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This is a brief description of the attractions in ...
North of Manchester
- East Lancashire Railway,
take a trip back in time and catch one of
the restored steam trains along the picturesque Irwell Valley from Bury to
Rawtenstall. The railway operates on weekends and Bank Holidays. Groups can
also charter a train, including Pullman style diners, and tailor a journey
to suit their itinerary.
- T. 0161 764 7790 W.
www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk
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- Slattery's Chocolatier & Patissier,
having gained a reputation for fantastic
cakes and handmade chocolates, the award winning Slattery’s now offer
group visits in there brand new premises. There will be a range of activities
and even a chocolate team building workshop! The new 80-seater restaurant
means that lunch or coffee breaks can be included.
- T. 0161 253 5111 W.
www.slattery.co.uk
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- Hollingworth Lake Country Park Visitor Centre,
in Victorian times this was known as The
Weighvers’ Seaport. Now visitors can enjoy many outdoor attractions and an
excellent visitor centre. Spanning 118 acres with the dramatic backdrop of
Blackstone Edge, the lake is one of the most popular days out in the area.
- T.01706 373421
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- Healey Dell Visitor Centre in Healey Dell Nature - Art Gallery and
Studios, this beauty
spot and wildlife sanctuary is rich in industrial archaeology. Look out for
carved rock formations and spectacular waterfalls. There is also a disused
railway line and 100ft viaduct that form part of a nature trail with
excellent views.
- T.01706 356348 W.
www.visitrochdale.com
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- Touchstones, A
multi-use arts and heritage centre housing a tourist information centre,
café, museum, local studies library and three art galleries, a heritage
gallery and an education studio.
- T. 01706 864998
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- The Rochdale Canal, in
32 miles long and has 91 locks, more than 100 bridges, 20 miles of
reservoirs, including the 118-acre Hollingworth Lake.
- T. 01706 9113150
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- Gallery Oldham's Collection,
one of the largest and most varied in the Northwest, consists of thousands
of items of fine and decorative art, photography, natural and social
history, geology and archaeology.
- T. 0161 911 4653 W.
www.galleryoldham.org.uk
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- Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery,
a canal side museum and art gallery
exploring the lives and history of Saddleworth’s people. Learn how the
woollen industry thrived in this
rugged moorland parish.
- T. 01457 874093 W.
www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
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- Daisy Nook Country Park
includes beautiful woodland
areas, a lake, a canal, and flower-filled meadows with bridleways and
footpaths that link to other countryside areas.
At the visitors centre there are
exhibitions, activities for children, souvenirs, and café.
- T. 0161 308 3909
Please note: While every effort has been made to ensure that the information
is correct and accurate, Elton Bank Hotel cannot accept responsibility in
respect of errors and/or omissions. You are advised to check in
advance.
Elton Bank Hotel, 62
Platt Lane, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5NE U.K.
Telephone: +44 (0)161 225
33 88 Fax: +44 (0)161 225 66 88
E-mail:
rooms@eltonbankhotel.com
Website:
www.eltonbankhotel.com
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