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Bury
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Bury,
to the north of Manchester,
the borough of Bury consists of six towns: Bury, Prestwich,
Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington and Whitefield.
The Borough has the smallest
population of the ten Greater Manchester districts.
Until it became part of Greater Manchester the area was located
in Lancashire and many locals still regard themselves as Lancastrians.
An interesting mix of town and
country, ranging from the Pennine moors in the north to the
suburbs of north Manchester in the south.
The River Irwell flows through
the area and there are attractive villages throughout , especially
in the north and west.
Each of the six towns has a wide
range of industry, with a particular concentration of paper
making at Radcliffe and Ramsbottom. Many of the other
industries are related to the textile industry.
Bury has one of the most famous
open air markets in the North of England and its popularity
has recently been increased with the Metrolink tram/train
service which terminates in the town. Located in Murray
Road, the market is held three times a week: on Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. The market is famous for
the traditional Bury Black Pudding, served hot and eaten as
a takeaway snack.
In recent years much of the town
centre has been developed as the Millgate Centre, a large
covered shopping mall.
One of Bury's most famous residents
was Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister and founder of the Metropolitan
Police Force. A monument to the great man can be seen
outside the parish church and another, the austere Peel Tower,
stands on nearby Holcombe Hill overlooking the Borough.
The East Lancashire Light Railway,
featuring steam (and occasionally diesel) rolling stock, runs
along the beautiful Rossendale Valley. Since it reopened
in 1987 the preserved railway has brought much tourism to
the area.
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What
To See -
Bury Tourist Attractions
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Bury
Museum and Art Gallery, Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0DR
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in a
classical building and was opened in 1901 to house the Thomas
Wrigley bequest. Wrigley was a local paper manufacturer who
died in 1890 and his collection of Victorian paintings was
given to the town by his three children to celebrate Queen
Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The collection includes work by
Constable, Turner and Lanseer. The Gallery has mosaic floors
and stained glass windows. 20th Century works include paintings
by Lowry, Burra, Pasmore and contemporary artists. The museum
reflects the social history of Bury, laid out as a street
( Paradise Street) with shops and room settings. Temporary
exhibitions.
Open: Tue-Sat: 10:00-17:00 Tel: 0161 253 5878
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The
Met,
Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW
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based
in the Derby Hall, this live arts venue has three performance
spaces. A year round programme includes the best of touring
theatre, music, dance and comedy. Tel: 0161 761 2216.
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East
Lancashire Light Railway,
Bolton Street Station, Bury, BL9 0E
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runs
steam (and occasionally diesel) rolling stock on 16 mile round
trip through the Rossendale Valley. Opened in 1846 to link
the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe, apopular passenger
and freight route, it continued to Rawtenstall along the Irwell
Valley. However the last passenger train ran on the section
in 1972. Since then the line has been preserved by the East
Lancashire Preservation Society and the first section of the
line reopened for passengers in 1987.
Open: Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays and some weekdays
in the summer months.. Regular special events, including visits
from Thomas the Tank Engine, and weekend events for enthusiasts. Tel:
0161 764 7790 between 10:00-16:00 for timetables and details.

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Regimental
Museum of the Lancashire Fusiliers, Wellington Barracks,
Bolton Road, Bury BL8 2PL
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charts the history of the regiment
(the famous XX Foot) from 1688 to its merger in 1968 with
other Fusilier Regiments to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
The regiment is associated with many famous Generals including
James Wolfe of Quebec, Napoleon, Wellington, Kitchener, Montgomery
and William Slim. Collection of medals, including VCs, uniforms,
paintings, memorabilia and personal effects of the soldiers. Features
the story of Minnie the Mule who served as the mascot of the
Lancashire Fusiliers from 1944 to 1951.
Open: Mon-Sat 09:00-16:30 Closed Wed and Sun Tel:
0161 764 2208.
NOTE: Currently the Regimental
Museum of the Lancashire Fusiliers is moving to new site in
the centre of Bury - reopening 2007
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Heaton
Park,
Prestwich, Bury M25 5SW, off the A576
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less
than four miles north of the city centre, one of the largest
municipal parks in Europe. The 640 acre (259 hectare) park
forms 25% of Manchester's green space. In the foothills of
the Pennines and ringed by the former mill towns of Rochdale,
Oldham and Bury it was once part of the estate of the Earls
of Wilton. Laid out around Heaton Hall in 1770-73, by William
Emes, a pupil of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Heaton Hall,
remodelled by James Wyatt in the 1770s, is a Georgian period
House. From 1827 the park was home to the Heaton Park Race
Course before races were transferred to Aintree in 1839. Outdoor
events held. Gardens, woodland, 10 acre boating lake, Pets
Corner, Farm Centre and a 18 hole golf course (no membership
required), refreshments. In the summer trips on a single-decker
tram or vintage double-decker bus from the Heaton Park Tramway
Museum.
Tel: 0161 773 1085
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Burrs
Country Park,
Woodhill Road, Bury
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one mile
north of Bury, this country park has been created on the site
of two historic cotton mills: Burrs Mill and Higher Woodhill
Mill. With natural and man-made water courses the park is
a great place for watersports. Facilities include a training
pool and slalom courses on the river for canoeists. Other
outdoor sports such as abseiling and climbing. Countryside
and riverside walks and a orienteering trail. Open:
all year Tel: 0161 253 5111
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Prestwich
Forest Park,
Park Lane, Prestwich, Bury
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large
areas of woodland and rich in wildlife. This 200 hectare park
embraces Philips Park to the north and Drinkwater Park to
the south. Philips Park was the home of an important Manchester
family of the Victorian period. he landscaped park around
their house was created from part of the medieval deer park
of Pilkington Drinkwater Park was owned by the Drinkwater
family. Irwell House, their 1790 Georgian mansio, was demolished
during a Civil Defence exercise in 1958. The park has pathways
for walking, horseriding, jogging and cycling. Footpaths include
a walk along the River Irwell from Whitefield to Drinkwater.
Open: daily Tel: 0161 796 6404
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Where
To Stay in Bury
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Waterfold Business Park Rochdale Road Bury BL9 7DB MAP
128 en-suite rooms, 3 Dining experiences, Verve Bar and Grill, Victory Pub and Kitchen and Vive Cafe. Free secure car parking for 350 vehicles. Full leisure facilities. Banquesting and Conference facilities.
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Springwood Street Ramsbottom Bury BL0 9DS MAP
The Old Mill Hotel is full of character with its traditional stlye beamed ceilings,the beautiful tudor stlye hotel is set in its own private grounds, in the heart of Lancashire over looking the Rossendale valley.Weather it is foraml dining or a relaxing..
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Walshaw Road Bury BL8 1PU MAP
Set in over 50 acres of beautiful parkland between two lakes, and still only 10 minutes from the north west moterway network, with a short drive to manchester, and a ideal way to explore the Rossendale Valley. The Best Western Bolholt Country Park..
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Around
The Bury Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Bolton (5.53 miles) Rochdale (6.06 miles) Salford (7.24 miles) Manchester (7.95 miles) Oldham (8.31 miles) Trafford Park (9.16 miles) Ashton-under-Lyne (11.07 miles) Blackburn (13.19 miles) Stockport (13.80 miles) Burnley (13.80 miles) Wigan (13.98 miles) |
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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Call
0870 4786316
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