Ruth’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Rawtenstall is a vibrant market town. The main cobbled street is lined with fascinating shops and excellent cafes and bars. Don't forget a nostalgic visit to Mr Fitzpatrick's, Britains last temperance bar.
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Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall is a vibrant market town. The main cobbled street is lined with fascinating shops and excellent cafes and bars. Don't forget a nostalgic visit to Mr Fitzpatrick's, Britains last temperance bar.
Sightseeing
A must see and definitely hear! 4 miles - makes for a breezy walk from Higher Walls.
The Singing Ringing Tree is a wind powered sound sculpture resembling a tree overlooking Burnley and beyond.
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Laulava Soiva Puu
Crown Point RoadA must see and definitely hear! 4 miles - makes for a breezy walk from Higher Walls.
The Singing Ringing Tree is a wind powered sound sculpture resembling a tree overlooking Burnley and beyond.
A Panopticon sculpture illuminated at night glowing bright blue. The views are far reaching and dramatic. To get to the Halo you can follow the Shoe Trail from Rawtenstall Town Centre, a 2 mile route featuring 28 huge clay shoes celebrating the Valley shoe industry heritage.
Halo
Cribden End LaneA Panopticon sculpture illuminated at night glowing bright blue. The views are far reaching and dramatic. To get to the Halo you can follow the Shoe Trail from Rawtenstall Town Centre, a 2 mile route featuring 28 huge clay shoes celebrating the Valley shoe industry heritage.
This steam powered railway runs 12 miles passing through rural villages and Victorian towns, Rawtenstall to Bury. Experience days from Children’s Activity Days to Rail Ale Trails, not forgetting the range of exquisite dining experiences offered.
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East Lancashire Railway
23A Bolton StThis steam powered railway runs 12 miles passing through rural villages and Victorian towns, Rawtenstall to Bury. Experience days from Children’s Activity Days to Rail Ale Trails, not forgetting the range of exquisite dining experiences offered.
Rossendale, The Adrenaline Valley
An iconic Rossendale venue with high quality dry ski slopes, fun for all the family "the Hill" is a safe environment for all. With a host of Alpine activities and equipment for hire.
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Ski Rossendale
Haslingden Old RoadAn iconic Rossendale venue with high quality dry ski slopes, fun for all the family "the Hill" is a safe environment for all. With a host of Alpine activities and equipment for hire.
The Water Ski Academy C.I.C.
Tong EndJust 7 miles away water skiing is available for all levels and ages.
A must for mountain biking with table top jumps, challenging climbs, rock gardens, rock slab, drop offs and huge berms. 3.8 miles (13 min) from Higher Walls.
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Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Trail
A must for mountain biking with table top jumps, challenging climbs, rock gardens, rock slab, drop offs and huge berms. 3.8 miles (13 min) from Higher Walls.
Something different! An adventure suitable for families, all ages from couples to large groups. Requiring strategic thinking working as a team to solve puzzles and riddles, immerse in this real life action escape game.
Lucardo Rawtenstall - Escape Rooms
33-35 Kay StSomething different! An adventure suitable for families, all ages from couples to large groups. Requiring strategic thinking working as a team to solve puzzles and riddles, immerse in this real life action escape game.
The opportunity to experience piloting a jet plane from a choice of 24,000 airports around the world including a range of scenarios, weather, environments and wrap around visuals. 10 mins from Higher Walls
Flightdeck Experience - Flight Simulator Experiences
The opportunity to experience piloting a jet plane from a choice of 24,000 airports around the world including a range of scenarios, weather, environments and wrap around visuals. 10 mins from Higher Walls
Outdoors
Take in the hills of Rossendale on horseback. Hacking or lessons for all ages and experience are available locally.
Weir Riding Centre
93 Burnley RdTake in the hills of Rossendale on horseback. Hacking or lessons for all ages and experience are available locally.
Farmer Terry, keeps children entertained on a tour round his petting farm meeting rabbits, kittens, chinchillas, lambs, goats, donkeys, llamas, cows, pigs and birds of prey. Children can pet and feed many of the animals and play in the play area.
Animal Quackers
Newchurch Old RoadFarmer Terry, keeps children entertained on a tour round his petting farm meeting rabbits, kittens, chinchillas, lambs, goats, donkeys, llamas, cows, pigs and birds of prey. Children can pet and feed many of the animals and play in the play area.
10 minutes drive over Deere Play Hill and you are at Townely Park with its many walks, children’s activities and fascinating Hall steeped in history.
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Towneley Park
10 minutes drive over Deere Play Hill and you are at Townely Park with its many walks, children’s activities and fascinating Hall steeped in history.
Culture
Presenting history to a modern audience. The museum and art gallery holds an impressive collection of paintings alongside an extensive heritage collection linked to the wealth of Rossendale during the industrial revolution.
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The Whitaker
Haslingden RoadPresenting history to a modern audience. The museum and art gallery holds an impressive collection of paintings alongside an extensive heritage collection linked to the wealth of Rossendale during the industrial revolution.
Here you can find out how raw wool and cotton were spun into yarn ready to be woven into cloth and witness original machinery at work.
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Holcombe RoadHere you can find out how raw wool and cotton were spun into yarn ready to be woven into cloth and witness original machinery at work.
Established in 1878 the museum houses a collection of over 4000 photos detailing the history of Rossendale.
Bacup Natural History Society
24 Yorkshire StEstablished in 1878 the museum houses a collection of over 4000 photos detailing the history of Rossendale.
Within 50 mins with a spectacular drive over the moors Haworth is well worth a visit.
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Haworth
Within 50 mins with a spectacular drive over the moors Haworth is well worth a visit.
Theatre
The Boo Theatre
679 Bacup RdTheatre with a difference.
Bacup Royal Court Theatre
Rochdale RoadA must for any theatre goer. Weekly productions.
Millennium Theatre Waterfoot
67 Burnley Rd ELocal productions to be enjoyed.
Shopping and Markets
Upper and Lower Deardengate in the centre of Haslingden are home to many independent shops and both traditional and contemporary eateries including Deardengate Victorian Tea Rooms and Cissy Greens bakery.
Haslingden
Upper and Lower Deardengate in the centre of Haslingden are home to many independent shops and both traditional and contemporary eateries including Deardengate Victorian Tea Rooms and Cissy Greens bakery.
An abundance of local shops and a traditional outdoor market open every Wednesday and Saturday, Flea Market Friday.
Bacup Market
3 Union StAn abundance of local shops and a traditional outdoor market open every Wednesday and Saturday, Flea Market Friday.
Many of the varied shops are located in the town centre on Bank Street. At the end of Bank Street the town has a thriving authentic open market and market hall, open Wednesday and Saturday. Flea Market Friday.
Rawtenstall Market
Newchurch RoadMany of the varied shops are located in the town centre on Bank Street. At the end of Bank Street the town has a thriving authentic open market and market hall, open Wednesday and Saturday. Flea Market Friday.