ATTRACTIONS IN OL13 8LT
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4milesWhitaker Park and Rossendale Museum
Whitaker Park, Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB46RE
Discover a place full of history. From country to coast explore Lancashire 's rich and varied heritage in some of our county's finest museums.
8.1milesGawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, BB128UA
This imposing house, set in tranquil grounds in the heart of urban Lancashire, resembles the great Hardwick Hall and is very probably by the same architect, Robert Smythson. In the middle of the 19th century Sir Charles Barry was commissioned to restore the house, thereby creating the opulent interiors we see today.
9.7milesTurton Tower
Turton Bottoms, BL70HG
A Delightful Tudor House in Woodland Gardens A distinctive 15th century English country house. Set in relaxing woodlands on the edge of the popular walking area of the West Pennine Moors.
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11.9milesWhalley Abbey
, Whalley, BB79SS
Standing on the banks of the River Calder, Whalley Abbey has been a focal point for hospitality since the fourteenth century. It began its history as a community of Cistercian monks.
12.2milesWaves Water Fun Centre
Nab Lane, Blackburn, BB21LN
Swimming pool at Waves Water Fun Centre in Blackburn, Lancashire. Contact venue on 01254 51111 for opening times and entrance costs.
13.2milesSaddleworth Museum and Art Gallery
High Street, Uppermill, OL36HS
Situated by the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and housed in part of the old Victoria Mill, Saddleworth Museum is full of intriguing objects from the past. The Museum tells the story of the people who have created Saddleworth's landscape and character.
13.5milesBronte Parsonage Museum
Church Street, Haworth, Keighley, BD228DR
The Bront Parsonage Museum is now open. New features for 2007 include a exhibition on Charlotte Bront and her first biographer Elizabeth Gaskell to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of 'The Life of Charlotte Bront'.
13.7milesKeighley and Worth Valley Railway
1m from Keighley on A629 Halifax Rd, BD228NJ
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a delightfully restored 5-mile branch line which joins the national railway network at Keighley in West Yorkshire, north east of England and runs up the Worth Valley to Haworth and Oxenhope. Steam train services operate every weekend throughout the year and daily in summer.
13.8milesMuseum of Transport
Boyle Street, Cheetham, Manchester, M88UW
The Museum of Transport, Manchester has one of the largest collections of transport of its kind in the country. The vehicles themselves represent the development of public road transport in Greater Manchester, from horse-drawn vehicles to the first generation of accessible transport; and also includes the prototype for Metrolink trams.
13.9milesBankfield Museum
Akroyd Park, Boothtown Road, Halifax, HX36HG
Set in a wonderful Victorian mill owners house, Bankfield has a growing reputation as a centre for textiles and contemporary craft.With its internationally important collection of textiles, weird and wonderful objects from around the world, plus commissions by leading makers and a varied programme of exhibitions and events, there is much to see and enjoy.
14.2milesClitheroe Castle Museum
Castle Gate, Castle Street, Chitheroe, BB71BA
The Norman castle keep of Clitheroe has dominated the skyline for more than 800 years since being built around 1186 by Robert de Lacy to protect the administrative centre of his vast estates. It is said to be the second smallest keep in England, since the rooms are only about 20 feet square.
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14.7milesShibden Hall
Listers Road, Halifax, HX36XG
Set in 90 acres of rolling parkland with a range of attractions including woodland, walks, an orienteering course, children's rides, miniature railway, pitch and putt and a boating lake, Shibden is the perfect venue for a family day out. Please call to check the opening times of these facilities.
14.9milesUrbis
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M43BG
Urbis explores Urban culture and the cities of today and tomorrow through four floors of exhibitions about city life. Our exhibition programme features international large-scale exhibitions offering unique insights into the dynamic culture of the modern city, with innovative explorations of design, architecture, graffiti, music and the urban environment.
15.1milesGreater Manchester Police Museum
Newton Street, Manchester, M11ET
Housed in a Victorian police station complete with original charge office and prison cells. Galleries house police vehicles and displays of uniforms and equipment.
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15.5milesPortland Basin Museum
Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne, OL70QA
Housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse the museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. Portland Basin Museum is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the family!Step back in time on our 1920s street, as the sights and sounds of bygone Tameside are brought to life.
15.6milesManchester Mills
Liverpool Road, Castlefield, M34FP
See thunderous cotton machinery demonstrated by our Presenters in the Textile Gallery.Weekdays 3:00pmWeekends 11:00am & 3:00pm.
16.1milesManchester Museum
The University, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139PL
The Manchester Museum provides access to about six million items from every continent of the globe. Butterflies and carvings from India; birds and bark-cloth from the Pacific; live frogs and ancient pottery from America; fossils and native art from Australia; mammals and ancient Egyptian craftsmanship from Africa; plants, coins and minerals from Europe; art from past civilisations of the Mediterranean; and beetles, armour and archery from Asia.
16.2milesSamlesbury Hall
Preston New Road, Samlesbury, PR50UP
Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House. Over the years there have been many changes.
16.4milesImperial War Museum North
Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M171TZ
The museum tells people's stories of war and its impact. Built by Daniel Libeskind to resemble three shards of a shattered globe, representing conflict on land, air and water.
16.8milesCliffe Castle Museum
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD206LH
Cliffe Castle Museum was originally the spectacular mansion of the local Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer, H I Butterfield. It stands in attractive hillside grounds with greenhouses and garden centre, aviaries and a childrens play area.
17.3milesGallery of Costume
Platt Hall, Rusholme, Manchester, M145LL
The Gallery of Costume contains one of the largest collections of costume and accessories in Britain. The Gallery is an excellent resource for students and researchers.
17.7milesEast Riddlesden Hall
Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD205EL
The house has distinctive architectural features and is set in mature grounds with beech trees and a large duck pond. The interior has a wonderful ambience, furnished with textiles, Yorkshire oak furniture and pewter, together with fine examples of 17th-century embroidery.
18.4milesAstley Hall Museum
Astley Park, Chorley, PR71NP
Astley Hall Museum dates back to Elizabethan times with changes and additions over the centuries, all helping make a visit to the Hall a fascinating and enjoyable experience. This grade I listed building is the jewel in Chorley's crown, with stunning plaster work and architectural features.
18.6milesTolson Memorial Museum
Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD58DJ
The history book of a typical Yorkshire town, Tolson Museum draws a vivid and intriguing picture of Huddersfield and its people, from the prehistoric to the present. Each layer of Huddersfield's past is revealed in its exciting displays.
18.8milesHindley Hall
Hall Lane, Aspull, Wigan, WN22SQ
Hindley Hall - golf course in Wigan, Lancashire. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01942 255131 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy (if available) and green fees at Hindley Hall golf course/club.
19.2milesNational Museum of Photography, Film, TV
NMPFT, Bradford, BD11NQ
Founded in 1983, the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television quickly became the most visited national museum outside London, attracting approximately 750,000 visitors each year.A part of the National Museum of Science and Industry, the decision to locate the Museum in Bradford was driven by the city's historic contribution to the development of cinema and film-making in the UK, and the desire to make the NMSI collection accessible to a wider audience.
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