland dare to make the leap of faith! District this is a great outdoors destination. 8 Adrenaline Sports Adrenaline Sports 9 Trek 1

6 2 Heritage Steeped in social history, the area gives the opportunity to explore. There are exhibitions and experiences to gain first hand

The Valley’s history... you won’t be disappointed. 3

48 Mills Textile out for the fantastic Acoustic Nights. In addition they have an extensive library 1 Museum of documents relating to Whitworth, T: 01706 226459 Bacup Natural History and a large collection of photographs E: [email protected] 3 Museum from the past. A visit to the museum www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums T: 01706 870260 gives an insight into the history of life Open: Monday–Friday 12noon–4pm, M: 07735 555533 in the Valley of Rossendale. It also has a Sat/Sun/BH Monday 12noon–5pm. www.bacupnaturalhistorysociety.co.uk programme of monthly lectures, held on Tucked away in the stunning Valley of There’s a wealth of industrial, religious, first Wednesday of each month between Rossendale you’ll uncover a national household and military artefacts September and June. Admission is free. gem. A place where pioneering collected and catalogued by local innovations and ideas carved the way for volunteers at the society. 6 Weavers Cottage Britain in the . Looking around our two mills, discover East Lancashire Railway T: 01706 229828 how and became yarn and 4 Rawtenstall Station www.rossendalecivictrust.org.uk unravel the stories of inspirational T: 0161 764 7790 Steep yourself into industrial heritage inventors, their magnificent machines E: [email protected] history and dip into a bygone era and understand how their ideas www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk with one of the finest examples of an revolutionised the world we live in today. The East Lancashire Railway is the 18th century loom shop, complete Historical spinning machinery in daily North West’s premier heritage railway with Victorian kitchen, a clog shop, demonstrations and see the only providing both steam and diesel working “tippler toilets” and a tea room. surviving example of Arkwright’s original journeys along a scenic 12-mile route. Knowledgeable volunteers are always at water-frame. As a “Large Visitor Attraction of the Year” hand to enhance the rich local heritage. winner, the railway has two real ale , 2 The Whitaker cafés, gift shop and museum. Experience 7 Holden Wood Antiques the luxury on-board dining, real ale trails, T: 01706 260785 ‘drive a train’ course and photography T: 01706 830803

There are so much historical stories and heritage in and around so much historical stories and heritage in around are There 6-7... Page after! you’ll need a rest of Rossendale, Valley the www.thewhitaker.org days. Trek www.holdenwood.co.uk Open: Tuesday–Sunday 10am–4pm, The Our antique centre is situated on the Bar: Thur/Fri/Sat 5pm–11pm, Evening Whitworth Historical edge of the Valley of Rossendale. The meals: Thur/Fri/Sat 5.30pm–9.30pm. 5 Museum listed building is former St. Stephens Set in the beautiful Whitaker Park in T: 01706-343370 Church and has over 35 dealers in the Valley of Rossendale the museum E: [email protected] antiques, collectables, contemporary displays interesting local history, www.whitworthhistoricalsociety.org.uk ceramic art, antique furniture, clocks, paintings, and Victorian natural Open: Tuesday 7.30pm–9.30pm, watches, jewellery, militaria, paintings history collections and a very active Saturday 2pm–4pm. and books. Interested in buying quality contemporary art gallery. There’s also a The display rooms have masses of items. We buy single items, collections or wonderful café/restaurant. Keep your eye exhibits, mainly donated by local people. complete house contents. 10 Heritage Heritage 11 Walked the ? Make a weekend of 48 it and visit a festival at the same time too! Page 16-17... Walks, 11

Bridleways &... Trek Breathe in the Rossendale air with miles of rolling hills that are straddled with views and fantastic points of interest. 15 4 6

Shoe Trail the moors could lay claim to being one Scout Moor & Waugh’s Well 1 of the highest roads in . Offering 6 Twenty-eight giant clay shoes, designed amazing views with excellent walking Dominating the local landscape by local school children, have been and cycling. spectacularly at Edenfield with a pretty used to waymark the Shoe Trail which walk at Dearden Clough and Plunge runs from the East Lancashire Railway Dam Top Riding Centre Mill ruins; head up Michael Wife Lane, at Rawtenstall to the Panopticon Halo 4 off the A680, sign-posted Rochdale. For at Haslingden. The trail celebrates M: 07534 492873 an energetic walk, head up to the Scout Rossendale’s famous shoe industry and www.horseridingrossendale.co.uk Moor wind farm and Waugh’s Well on clay has been used because the site A friendly, welcoming riding school the clear route from Owd Betts pub on of the Halo at Top O’ Slate was once a nestled in the picturesque Valley of the A680. Waugh’s Well is a hillside clay pit supplying many nearby brick Rossendale amongst our 60 acres of memorial to writer and 13 18 factories. The route is 3km (2 miles) long fields. We cater for all levels of rider and poet Edwin Waugh. with quite a steep incline at one point. have a range of horses to suit all abilities. Allow one hour to walk with spectacular We pride ourselves on educating our Healey Dell Heritage Centre views across the Valley of Rossendale clients about all aspects of horse care, 7 and Tea Rooms across to . management and equitation. We also have access to many miles of off road and T: 01706 524425 Pennine Bridleway moorland hacking; with a relaxing one www.healeydellheritagecentre.org.uk 2 hour route or half and full day routes. www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ Healey Dell Nature Reserve pennine-bridleway Clough Head Visitor Centre 8 Offering horse riders, cyclists and walkers 5 www.healeydell.org.uk the opportunity to explore 205 miles of T: 01706 830162 The only designated nature reserve in the ’ ancient packhorse routes, M: 07973 878 821 Rossendale offering an excellent network drovers roads and new bridleways. Offering an introduction to the local of footpaths and cycleways with some and natural history of the fascinating wheelchair access. Footpath off Market Rooley Moor Grane Valley. Once a thriving industrial Street, Whitworth. The 3 landscape the valley was cleared during snakes it’s way under an impressive Rooley Moor has a very long old Victorian the late 1800s to accommodate the 105ft viaduct. Visit the rangers office at road, known for generations as the reservoirs. Today the picturesque and Healey Hall Mills for trail guides. There’s Cotton Famine Road, which runs from peaceful landscape offers a perfect a 6km cycleway running from Rochdale the Northern end at Rakehead, above antidote to the pace of modern life, through Healey Dell and on upto to Catley Lane head near with excellent walking trials and other Britannia, look for the signs for Route 92. Rochdale. This picturesque road up on countryside pursuits. 9 12 Walks, Bridleways & Outdoor Activities Walks, Bridleways & Outdoor Activities 13 Check out: www.visitrossendale.com for walks, bridleways and cycle routes as downloadable maps to Trek use when you’re out ... Outdoor and about! Bacup Activities

Calf Hey Reservoir Routes Around Rossendale with its waterfalls. Views of the South Irwell Sculpture Trail Rawtenstall 9 13 Pennine hills are splendid. 16 Start your morning with a brisk 30 www.visitrossendale.com/things-to- Extending over 33 miles through minute walk on the footpath around, do/routes-around-rossendale Valley of Stone Greenway , Bury and Rossendale, the trail taking in the spectacular views of the These eight loop paths are waymarked 17 is the largest sculpture route in the UK Valley. intended to be walked on foot though Linking Rawtenstall and Rochdale, and makes a great free day out for all some may follow bridleways, providing following the old railway line. Cycle the family, connecting local heritage, Snig Hole fantastic views of the Valley’s famous over the majestic viaduct at Healey Dell the landscape and communities. The 10 scenery. Downloadable maps available. and ascend to nearly 1,000 feet above trail links a host of cultural attractions En-route to Haslingden from Helmshore sea level at Britannia. Descend past the from art galleries and museums to enjoy a short walk at a pretty stretch of Peers Clough Packhorses internationally recognised Lee Quarry the East Lancashire Railway. Whether the River Ogden down at Snig Hole. 14 Mountain bike facility and enjoy the rare you are on foot, bike or horse, the trail T: 01706 210552 experience of cycling through a hillside provides fascinating heritage to the local Cowm Reservoir M: 07527 241627 entering the iconic Glen Tunnels (open landscape. Take a short walk or spend all 11 E: [email protected] 2016/17) before arriving at Rawtenstall. day exploring the 33 miles. Enjoy trout fishing, located at the top of www.peerscloughpackhorses.co.uk Road, just off Waterfoot centre, A small family run trekking centre Whitworth Square Stacksteads this secluded valley provides the ideal offering the unique opportunity to ride 18 Conservation Area spot to fish. Day permits available with a locally bred Fell ponies on the fells of Whitworth’s only conservation area, three fish limit from local newsagents. Rossendale. Using ancient packhorse featuring the beautiful Red Lion Inn and routes explore the romantic terrain. St. Bartholomew’s church. Clough Bottom Reservoir 12 Rossendale Way 19 Lobden Golf Club Clough Bottom Reservoir has great 15 www.lobdengolfclub.co.uk pathways through sheltered pine forests www.rossendaleway.co.uk Golfing with outstanding scenic views and across windswept moorland and is This circular walk takes you on an area Rossendale Golf Club signposted off Burnley Road East. tour of lovely Rossendale. The path www.rossendalegolfclub.net passes Haslingden, Whitworth, 18 hole golf course, 6,293 yards Par 72. and Healey with attractive reservoirs and Golf Rossendale Haslingden the delightful Healey Dell Nature Reserve www.golfrossendale.co.uk

14 Walks, Bridleways & Outdoor Activities Walks, Bridleways & Outdoor Activities 15 Rossendale 60s Festival from the 40’s, military shows and a re- E: [email protected] 1 11, 12, 13 September enactment at Rawtenstall station. www.ruralrossendale.co.uk E: [email protected] An annual walking festival which takes www.rossendale60sfest.wordpress.com Rawtenstall Annual Fair place in Rossendale and provides the The Rossendale 60’s Festival is 4 July opportunity to sample the unique foods acknowedged by all who have been as Join the community in a fun-filled day of Rossendale while enjoying the beauty 1 one of the premier annual events in the packed with local live music, dance acts, and character of the Valley. There are 6 North West. It is now in it’s third year and stalls, food, drink and children’s activities. a variety of walks to choose from each it covers much of what people associate featuring a particular food from the area, with the 60’s era, including ‘Scootfest’ a Christmas in Rossendale and with award winning accommodation scooter rally, classic cars, live music at a 5 December offered by the members of the Rural number of venues; fashion, food, hippie E: [email protected] Rossendale Group you are guaranteed an markets and for the first time this year www.christmasinrossendale.wordpress.com amazing weekend. we have the ‘Rally in the Valley’, a VW Christmas in Rossendale prides itself in campervan gathering in Rawtenstall. being distinctive. The beautiful Valley of Bacup and Stacksteads Attracting and exposing visitors to the Rossendale, incorporating Rawtenstall, 9 Festival 10 4 beauty, heritage and culture of the Valley Haslingden, Helmshore, Bacup and June of Rossendale with a theme that young Whitworth, all within a 10 mile radius, E: [email protected] and old can relate to. providing visitors with the opportunity www.facebook.com/ to see Christmas celebrated in many BacupandStacksteadsCarnival community ways. Festive events with Starting with the procession and markets, choirs, brass bands and local finishing with family fun in the park. talent. Santa visit Grottos for the children. There is live music, dance and stalls. Parade starts at Futures Park and walkers World Gravy Wrestling with vehicles will proceed into Bacup, 6 Championships before making their way to Stubbylee Key Events August Bank Holiday Park for a fantastic day of entertainment. Experience, laugh, learn, and feel totally inspired with the masses E: [email protected] www.worldgravywrestling.com HarFest Music Festival from of events throughout the year. From the quirky to the sublime, More than 1,500 people gather in the 10 Incredible Edible Rossendale has it all in one place. Bank Holiday sunshine to watch the at The Whitaker annual contest in Bacup, Lancashire. September Costumed competitors slopped and Email: [email protected] grappled for victory in the World Gravy Twitter: @ierossendale Wrestling Championships. Facebook: Incredible Edible Rossendale Bacup Easter Festival www.ierossendale.com 2 7 2 Easter Haslingden Community Harvest Celebration is on last Sunday E: [email protected] 7 Street Fair of every September. The event marks This year’s Bacup Easter Fair was in the September the end of the growing season and Festival weekends are the 1 8 opinion of many locals “the best in www.facebook.com/Haslingden- showcases local food and non-food 48 future! Take your pick here... years”. There was an excellent gathering Community-Street-Fair businesses who each have a stall selling of classic cars, a hunt the Easter egg This is a true community event, attended their goods. We also have additional competition, the market was heaving by hundreds of local people and visitors. activities for children. HarFest is our FREE with visitors all being entertained by the There are bouncy castles, children’s music event to compliment the Harvest Limitless Cheerleading Squad and the workshops and The Flying Dodos from Celebration. Held in the grounds of iconic Coconutters and the Hub held a Thingumajig Theatre touring the streets. the beautiful Whitaker Park it provides range of Easter crafts. The Haslingden and Helmshore band entertainment for all ages. play. Davitt Dancers and local musicians East Lancashire 1940’s will be performing along with Sparkle Whitworth 1 3 Weekend Dance Academy, and authentic Asian 11 Throughout the year May performances from traditional Punjabi T: 01706 852018 1 E: [email protected] Bhangra drummers. E: [email protected] www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk www.whitworth.gov.uk Events are in and around each station Rural Rossendale Foodie Variety of events taking place throughout from Heywood to Rawtenstall with 8 Walking Festival the year, please visit the website for more 10 vintage markets, music and singing September details. 16 Key Events Key Events 17

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Rawtenstall Market Union Street, Bacup OL13 0AA (Off A671). 1 Open: Every Wednesday & Saturday 9am–4pm, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall BB4 7QX. Flea Market: Fridays 9am. Open: Every Thursday & Saturday 9am–4pm, Outdoor market until 4.30pm. www.rossendale.gov.uk/info/200066/ markets/94/rossendale_markets 2 Haslingden Market Rossendale is alive with charming Lancashire markets, so enjoy a slice of local life and make a Road, Rossendale BB4 5QG. date to visit the Valley of Rossendale’s three markets Open: Every Tuesday & Friday 9am–4pm. in Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Bacup. With over 80 specialist stalls stocking over 5,000 lines you’ll 3 Bacup Market find it hard to leave empty handed. The traders offer www.bacupmarket.co.uk a warm and friendly welcome. Parking is free at all three markets. Independent shops

Trek Rawtenstall Town Centre Winfields Outdoors 4 www.bank-street.co.uk 7 There is such a variety of shops on Bank Street T: 0176831952 you really can shop local. Check the side streets; E: [email protected] Kay Street, Ormerod Street and Newchurch Road www.winfieldsoutdoors.co.uk for more fantastic shops. From award winning Open: Monday – Saturday 10am–5.30pm, Shopping beauticians, hairdressers and clothes shops, to Sunday 10.30am–4.30pm, wonderful local produce, superb cafés and retailers Late night Thursday till 8pm. selling home furnishings and knick-knacks that you Your one stop shop for everything you need to take won’t find anywhere else, Rawtenstall has got it all. on the outdoor elements. Renowned for Workwear, The Valley’s independent Homewares, Family Footwear, JJ’s Café and a Classic 5 Bacup Town Centre Motorcycle display. retailers and markets offer Bacup town centre is packed full of heritage 8 Lamberts Mill so much choice unique to features, harking back to its industrial past. In the Rossendale...you will be quaint streets you’ll find great local shops, excellent T: 01706 221500 local produce on offer and a warm, friendly face www.lambertsmill.com amazed! from the locals. Gifts, clothing, furniture constantly being added to by new ranges and exciting new products. The 6 Haslingden Town Centre shopping experience is enhanced by the relaxed atmosphere. A successful town centre, with lots of independent shops selling excellent local produce and products. 9 Musbry Fabrics It’s also host to the award winning Ruby and Daisy boutique shop and the famous Holland’s Pies! T: 01706 244280 E: [email protected] www.musburyfabrics.co.uk 5 Offering a superb range of bed linen, towels, curtains, cushions and fabrics at great prices and don’t forget to stock up on Lancashire dish cloths!

18 Shopping Shopping 19 Mr Fitzpatrick’s Mr Fitzpatrick’s Temperance Mario’s Pizzeria Ristorante Holden Arms 1 Bar 7 12 T: 01706 879407 T: 01706 228997 T: 01706 231836 www.mariosristorantebacup.co.uk Situated on the edge of attractive www.mrfitzpatricks.com A family friendly Italian restaurant countryside, a great place to visit for Britain’s Last Original Temperance Bar offering great food and good value! food, there’s also regular entertainment carrying on the tradition of serving including quiz nights and jazz evenings. refreshing cordials in the true style of Rose N Bowl the Fitzpatrick family. The 120-year-old 8 Holden Wood Tea Rooms temperance bar is a great place to enjoy T: 01706 879555 13 a traditional non-alcoholic beverage. www.rosenbowl.co.uk T: 01706 211630 The Rose N Bowl is a well recognised The perfect choice for breakfast, Fudge Factory pub and restaurant boasting a varied afternoon tea or a leisurely lunch! 2 food menu and a traditional carvery Based in the beautiful setting of a listed T: 01706 852795 serving four meats. All our food is fresh former Church overlooking the beautiful www.thefudgefactory.co.uk local produce and cooked in-house. Our countryside. All food is prepared on Food & Drink See fudge and chocolate being made on decking/seating area outside is one of the premises using the finest of local the tour and choose from the 23 different the largest in the Valley with a full length ingredients from local suppliers. flavours of fudge to take home. canopy and heating. Biker friendly and Taste, smell and experience. Whatever you favour, the choice all Adrenaline Gateway visitors welcome. La Veranda Healey Dell Tea Rooms 14 of tea rooms to restaurants, Rossendale has an option for all. As 3 9 Coach and Horses T: 01706 213221 independents, passion and hospitality runs throughout the food T: 01706 524425 www.laverandahaslingden.co.uk www.healeydellheritagecentre.org.uk T: 01706 822252 Open: Tues/Wed/Thurs 17.30–21.00, and drink establishments. When visiting we want you to forget www.coachandhorsesedenfield.com Friday and Saturday - 17.30–21.30, about the need for speed and discover This original seventeenth century inn Sunday - 16.00–20.00 what a real cup of tea should taste like! is located in the centre of the Valley, We invite you for a truly Italian food With live music sessions. providing traditional home cooked food experience. Whether it’s a pasta, a meat 48 All refreshedTrek again? Head for to suit all appetites, from sizzling steaks or pizza dish you want, and of course something alittle different! Page 26-27... 4 Mazza Grill to traditional Rag Puddings. those famous family desserts. T: 01706 531474 The Fisherman’s Retreat The Coffee Mill www.maza-grill.co.uk 10 15 The only restaurant in the area serving T: 01706 825314 T: 01706 226459 Lahori authentic Punjabi food. We have a www.fishermansretreat.com The Coffee Mill is a fantastic place to new licenced cocktail bar open now. A family owned, award winning bar, sit back and relax in the most beautiful restaurant and wedding venue set in the of settings while enjoying some of the The Fire Pit countryside serving a variety of freshly finest local, homemade food. 5 prepared, locally sourced produce from T: 01706 260676 a traditional and modern British menu, 16 Annie Peaches Tea Rooms www.thefirepitrestaurant.co.uk a range of Scottish single malt whiskies, We take the freshest ingredients speciality real ales in oak casks, with T: 01706 221500 and cook them simply to perfection. wines and champagnes to suit any www.anniepeaches.co.uk Everything from the tenderest of steaks, occasion. “How it should be”, a Tea Room serving rack of ribs, fajitas, burgers right through the best in local produce in a friendly to our great vegetarian menu. Cook your 11 Café Tor Park and welcoming atmosphere. Breakfasts, steaks on hot slabs of volcanic stone! lunches, afternoon teas, takeaways, T: 01706 213813 functions and outside catering – the best The Dearden Tea Rooms Situated within the Musbury@Home food from the nicest ladies! 6 shop offering a relaxed atmosphere T: 01706 557300 to enjoy snacks, drinks and delicious Café Artisan Bar www.facebook.com/deardentearooms homemade cake. On the locally sourced 17 Join us for a truly memorable experience menu are jacket potatoes, salads and T: 01706 211114 set back on the cobbles where you’ll find sandwiches, along with homemade Cafe Artisan is a wonderful child-friendly a warm welcome awaits. quiches, pies and heartwarming soups. cafe by day, with a wide range of

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delicious food and drink. During the menu. Wheelchair access. Free WiFi. serves an excellent menu of home- The Indian Harvest Annabella’s Cissy Greens Pie evening the cafe transforms into a Cater for Vegetarians, Vegans and those cooked food, freshly prepared from local 28 32 35 unique bar hosting great local bands, with food allergies such as Wheat. Soya produce. T: 01706 227777 T: 01706 550303 T: 01706 215099 tribute bands and comedy nights, with Milk. English Lakes Ice Cream available. www.theindianharvest.com E: [email protected] www.facebook.com/ their own brand of retro shots in amazing 25 The Corner Cafe A great place to enjoy traditional www. annabellaswhitworth.co.uk CissyGreensBakery flavours – a must to try! 22 Nino’s Restaurant flavourful and tasty Indian food. The Situated in the heart of Whitworth, a Always make time to pop in for pork or T: 01706 217721 portions are generous and everything is warm and welcoming dining experience butter pies. Pie ‘n’ peas are great! 18 Ashoka T: 01706 215868 E: [email protected] freshly prepared and delicious. awaits. Annabella’s restaurant provides www.ninosrestaurant.co.uk www.the-corner.co.uk the perfect dining location for any 36 Farmers Glory Pub T: 01706 854550 Combining the best of traditional Open: Mon-Wed - 08.00 - 15.00 The Old Cobblers Inn occasion. When it comes to the very best in Asian quality Italian cuisine with luxurious Tues - 08.00 - 13.30, Sat - 09.00 - 15.00 29 T: 01706 219241 cuisine, there can be no other choice. modern English design, sympathetically Sun - 10.00 - 14.00 T: 01706 211116 Basil’s www.farmersglory.co.uk Whatever your taste in food, you can and tastefully appointed for intimate Recipients of the Taste Lancashire Sample our meal deals and taste 33 For fine food in a country setting visit the rest assured that our menu will offer dinners and large parties alike. Relax in Quality Assured Award. Daily specials unbelievable value. A mouthwatering T: 01706 344 896 Farmers Glory with stunning views across something to fulfill your appetite. our sophisticated piano bar, a cosseted with an emphasis on reasonably-priced, menu and a warm welcome awaits. www.basils-restaurant.co.uk the and Rossendale valleys. experience. Strong emphasis on healthy traditional home-cooked fayre. If you Whitworth’s finest restaurant and Contemporary on the inside and old- Jude’s Cafe living with 21 day dry aged beef is hand- can’t see what you fancy on the menu, The Whitchaff Inn fine dining establishment. Steve and fashioned on the outside; on a sunny 19 cut in house, fresh fish, oysters, lobster just ask - we have complete flexibility. 30 Jane Butterworth have over 20 years day diners are drawn to the fabulous T: 01706 874800 seafood specials. Trek T: 01706 213198 experience in the hospitality industry garden complete with water feature Open: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00-15:00 The Fig Tree www.thewhitchaff.com and realised there was an opportunity which provides an ideal setting for al www.heycafes.co.uk Studio Coffee Shop 26 Come and join us for traditional home to open a quality steak house within the fresco dining. Jude’s is a family run cafe serving home 23 T: 01706 225325 cooked food at very reasonable prices. Whitworth area. cooked food and quality coffee made T: 01706 229655 www.figtree-cafe.co.uk/ We have an exclusive restaurant that Berni Inn from fresh produce and served in a Open: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 4.30 Great selection of food and drink and seats 32 and a very comfortable bar area. Buffer Stops ELR 37 relaxed friendly dining room. Saturday 8.30 - 4.00 guaranteed service with a smile. We We also have a very big and 34 M: 07918 176723 Family run business priding ourselves on have a beautiful selection of handmade a heated smoking shelter. T: 0161 764 7790 www.berniinn.co.uk 20 Casa Tapas running a small but cosy and welcoming jewellery on sale for an extra treat. E: [email protected] Tempting you with the very best in establishment, serving good wholesome 31 The Hargreaves Arms www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk quality steaks, pizza, pasta and more. Our T: 01706 218900 healthy food. We use local suppliers and 27 Right Royal Tea Party Offering five handpumped ales and warm welcome, stylish dining area and www.casatapas.net sell a small range of kitchen utensils, T: 01706 215523 one real cider, lagers, continental beers, impeccable service makes us a favourite A little piece of Spain in Rawtenstall! crockery and hand knitted tea cosys. T: 01706 550656 www.facebook.com/pages/The- traditional pub snacks and locally in the local community. Amazing tapas food in beautiful M: 07837143942 Hargreaves-Arms sourced pies, it is the perfect place to surroundings. Sykeside Country House Hotel Open: Tues-Sat 09:30-16:00 This 17th century country Inn, situated enjoy a pint of finest local ale! Set in 24 Restaurant www.arightroyalteaparty.co.uk in the beautiful Valley of Rossendale was the surroundings of our Rawtenstall Do-Dah’s Café and We love tea and cake! We serve out tea originally served as a counting house, a terminus railway station, the cosy 21 T: 01706 831163 in vintage china and our award-winning drinking venue and funeral parlour and bar welcomes both visitors. We pride T: 01706 211011 www.sykesidecountryhousehotel.co.uk cupcakes are a perfect treat for any time reportedly has its own resident ghost - ourselves in supporting local breweries www.dodahs.info Set within a late 19th century building, of day. Savoury meals available also. Mr Hargreaves, who owned the premises and offer outdoor seating in summer, Family run Cafe Wine Bar offering a The Ridings Restaurant exudes at the time! Serving a wide selection of plus a family room. family friendly facility and children’s traditional charm and elegance and hot and cold food, fine wines and the finest ales. 22 Food & Drink Food & Drink 23 Horse + Bamboo Puppet Festival Mather Gallery The Royal Court Theatre in Bacup, loved and respected by the 5 Rossendale, owned and operated people of Bacup. One thing is T: 01706 561430 by The Bacup Theatre Ltd. certain wherever the ‘Nutters’ Facebook: mathergallery go, their appearance, the dances, www.mathergallery.co.uk Rossendale Players the music and name of Bacup East Lancashire’s Contemporary 7 remains vivid in the memory of Art Gallery situated in the town T: 01706 213560 the people because nowhere is of Rawtenstall at the end of E: [email protected] there a traditional dance team M66 link Road and Northern www.rossendaleplayers.org.uk quite like The Britannia Coconut Terminus of the East Lancashire The Rossendale Players have Dancers! In a word - they are Railway. We’re at the Gateway to been producing plays in the unique! Rossendale just 35 minutes drive Valley of Rossendale for almost from and 70 years. A new exciting chapter Walking on served by regular Bus Services began with the opening of THE 9 Glass and the Heritage Railway. Top NEW MILLENNIUM THEATRE in Culture, Arts & Selling Artists featured are: September 2000. Many of our T: 01706 231 722 Rozanne Bell, Elaine Cooper, members have been nominated M: 07980 354 727 Jonathan Shaw, Ruby Keller, for and won various awards by E: alexisvalentine@ Allan Morgan & Nigel Cooke. We both NODA and GMDF over the walkingonglass.co.uk encourage visitors to pop in say ten years of productions here. Facebook: walkingonglass.co.uk Entertainment hello and have a look around – Twitter: @GlassForWalkers browsers are very welcome! Coconutters www.walkingonglass.co.uk 8 Artisan Hand Drill & Sand Enjoy a relaxing visit to a gallery or experience a theatre puppet Bacup Royal Court E: [email protected] Carved Glass & Crystal Engraver 6 Theatre www.coconutters.co.uk - Creating beautifully engraved show. The valley has an abundance of unique events, shows, Whatever the history, the pieces of Glass or Crystal that are displays and comedy entertainment for everyone. T: 01706 874299 ‘Nutters’ are fiercely proud of treasures for ever! 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2 The Whitaker Horse + Bamboo of North Wales. There’s a network of 48 1 2 footpaths and woodland walks in the T: 01706 260785 T: 01706 220241 area. The Shoe Trail can be accessed www.thewhitaker.org www.horseandbamboo.org from the Halo which takes you to East Open: Tuesday–Sunday 10am–4pm, The Horse + Bamboo Theatre, known as Lancashire Railway at Rawtenstall (just Bar: Thur/Fri/Sat 5pm–11pm, Evening The Boo, have been part of the Valley follow the clay shoes) or the old Kings meals: Thur/Fri/Sat 5.30pm–9.30pm. of Rossendale since 1978. Known for Highway, a former packhorse trail, will Set in the beautiful Whitaker Park in their work with puppets and masks, they take you to Stonefold , the Valley of Rossendale the museum produce high quality visual theatre for and beyond. displays interesting local history, children and adults in Waterfoot. Music paintings, and Victorian natural and story-telling are central to their See Gallery 5 history collections and a very active thought-provoking shows, staging a 4 9 contemporary art gallery. There’s also a broad range of productions throughout T: 01706 220 269 wonderful café/restaurant. Keep your eye the year along with the annual Puppet E: [email protected] out for the fantastic Acoustic Nights. Festival. www.seegallery.co.uk Brings together photography, art and The Halo design into a contemporary space. 3 Visit us to see our regularly changing T: 01282 421986 exhibition Thursday – Sunday 10am– A walk up to the Halo is a great way 4pm. You are also welcome to make an to commence your visit to the town of appointment outside of these hours. Haslingden and on a clear day you can

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Quirky It is good to be different! Laugh at the gravy wrestling or take time to contemplate when you visit The Singing Ringing Tree... The choice is yours.

1 Pet Cemetery 4 Astronomy Centre T: 01706 213810 E: [email protected] Set in a tranquil fifteen acre countryside location www.astronomycentre.org.uk overlooking the Rossendale Valley, our Memorial and For something different why not visit the Astronomy Burial Grounds never close and so always open to pet Centre situated above Bacup, high up on the moors owners and friends. SatNav: BB4 8AG away from the glare of street lights. Access to the site is off the A681 to Bacup road, about halfway Gravy Wrestling between the two towns. SatNav: OL14 7HP will bring 2 you to the site entrance. T: 01706 879555 Every August Bank Holiday Monday at the Rose N Flight Deck Experience Bowl in Stacksteads. Without a doubt this is one of 5 the World’s craziest culinary competitions. A wild T: 01706 879179 and whacky wrestling competition in a pool full of www.flightdeckexperience.co.uk Lancashire Gravy! Contestants must wrestle in the Have you ever wanted to get your hands on the Gravy for two minutes whilst being scored for audience controls of an aircraft? Here at Flightdeck Experience applause, and various different moves. we have a fixed base Boeing 737-800 simulator complete with a 12 seater cabin. Bring your friends and

The Singing Ringing Tree family to be your passengers or come as a group and Now try something was different! That 8-9... Page energetic! more a little 3 compete to be the Pilot of the Day! T: 01282 421 986 48 E: [email protected] www.midpenninearts.org.uk/panopticons-singing- ringing-tree Situated on the Rossendale – Burnley boundary, is the musical sculpture which harnesses the power of the wind to play a tune.

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Trek Bus Information Manchester, , Bury, Blackburn, Burnley, Rail Network Airports B Rochdale, , Heywood, Accrington The main bus station is located on Bacup Road, and Todmorden: www.lancashirebus.co.uk The East Lancashire Railway service runs is the closest airport to Rawtenstall and timetables are available from between Rawtenstall, Bury and Heywood. Rossendale with a further three airports within Rawtenstall Library. Full details of all Rossendale Motorways & Roads one hour’s drive-time. bus timetables and fare offers are also available The railway does not operate at all times during from the Rossendale Transport Situated in the heart of England’s North West the week so it is best to check before you plan Manchester Airport – 58km (35 miles) website: www.rossobus.co.uk Rossendale is centrally located for Lancashire, your journey. Airport – 66km (40miles) , Merseyside and Cheshire. There are Liverpool Airport – 77km (48 miles) , owned by Rossendale Council, excellent transport connections for both UK and For latest details of timetables and fares on the Leeds Airport – 80km (50 miles) offers visitors great value Rover tickets that international visitors with four airports just an East Lancashire Railway visit: give you unlimited travel across our network, if hour away, whilst the M65, M62 and M66 bring www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk P Parking you’re travelling more often. in visitors from across the country. - 1 day Rover : £4.70 The nearest mainline railway stations are at All parking is free in Rossendale, some car - 3 day Rover : £12 Rossendale is never far from a motorway Burnley, Accrington and Todmorden, then travel parks operate a disc parking scheme, discs - 2 person Rover (unlimited connection and that’s one of the area’s key by bus or taxi into Rossendale. can be obtained from many of the local shops/ travel for a day) : £8 attractions — the fact that it is so easy to get to public buildings. Search for ‘Car Park Maps’ on - Group Rover (unlimited travel and from. You can also get the Metrolink into Bury and a Rossendale Council’s website for more detailed for a day across network for bus or taxi into the Valley. For more information, information and locations, please visit: up to 4 people) : £10 Set in the centre of a triangle formed by the please visit: www.metrolink.co.uk www.rossendale.gov.uk Lancashire towns of Blackburn, Burnley and Rossendale is also serviced by Bury with the M66 only 10km away, the M65 and Lancashire Way with easy routes in from 16km away and the M60/M62 26km away.

NB: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information included (compiled June 2015), Rossendale Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. This is not an exhaustive list, for more information, please visit: www.visitrossendale.com or www.rossendale.gov.uk The Halo

I Rossendale Visitor Information Centre Opening Hours: C Photography Credits: All photography is Monday – Thursday 09:30–19:30 courtesy of Rossendale Borough Council. T: 01706 234694 Tuesday – Friday 09:30–17:00 For individual credits, please contact the Rawtenstall Library, Queen’s Square, Wednesday 09:30–13:00 Council directly. Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale Saturday 09:30–16:00 Wow...

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