Rossendale Museum

Museum of local history and general interest, housed in a former mill owner’s residence, built in 1840 for the Hardman family. Capture the atmosphere of the period in the Victorian drawing room, marvel at the Tiger and Python in the natural history display, and learn about Rossendale’s past in this compact museum, situated in the expanse of Whitaker Park. A programme of temporary exhibitions is held throughout the year.

Opening Times

Opening 1 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

Opening 1 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2009

Events

Tickets Information

Road Directions

On A681 Haslingden Road, approximately 300yds from roundabout at end of M66.

Public Transport Directions

464 Accrington - Bacup bus route; alight at Whitaker Park.

 Facilities

• Disabled Access
• Disabled Access/Toilets
• Free Admission
• Guide Dogs Welcome
• Indoor
• Open All Year
• Picnic Area
• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Educational Visits Accepted
• Event Venue
• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
• Family Fun
• Groups Acepted
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families
• Marketed towards senior citizens
• Marketed towards student/youth
• No Smoking Attraction
• On-Site café/restaurant
• Parking (free)
• Toilets

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Accessibility

• Car Parking

Parking & Transport

• Coaches Welcome
• On site parking