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Bury (/ˈbɛri/ locally; or also /ˈbʊri/) is a market town on the River Irwell in Greater Manchester, England.[1] Metropolitan Borough of Bury is administered from the town, it had an estimated population of 78,723 in 2015;[2]
The town is within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire. It emerged in the Industrial Revolution as a mill town manufacturing textiles. The town is known for the open-air Bury Market and black pudding, the traditional local dish.
Sir Robert Peel was born in the town, Peel was a Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who founded the Metropolitan Police and the Conservative Party. A memorial and monument for Peel, the former stands outside Bury parish church and the latter overlooks the borough on Holcombe Hill.
The town is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east of Bolton, 5.9 miles (9.5 km) southwest of Rochdale. It is 7.9 miles (12.7 km) northwest of Manchester, having a Manchester Metrolink tram terminus.
If you haven’t visited Colne recently you’re really in for a treat, this Britain in Bloom town is bursting with new, trendy independent businesses that are perfect for gifts and cool household interiors.
Add to this is the impressive Boundary Mill Stores, one of the North’s biggest stores of its type, and you’re in shopping heaven. There are also a number of great eateries. If you want to entertain your entire family then you can’t beat this small town that packs a punch! Why not burn your way around 360 metres of track at Prestige Karting.
When the evening comes Colne, with its three theatres, offers some stunning entertainment. One of the venues, the Colne Muni, plays host to The Pendle Beer Festival at the start of the year, as well as one of country’s biggest and best blues festivals in the country, the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival every August Bank Holiday.
Another annual event, the Colne Grand Prix Cycle Race in mid July, is one of the best in the country. Colne is a proud town, home to heroes such as gold medalist Steven Burke and famous Titanic bandleader Wallace Hartley. The latter is featured in the fascinating Colne Heritage Trail. The town is a great start point for Pendle Cycling routes and Pendle Walking routes.
Bacup is a natural home for outdoor sports and has fantastic views across the valley.
Test your mountain bike skills at Lee and Cragg Quarry part of the adrenaline gateway. Our quarries hark back to Rossendale’s past stone roots, but with a modern twist, they are perfect for adrenaline junkies and keen mountain bikers.
Or, for something more relaxing follow the beautiful Irwell Valley sculpture trail, looking out for wildlife along the way.
For something a little different, you can have your very own Top Gun moment at the Flightdesk Experience in nearby Stackshead, used by professional and wannabe pilots alike.
The beautiful Stubbylee Park, which houses Stubby Lee Hall, is lovely for a gentle stroll and afternoon lunch.
The areas rich history and interesting past can be discovered at Bacup Natural History Museum including the fact that Bacup is home to the 17 feet long Elgin Street which has the (much disputed) title of 'shortest street in the world' according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Did you know that Bacup is home to one of the few remaining English folk dance troupes who wear black-face? The Britannia Coco-Nut Dancers, or 'Nutters' are the only genuinely old traditional team in existence, and is 'the most astounding dance occasion in the entire Custom
Calendar'!
The Rossendale Valley has a strong offer of real ale breweries, and Bacup boasts the wonderful Bare Arts where you can try lots of distinctive ales. Bacup Royal Court Theatre (a mere 120 years old) has a regular programme of shows that showcasing strong, local talent.
Having previously been a mill town of the Industrial Revolution, Bacup was once described by English Heritage as the best preserved cotton mill town in England and many of its traditional features are being preserved and celebrated in this quaint and welcoming town.
Described by English Heritage as the best preserved cotton mill town in England and many of Bacup’s traditional features are preserved and celebrated. It’s also one of the oldest settlements in the Rossendale Valley – mentioned in a charter by Robert de Lacey in 1200. Other claims to fames include being a popular TV location; the 1980s TV police drama, Juliet Bravo was filmed here, also Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, parts of The League of Gentlemen and much of the film Girls' Night.
In terms of altitude, Bacup is the highest town in East Lancashire (835'/250m above sea level) so it provides many points for a scenic view across the stunning Rossendale Valley.
The famous River Irwell runs from Bacup through the Rossendale Valley to Salford and is an important feature in the Valley. The Irwell Sculpture Trail is well worth a walk and has 70 sculptures between Bacup and Salford Quays. Download the map for the route here.
Bacup Royal Court Theatre puts on a wealth of shows; they’ve been showcasing strong, local talent for over 120 years.