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Bury Council/100023063/2008. on beautifully restored Tel: 01706 827245 www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk on foot and Bury Hats and Fascinators from the UK’s top designers for all special occasions. locomotives through breathtaking ...... MAIN ATTRACTIONS KEY Cycling No appointment necessary; bring your countryside. Stop off at Dickensian EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY STATION 7 ST. PAULS CHURCH RAILWAY LINE Ramsbottom with shops and Riverside ART EXHIBITION / PREVIEWS outfit where expert advice is guaranteed for a perfect match. Offering WENSLEY GALLERY, MARKET PLACE 1 CIVIC HALL 8 POLICE STATION MAIN ROAD picnic area, home of the Teddy Bears Picnic. Other special events held If you are exploring on two wheels, pick up the National Cycle a fitting service we can adjust any hat to fit. Our bespoke fascinators 2nd Sunday of each month. 10am - 4pm (wine). 9 throughout the year include 1940s weekend and Santa’s Specials. Route which runs through Nuttall park, or one of the many off 2 GRANT ARMS HOTEL PICNIC AREA & ‘THE RIVER’ LEVEL CROSSING can be dyed to match any colour to compliment any outfit. Tel: 01706 824772 www.wensleygallery.co.uk working in Ramsbottom Wedding - Ladies Day - Races - Dinner Dance - Christening - Ball - Prom - Cruise - Bahmitzvas Trains run every weekend and Wed, Thurs and Fri from May to Sept. road routes and country lanes to ride up towards Holcombe Hill. 3 HERITAGE CENTRE 10 ‘THE POEM’ ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ...... 4 LIBRARY 11 POST OFFICE SHOPS insurance / pensions investments / finance Walking and cycling guides are available from Ramsbottom REAL 2 REEL CINEMA 5 MARKET PLACE & ‘TILTED VASE’ 12 SATURDAY MARKET WC TOILETS Library, East Lancashire Railway Station or Bury Tourist CIVIC HALL, MARKET PLACE 6 FARMERS MARKET 13 THEATRE ROYAL WC ACCESSIBLE TOILETS t: 01706 822100 Information Centre. For more information Tel: 0161 253 5111. w: www.nfumutual.co.uk SHOPEATDRINKSTAYSHOPEATDRINKSTAYSHOPEAT Monthly showings. www.real2reelcinema.co.uk P PARKING Email: [email protected] A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE RAMSBOTTOM MARKETS SHOPEATDRINKSTAYSHOPEATDRINKSTAYSHOPEAT ATTRACTIONS TRAVEL INFORMATION welcome to By car Ramsbottom is easily accessible from the M66 and M60 MEMORIES ANTIQUES THE SPECTACLE STUDIO EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY A great way to visit Ramsbottom motorways via the A56 and has plenty of free parking in the 37 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom 45 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom town centre (see map for car parks). t: 01706 82 8800 t: 01706 82 2200 is to jump aboard the East RAMSBOTTOM e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Lancashire Steam Railway. Built w: www.askbury.co.uk w: www.thespectaclestudio.com By Bus and Metrolink in 1846 to serve local mills, it now Visit Ramsbottom’s fabulous The Spectacle Studio on Bridge There are excellent public transport links to Ramsbottom. offers a regular service along the antique/collectors centre. There’s Street is a family-run practice with the A frequent bus service connects the town with nearby Bury something for everyone. Pottery, highest of standards. After expanding beautiful Irwell Valley. Trains run where it links with the direct Metrolink tram service from furniture, jewellery, books, militaria, in August 2007 The Spectacle Studio at weekends throughout the year, Manchester city centre. For more information on public FARMERS MARKET Ramsbottom is a perfect place for serious shopping or clocks, toys and more. took over the former Angela Campbell Weds-Sun from May-Sept, with transport, Tel: Traveline Manchester 0870 608 2608 / browsing, great for buying unusual gifts for friends and 2nd Sunday of every month Open 7 days from 10am. As the majority of our items are vintage, practice giving it a full refit and a vibrant new image. Competitive additional services during school 0161 228 7811 or visit www.gmpte.com The farmers market is held monthly in the Market Place our business has a positive effect on the environment. So take family or stocking up on provisions. prices, year-round deals, helpful friendly staff, come and try us. and Bank Holidays. Annual events and inside Ramsbottom Civic Hall. It features more than home that special piece and recycle our style. Open: Mon - Fri: 9am to 5:15pm and Sat: 9am to 5pm. include Days Out with Thomas and By East Lancashire Railway Travel in style take the heritage railway from Bury, Contemporary shops sit alongside traditional retailers, 25 stalls and brings together farmers and producers from 1940s weekend. Sitting on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, against Rawtenstall or Heywood into the heart of Ramsbottom (see both offering a friendly service and that personal touch. all over the North West. the backdrop of Holcombe Hill, Ramsbottom is a thriving map for station location). Tel: 0161 764 7790 for train times. BILL ALLPRESS WENSLEY GALLERY PEEL TOWER, HOLCOMBE HILL market town in spectacular surroundings. Buy anything from designer bags and shoes, original www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk artwork to interiors, ball gowns, local organic food and A vast array of local produce is available, including 80-84 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom 6-8 Market Place, Ramsbottom Peel Tower is one of the area’s jams, breads and home-made fudge, fresh fruit and t: 01706 82 5751 t: 01706 82 4772 most significant landmarks, built Just 14 miles north of Manchester and with great transport drink, antiques and organic beauty products. The shops e: [email protected] e: [email protected] vegetables, fish, meat (including ostrich), savoury pies w: www.billallpressbagsandaccessories.co.uk in 1852 in tribute to local son, Sir USEFUL CONTACTS links - which just happen to include a steam railway - the and busy markets are brimming with gift ideas and w: www.wensleygallery.co.uk and seafood. Also there are home-made crafts, cards, Robert Peel. Standing 128ft high town is proving to be a great place to live and visit. bubbling with friendly chat. Established for over 30 years, Bill Bury Tourist Information Centre paintings and other locally made items. Contact Bury Wensley Gallery hold four general it overlooks Ramsbottom from its Allpress designer handbags and t: 0161 253 5111 e: [email protected] accessories has one of the largest exhibitions each year and up to five vantage point on Holcombe Hill, Although Ramsbottom has its roots in the Industrial Tourist Information Centre on Tel: 0161 253 5111. w: www.visitbury.com selections of Radley, Kipling, Fiorelli, individual exhibitions each month. and is worth the climb for the great Revolution, it is now a blend of contemporary and We have a wide variety of original and Playboy Accessories in the North views over Manchester. The tower traditional, with some great views thrown in. SATURDAY MARKET work comprising paintings in all mediums, sculpture, ceramics, Ramsbottom Library West. We also stock Storm, D&G, Armani and Guess Watches, and opens to the public on occasions Every Saturday Joules clothing and accessories. Go online to view new collections. wood turning, metal work and jewellery. You are always going t: 0161 253 5352 e: [email protected] throughout the year. Tel: 0161 253 The town is rapidly gaining a reputation for design Ramsbottom hosts a weekly market which is situated Open: Mon - Sat: 9am to 5pm and Sun: 11am to 4pm. to find something new on display when you visit the Gallery. Open: Mon - Fri: 9.30am to 7.30pm (closed Wed) Sat: 9.30am to 1pm orientated shopping and the list of independent retailers off Bridge Street in the centre of the town. Stalls range Open: Mon - Sat: 10am to 5pm and Sun: 10am to 4pm. 5111 or look out for the red flag flying from the top of the tower. continues to grow. from fruit and veg to kitchenware, household goods and Ramsbottom Heritage Society Ramsbottom is also well stocked with toiletries. Contact Bury Markets Management on t: 01706 827245 w: www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk Take a stroll around the historic areas of the town with THE COOKS EMPORIUM MURRAYS FAMILY CLOTHING HISTORIC BUILDINGS places to eat and drink, so why not Tel: 0161 253 6520. 26 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom its authentic Victorian streets and traditional stone 22 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom Ramsbottom has a wealth Ramsbottom Heritage Centre spend a little time trying out some of the t: 01706 82 8359 t: 01706 28 1812 of historic buildings, many of t: 01706 821603 w: www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk buildings, or, for the more adventurous, take advantage of regional produce and award CAR BOOT SALES e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Ramsbottom’s stunning location and climb Holcombe Hill which are listed. Two heritage Ramsbottom Heritage Centre is temporarily closed for refurbishment winning delicacies on offer. With Every Sunday A warm welcome for customers old for the panoramic views. trails covering Ramsbottom and lunchtime snacks, indulgent Grab a bargain at Ramsbottoms weekly car boot sale, Traditional cookshop with modern and new can be found at Murrays day twist. The Cooks Emporium Holcombe are available. Ramsbottom Police Station afternoon teas and exquisite most Sundays throughout the year, located on Railway Family Clothing. Here you will find Ramsbottom is well and truly on the foodie map with no offers a great selection of all your basic essentials from socks, t: 0161 856 8294 evening dining on the menu you shortage of places to eat and drink. Choose from a whole Street car park, next to the East Lancashire Railway. contemporary equipment from pots underwear, hats, gloves, rainwear SCULPTURES will find plenty of reasons to linger selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants, many featuring Contact Bury Markets Management Tel: 0161 253 6520. & pans, tools & gadgets, bakeware, and fashion for men, women and The Irwell Sculpture Trail runs the Bury Council Parking Services a little longer. Why not extend your storage, chopping boards and wine & bar. Stockist of LeCafetier (leaflets on Ramsbottoms local produce. These include the award winning Ramsons children. Supplier of Woodhey and St Gabriel’s RC High school 30 miles along the Irwell Valley. t: 0161 253 5356 visit and staying at a local hotel or Bialleti Hahn, T&G, Mundial Knives Duralit & Kitchen Aid Products. uniform. Also schoolwear for primary school age. Heritage and walks are restaurant and The Cultured Bean café. CHRISTMAS MARKETS Open: Mon - Sat: 10am to 5pm and Sun: 12pm to 4pm. Ramsbottom is home to three bed and breakfast. For further Open: Mon - Sat: 9:30am to 5pm and Sun: 11am to 4pm. available from the Library, Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this During the festive period Ramsbottom hosts a variety of sculptures which form part of the guide is correct, Bury Council can not be responsible for any errors or omissions. Come and experience one of the many events that take details Bury Tourist Information Christmas markets, including traditional and continental trail, the ‘Tilted Vase’ in Market Ramsbottom Heritage Centre on 0161 253 5111. place; including the annual cycle time trial up ‘The Rake’, markets. For further information please contact Bury Place, and ‘The River’ and ‘The Society and Bury Tourist The World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, Markets Management Tel: 0161 253 6520. Poem’ at Riverside Walk at the Information Centre). 1940s War Weekend and much more (see events listing). Come and visit us soon! SHOPEATDRINKSTAYSHOPEATDRINKSTAYSHOPEAT May 2008 bottom of Bridge Street. www.bury.gov.uk