 YOUR STAY AT THE OLD MILLPlaces to VisitLocal Area: RamsbottomWalk down into the town to look at the delightful array of small shops. Browse amongst the antiques or walk further down towards the award winning East Lancashire Steam Railway and watch the steam trains go by. Rossendale ValleyThe Rossendale Valley is one of the most beautifully picturesque areas of Lancashire's Hill Country, with a wealth of stone-hewn buildings, museums, churches and mill shops. The influence of the Pennines is breathtaking. The land has a timeless quality and rugged peace. BacupDescribed by English Heritage as the best-preserved mill town in Britain, Bacup has a thriving shopping area and market on Wednesday and Saturday. HaslingdenHaslingden market dates back to 1676 when King Charles II granted the right to charge tolls and stallage. It is a bustling town and makes an ideal base for walking out onto the stunning Haslingden Grange or West Pennine Moors. HelmshoreHelmshore Textile Museums - Nestling side by side in the quiet village of Helmshore in the stunning Rossendale Valley are two original Lancashire textile mills: Higher Mill and Whitaker’s Mill together known as Helmshore Mills Textile Museum. For further details visit the website at:- Places to ShopLocally: RamsbottomRamsbottom has a delightful range of small shops including antique shops and specialist furniture shops. You are likely to find something truly unique in one of these Aladdin's caves. There is also a small market on Saturdays and Sundays and car boot sales on most Sundays. The World famous Bury MarketThe indoor and outdoor market is justly famous. A large traditional British market with a wide range of bustling stalls. The market originated under a grant by Edward IV. to Sir Thomas Pilkington. The market is now held on Wendesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Bury Millgate CentreRight next door to Bury's market is the Millgate Centre. Ideal for all weather shopping the Millgate Centre is a completely covered area of the town centre with over 100 thriving shops, including Marks and Spencer and British Home Stores. There is a wide range of choice in the Centre itself and many more shops closely grouped in the surrounding streets. Manchester City CentreMost major stores are located here in the UK's second most popular location for retailers outside London. The core retailing area is based around the pedestrianised Market Street and the Arndale Centre, one of Europe's largest shopping malls, forming the main shopping centre for the North West. Trafford CentreWith almost 300 shops, 35 restaurants and a cinema, the Trafford Centre is a whole town under one roof. The Centre offers free parking and weather proof shopping in relaxing surroundings. With a wide variety of shops and dozens of designer outlets, it's a shoppers' heaven. Lowry CentreIn addition to the galleries housing the largest selection of Lowry paintings and drawings in the World the Lowry Centre also has two theatres and a number of shops, restaurants and bars. Next to the Centre is the Lowry Designer Outlet housing an extensive range of designer clothing stores. Sporting & Concert StadiumsManchester Evening News Arena - Music & Sporting Events13.6 miles away, and around 22 minutes travel, on non-concert days Old Trafford - Home of Manchester United Football Club16.8 miles away, and around 30 minutes travel, on non-match days City of Manchester Stadium - Home of Manchester City Football Club14.8 miles away, and around 27 minutes travel, on non-match days Reebok Stadium - Home of Bolton Wanders Football Club13.15 miles away, and around 32 minutes travel, on non-match days Turf Moor Stadium - Home of Burnley Football Club15.3 miles away, and around 25 minutes travel, on non-match days Ewood Park Stadium - Home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club20.67 miles away, and around 27 minutes travel, on non-match days Gigg Lane Stadium - Home of Bury Football Club5.8 miles away, and around 12 minutes travel, on non-match days |
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