The old mill town of Ramsbottom is a brilliant place for a real shopping trip. And to start on the right foot, the name means valley of the wild garlic, not sheep’s bum. The council has managed to keep the place full of character, with very few of the shops making up identikit high streets countrywide. There is a medium sized supermarket, but it is hidden away. Parking is generally free – there is a big car park down by the station for example. There are lots of quirky shops, old fashioned places and country pursuits suppliers, an antiques emporium where there are some gems hidden among the oddities and monstrosities, and some smart clothes stores and galleries. It’s also a foodie destination. Firstly because it has Ramsons, one of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Second it has a proper (if small) market on a Saturday. Third it has two real butchers, the one on Bolton Road complete with stable door and staff who speak their mind. If it helps get the shopping done, there is the bribery for the kids of a ride on the East Lancs Railway, with trains to Bury one way and Rawtenstall the other (the route to Rawtenstall is prettier). Easily reached off the M66 Ramsbottom is a great alternative to the cloned malls littering the country.
Dentist
Dr P J Carmichael & Associates
Ramsbottom Dental Care
W P Whitton
Doctor
Market
Ramsbottom Saturday Country Market
Ramsbottom Sun Market/Car Boot
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Brook
Eagle & Child
Fishermans Retreat
Fusilier
Grey Mare Inn
Hare & Hounds
Horse & Jockey Inn
Major
Original Coach & Horses
Railway
Rose & Crown
Rostron Arms
Royal Oak
Restaurant
Fishermans Retreat
Hare & Hounds
Original Coach & Horses
Railway
Ramsons
Rostron Arms
Solicitor
Haworth Chappell & Whitworth
Orbis Solicitors
Woodcock & Sons
Taxi
Shops
Carmel Hair Salon
Martin Stembridge Photography
Vineyard (The)
Places to Stay near Ramsbottom
The Grant Arms Hotel (0.06 miles)
Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club (0.15 miles)
Boasting spectacular views across the Rossendale Valley, this characteristic former mill is set within its own grounds, complete with flowers, gardens, rockeries, seated terraces and a cascading stream, in Ramsbottom, Lancashire.
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Red Hall Hotel (1.27 miles)
The Red Hall Hotel has 37 beautiful rooms all recently fully refurbished. All of our rooms are en suite with LCD television, Sky, telephone, hair dryers, free wi-fi, radio, tea ... More
Holden Vale Hotel (2.47 miles)
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Situated on the edge of Helmshore village in the Rossendale valley only 13 miles from Manchester and centrally located between Bolton, Burnley and Bury and ... More
Red Lion (2.55 miles)
Best Western Bolholt Country Park Hotel (3.36 miles)
Set in 52 acres of beautiful parkland, between 2 tranquil lakes, the hotel boasts superb leisure facilities, including 2 swimming pools, 2 saunas, 2 jacuzzis and a cold plunge pool. Situated in the grounds of the ... More | visit website
Courtyard Bradford (3.81 miles)
This former 19th century vicarage has been gracefully converted into one of West Yorkshire's most popular hotels, located within 8 km (5 miles) of both Leeds and Bradford city centres. Located in the ancient village of ... More | visit website
Strawbury Duck Inn (4.04 miles)
With the recent refurbishments, this 18th century Inn has been restored ... More | visit website
Rostrevor Hotel (4.48 miles)
Just off the A56 in Bury, Lancashire, this splendid 19th-century property overlooks peaceful parkland, yet is within easy reach of Manchester’s busy city centre.
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Village Hotel & Leisure Club Bury (4.51 miles)
Village Bury is ideally situated approx 10 Miles from Manchester City Centre, surrounding areas including mufc and mcfc. The nearby Trafford Centre offers a cosmopolitan array of attractions and retail experiences.
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