Part of the headland is now owned by the National Trust - their leaflet provides information about the natural history of one of only two clifftop sites in the county. A Village Trail takes visitors around the historic parts of the village, including the spot from which, in 1816, JMW Turner made his celebrated sketch of the Lakeland Fells. Both leaflets, as well as a children's discovery guide, are available from the Centre. There is disabled access to the ground floor displays and shop. A small shop stocks books and other items of local interest.
Refreshments are available from one of several cafes nearby.
The centre aims to preserve and present the best of the rich history and heritage of Horwich by featuring specific aspects of Horwich life over the last 100 years through videos, displays, artefacts and exhibits. A reconstructed former smithy features displays and videos of the town's history. The traditional local May Day maypole dance is commemorated in a charming wrought-iron gate to the courtyard and a Green Man sculpture overlooks all. Separate gallery features changing exhibitions. A splendid mosaic depicting King Canute is set in the pavement nearby.