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Heywood Tourist Information


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The town of Heywood, three miles west of Rochdale, has its origins in the 13th century, but the area owes much of its charm and character to Robert Peel, (the father of Sir Robert Peel, originator of Britain's first police force), who created the textile town virtually from a greenfield site.

St Luke's Church graces the town's centre and it's recently remodelled Civic Concourse, adjoining the Civic Centre. You can relive those childhood memories and the fun of model collecting by visiting the Corgi Heritage Centre in Heywood, where you can discover the fascinating history of Corgi die cast model vehicles that made Corgi a world wide name.

You will find an interesting range of shops and cafes as well as a thriving indoor market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Heywood has a Sports Complex with a multi purpose sports hall and two swimming pools.

On the doorstep is Queen's Park, one of the Borough's finest Victorian parks - and a visit to Heywood can be combined with a walk in some of the area's most picturesque countryside, including steep wooded valleys and moorland areas of Ashworth Valley and Carr Wood.

An exciting new development is the opening of a new station in Heywood for the east Lancs Railway, linking the town to Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall with regular railway trips.

 

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What's near Heywood

Attractions:
  Rochdale Art Gallery  3 Miles
  Heaton Hall  4 Miles
  Salford Museum & Art Gallery  7 Miles
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Towns:
  Castleton  2 Miles
  Birch  2 Miles
  Rochdale  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Andrew Kelly & Associates  <1 Mile
  Ryder and Dutton  <1 Mile
  Andrew Kelly & Associates  2 Miles
Hotels:
  Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa  2 Miles
  Village Hotel Bury  2 Miles
  Swallow Bower Hotel  5 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Tyas Cottage  13 Miles
  Cherry Tree Cottages  14 Miles
  Folly Too  15 Miles
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Campsites:
  Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site  18 Miles
  Three Rivers Woodland Park  21 Miles
  Fieldhead Campsite  22 Miles

Cinema: Vue Bury  2 Miles

TIC: Bury Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 0161 253 5111  3 Miles


Attractions near Heywood
Rochdale Art Gallery (3 Miles)*
Touchstones is an exciting arts and heritage centre that has something special for everyone. The site consists of Art Galleries, Museum, Local Studies Centre and Tourist Information Centre.
Heaton Hall (4 Miles)*
A magnificent neo-classical country house with beautifully restored 18th century interiors, set in 650 acres of rolling parkland.
Salford Museum & Art Gallery (7 Miles)*
Museum of Salford's local history and art.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Heywood
Castleton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Birch Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Birch-in-Heywood is a small village situated on the road between Hopwood, Heywood and Rhodes. It's believed to have been formed around the mill which is now used for industrial purposes.
Rochdale Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
Visit the borough of Rochdale and you will find a wealth of fascinating heritage and beautiful countryside that makes this a great area to explore.
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Hotels near Heywood
Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa (2 Miles)*
The Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa is ideally situated on the outskirts of Manchester city centre. Our easily accessible location ensures we are well situated for exploring all of the North West's major attractions.
Village Hotel Bury (2 Miles)*
Just a few miles north of Manchester, close to the M60 and the Metrolink. The Village Bury boasts 100 bedrooms with television.
Swallow Bower Hotel (5 Miles)*
The Swallow Bower Hotel has been sympathetically maintained and enhanced over the years to provide comfortable accommodation, creative menus and warm hospitality.
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Self Catering near Heywood
Tyas Cottage (13 Miles)*
Tyas Cottage is a grade II listed 18th century cottage, situated in Merrydale, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its flora and fauna.
Cherry Tree Cottages (14 Miles)*
At Cherry Tree Cottages we have two warm, traditional, stone cottages, set in two acres of natural heather and woodland garden, with extensive views over the Black Brook valley and attractive South Pennines.
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