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Milnrow Tourist Information

The Bobbin Pub, Milnrow © Anne Rodgers


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Junction 21 on the M62 is where you will find Milnrow.

Although Milnrow's history goes back to the Norman Conquest, it is remembered for wool and the weaving of wool.

The ‘Welcome to Milnrow' sign includes a sheep and its fleece being weighed, a reminder of how important the trade was. Weavers'cottages from the 18th century can still be seen in the village.

Milnrow's main street comprises of a variety of shops, restaurants and take-a-ways. There are many pubs in the small village but the one with the name of ‘Tim Bobbin' (now The Bobbin) is in memory of John Collier. He was a local school master and also a poet and writer he used the non de plume ‘Tim Bobbin'. His non de plume was given to the pub which stands proudly on the corner of the main street. John Collier's non de plume never left the village of Milnrow, since his death there in 1786. Local people still refer to a steep road running up from the pub as the ‘Tim Bobbin Brew' it is better known as that, than the proper name of Kiln lane.

Kiln Lane leads to Milnrow golf course situated high up on the edge of the moors with the M62 running close by.

Returning to lower land, you will find a beauty spot in nearby Littleborough called Hollingworth Lake, with woodland walks this is a much-loved spot for locals and many visitors including campers. You can walk the path around Hollingworth Lake's 3 mile perimeter, where you will see wild birds in their sanctuary, sail-boats and canoes on the lake, and the geese, mustn't forget the geese because they are part of the attraction.

There are two lovely pubs alongside the lake as well as tea-shops, restaurants and gift shops and in my opinion, the best Fish & Chip Shop around. All this is a stone throw from Milnrow, which is well worth a visit.

Description by Anne Rodgers

 

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Looking over Ogden reservoir Milnrow ©Mark Carroll
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What's near Milnrow

Attractions:
  Rochdale Art Gallery  3 Miles
  Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery  5 Miles
  Heaton Hall  7 Miles
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Towns:
  New Hey  1 Mile
  Smithy Bridge  2 Miles
  Royton  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Ryder and Dutton  1 Mile
  Alan Kirkham  1 Mile
  Alan Kirkham  2 Miles
Hotels:
  Moss Lodge Hotel  2 Miles
  The Broadfield Hotel  3 Miles
  Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa  3 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Tyas Cottage  8 Miles
  Cherry Tree Cottages  10 Miles
  Folly Too  11 Miles
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Campsites:
  Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site  16 Miles
  Fieldhead Campsite  19 Miles
  Losehill Caravan Club Site  21 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Rochdale  2 Miles

TIC: Rochdale Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01706 864928  3 Miles


Attractions near Milnrow
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.
Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery (5 Miles)*
Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery is full of intriguing objects from the past and tells the story of the people who have created Saddleworth's landscape and character
Heaton Hall (7 Miles)*
A magnificent neo-classical country house with beautifully restored 18th century interiors, set in 650 acres of rolling parkland.
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Towns near Milnrow
New Hey Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Smithy Bridge Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Royton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Milnrow
Moss Lodge Hotel (2 Miles)*
Standing majestically in its own grounds, this Visit Britain accredited 5-star accommodation provides an intimate country-house atmosphere which is both relaxed and sophisticated.
The Broadfield Hotel (3 Miles)*
The historic Broadfield Hotel is located only minutes from the m62 and m60 motorways close to manchester. The friendly staff will make you feel at home the minute you walk through the door.
Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa (3 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.
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Self Catering near Milnrow
Tyas Cottage (8 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 (10 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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