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The Whitaker

Type:Arts, Crafts & Galleries

Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6RE

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Tel: 01706 260 785

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The Whitaker

The Whitaker museum and art gallery, aims to foster inclusive, vibrant communities that thrive within their natural environment.

The Whitaker is as much about the future as it is about the past.  Building on an exploration of the past and the present,  The Whitaker is a place for people to take part in the development of the community.  It is a place for people to share their hopes and visions of a better future, and to work together to create the community they want to live in.

Based in the scenic Whitaker Park and gardens, also joined with the bar and kitchen, The Whitaker is the perfect trip out.

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Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free admissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed*
Wednesday10:00 - 16:00*
Thursday10:00 - 20:00*
Friday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00*
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Events

Sunday, 1st January 2023 - Sunday, 31st December 2023

The Whitaker Film ClubFilm Club at the Whitaker takes place in the brilliant new facility (extra screen size and extra seating area). Film Club will take place once a month. Check the website for upcoming titles.
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Saturday, 25th February 2023 - Sunday, 7th May 2023

Marjan Wouda: Familiar
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Thursday, 30th March 2023 - Thursday, 30th March 2023

An Evening with Jennifer Reid
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Saturday, 1st April 2023 - Saturday, 1st April 2023

Easter Antics at the Museum
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Wednesday, 5th April 2023 - Wednesday, 5th April 2023

Work with the Artist: Family Creating Story Workshop
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Thursday, 6th April 2023 - Thursday, 6th April 2023

Films at The Whitaker: Toni Erdmann
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Saturday, 8th April 2023 - Saturday, 8th April 2023

Create with Caroline – Family Lino Printing Workshop
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Thursday, 20th April 2023 - Thursday, 20th April 2023

Films at The Whitaker: Beyond The Visible – Hilma af Klint
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Thursday, 27th April 2023 - Thursday, 27th April 2023

Author Talk with Stephen Oldfield
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Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018
  • Sub-Regional AwardsCultural Venue/Organisation Award Cultural Venue/Organisation Award 2015
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2018 - Cultural Venue/Organisation Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2018 - Cultural Venue/Organisation Award 2018
  • Sub-Regional Awards2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist Cultural Venue  Award 2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist Cultural Venue Award 2021
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2021 - Cultural Venue Lancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2021 - Cultural Venue 2022

Directions

Road Directions

Situated on the A681 Haslingden to Rawtenstall road, close to Rawtenstall centre and the East Lancashire Railway station. 

Public Transport Directions

The East Lancashire Railway line from Bury via Ramsbottom runs at weekends, and Whitaker Park and The Whitaker is just 5 minutes walk from the station.

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