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Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill. Just a short walk up for spectacular views of Manchester in the dista
Ramsbottom station, part of the East Lancs Railway.
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Ramsbottom, home of real ale pubs and one of the stops on the East Lancs Railway, which runs from Bury through Ramsbottom to Rawtenstall. It really is a captivating village, with odd-bod antique and brick-a-brack shops and some fascinating architecture - note the central Methodist church and hall. Move up to the Peel Tower for some of the best views down onto Ramsbottom and across to the Rossendale countryside. Another obelisk, but well worth the hike up for the views!

Bury is most famous for it's market - markets are bit in the area. Take time though to explore also the Bury architecture, the central museum of Bury folk past and present. Find Bury Hotels Find Bury Accommodation Back to Greater Manchester Tourist Information

Ramsbottom Village
Not another tower, oh yes and this one was dedicated to Sir Robert Peel of the area who was Prime Minister from 1841 to 1846. Sir Peel founded the modern police force, so we've got him to thank for that! The police were once nicknamed peelers, and the more familiar 'Bobbys' is derived from the founder's name also! For an easier walk up to Peel Tower park up at the quaint little Holcombe Village, grab your pub lunch at the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Holcombe, dating from 1751, then stroll up the short and pleasant walk up to the tower for stunning views.

The village of Ramsbottom is crammed with pubs and speciality shops, and is one of the stops on the East Lancs Railway - so you can hop off the steam train then back on again. There's some very interesting architecture and sculptures in the town including the Wesleyan Chapel, plus the Tilted Vase by Edward Allington. This waterfall vase forms part of the Irwell Valley Sculpture trail which runs from Salford through the Irwell Valley and on as far as Bacup.

www.northwestpublicart.org.uk/manchester/irwell.php T: 0161 253 5892 www.ramsbottom.net For Peel Tower opening times t: 0161 253 5111

Bury and Bury Market
Plenty to do in Bury. Start at Burrs country Park, a historic mill site connected to the Peel family then move into the centre of Bury to pay a visit to the bury Art Gallery and Museum. Here exhibits such as the Co-op store tell the stories of Bury residents of old! And the art gallery contains paintings by Constable and Lowry. Also in Bury is the Lancashire Fusiliers Museum - a regiment founded in 1688. Bury had it's own castle once, and the remains are still visible in Castle Square.

Check out the famous Bury Market, given a charter in 1440 and famous for it's Black Puddings (if that's what floats your boat!). This really is an enormous market and one of the best.

Bury Market - Fish & Meat Hall open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Open Market - Wed & Fri 9am-4.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Flea Market Wed, Fri, Sat, Second hand market Thurs. Indoor Market Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

Other Bury attractions
Bury Art Gallery & Museum, Moss Street, Bury, T: 0161 253 5878

The Met Theatre, Market Street, Bury, T: 0161 761 2216

Theatre Royal, Smithy Street, Ramsbottom, T: 01706 826760

Bury Town Trail - Bury town centre is home to some unique architecture. Check out Bury Tourist Information point for a leaflet of famous buildings, or phone for copies on 0161 253 5111

East Lancs Railway
The East Lancs Steam Railway was opened in 1846, to link Manchester with the Bolton line. It was a very popular line, which was rescued and preserved by the East Lancashire Preservation Society (there's some pretty dedicated volunteers out there who have saved steam railway routes across the country!).

Check out their website below for the history of the line, plus listings of special events such as 'Thomas the Tank Engine' days, Santa Specials and 1940s Wartime Weekends! You can even hire a train for a special event!

Visit also 'The Trackside', at Bury Bolton Street Station - where on platform two real ales are on the menu from all over the UK and the Isle of Man, together with a variety of hot food.

East Lancs Railway, Preservation Society, Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0EY T: info line - 0161 764 7790 www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk

Bury Tourist Information
Bury Tourist Information Point, The Met, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW T: 0161 253 5111