Bury A trip on the railway is a journey back in time on both steam and diesel trains. Restored to its former glory and reopened in 1987, the line provides a 16 mile trip along the River Irwell between Bury and Rawtenstall, via Ramsbottom. The Heywood to Bury link is now open.
Trains run weekends and bank holidays with seasonal special events.
Back to Top Ramsbottom Heritage Centre, Carr Street, Ramsbottom Interesting exhibitions giving a local insight into Ramsbottom's history. The museum features a cobbled street of reconstructions of shops and dwellings from the Bury of years gone by. Back to Top Kippers Cat Museum, Bridge Street, Ramsbottom Britain's first cats museum, above a pet shop. Back to Top Lancashire Fusiliers Museum, Bolton Road, Bury Discover the history of this famous regiment from its foundation in 1688 and its connection with Wellington and Napoleon and find out why they won 6 VC's before breakfast at Gallipoli. Back to Top Brooks Factory Outlet Shop, Prince Street, Ramsbottom A trading emporium featuring a wealth of gifts, clothing, cookware and bed linen.