Rossendale Alive
Rossendale is alive with everything from farmers' markets to accommodation and restaurants in the area offering exceptional comfort and quality at very reasonable prices. Attractions include specialist shopping experiences with designer fashion and contemporary home wares, the slipper museum and the recently award winning Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (Lancashire's Best Small Visitor Attraction 2009).
Take a ride on a traditional steam train or be guided along one of the many countryside walkways. See giant sculptures in the countryside, enjoy the stunning south Pennine scenery or try The Pennine Bridleway National Trail and The Rossendale Way, a 47 mile footpath around the perimeter of the Borough.
Whether you're looking for a varied day out or planning a longer stay, Rossendale has a wide variety of reasons for you to visit. Come for the day or stay a while longer and we'll guarantee you a friendly welcome.
When it comes to dining out, Rossendale is gaining a reputation for fine food and local produce. As a semi-rural area local, fresh produce is in abundance. An increasing number of Rossendale's eating establishments display the 'Taste Lancashire' logo signifying that they consistently provide a high quality dining experience and show a commitment to the use of local produce.
Click here to download your copy of the new Rossendale Visitor Guide or contact the Tourism Officer for a hardcopy.
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Rawtentall Christmas Festival Weekend - Including Clog on t' Cobbles
Rawtenstall town centre will host the first ever ‘Clogs on t’ Cobbles’ on Sunday 13 December, focussed on Bank Street, where shoppers will be greeted by mixture of stalls, street performers including the world famous Britannia Coconutters and maybe, even a donkey!