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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.co.uk Website: www.eltonbankhotel.co.uk
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