Bury

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By bus

• 98 Bury-Manchester via Ainsworth, Radcliffe (FirstManchester) 60 minutes
• 137 Bury-Manchester via Unsworth, Whitefield, Prestwich, Broughton (FirstManchester) 40 minutes
• 466 Bury-Norden via Jericho, Fairfield (Rossendalebus) 68 minutes
• 471 Bury-Bolton via Elton, Breightmet (FirstManchester) 29 minutes
• 471 Bury-Rochdale via Fairfield Hospital, Heywood Sudden (FirstManchester) 33 minutes
• 472 Bury-Ramsbottom via Brandlesholme, Holcombe Brook (FirstManchester) 18 minutes
• 474 Bury-Ramsbottom via Walmersley, Holcolmbe Brook, Brandlesholme (FirstManchester) 32 minutes
• 512 Bury-Bolton via Radcliffe, Kearsley, Farnworth, Moses Gate (Maytree) 50 minutes
• 513 Bury-Bolton via Radcliffe, Whitefield, Kearsley, Farnworth, Moses Gate (Maytree) 50 minutes

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• Church of St Mary the Virgin

  address: The Rock, Bury BL9 0AH
  Anglican parish church on a high point just north of town centre. The previous 16th C church was replaced in two stages, so the present spire dates from 1842 and the rest from 1876. Note the hammerbeam and tiebeam roof, mosaics, and stain-glass windows. It's a regimental church of the Lancashire Fusiliers, and in 2013 the military funeral of the murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby was held here.

• Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre

  address: Moss St, Bury BL9 0DR
  Small but impressive collection of pre-Raphaelite and neoclassical painting, plus new sculpture centre, and various exhibitions. Big names include JMW Turner's Calais Sands, Sir Edwin Landseer's The Random Shot, and John Constable's Hampstead Heath.

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• Burrs Country ParkCaravan Club site, canoeing, kayaking, other water activities, climbing, rope-based, adventure playground and obstacle course activities. The site is of industrial heritage significance as it was the site of water and steam powered mills. It also offers a great vantage point to observe the trains of the East Lancashire Railway, which steam past at regular intervals. The River Irwell flows through the park and attracts anglers as well as kayakers. It also provides a very attractive backdrop for walkers and dog-walkers. The oldest remaining building in the grounds has been converted into a pub, "The Brown Cow".

• RadcliffeLocated in the middle of the borough, this town is worth a visit to witness a real-life part of northern England, reflecting the changes with which once prosperous towns and cities of Industrial Britain have had to deal. While parts are run-down, where Radcliffe merges with neighbouring Whitefield it is very prosperous with a large Jewish population. The ancient 'Radcliffe Tower', dating from the 12th century is worth visiting. The town is awaiting regeneration to catch up, commercially and economically, with surrounding towns. The town attracted considerable media attention as the birthplace and home of Slumdog Millionaire film director Danny Boyle.

• RamsbottomA pretty historic village amidst the West Pennine Moors.

• The Met

  phone: +44 161 761 2216
  address: Market St
  A small theatre in the town centre hosts many touring acts and local productions and some big names can be seen there for modest ticket prices.

• Peel Tower/Holcombe HillPeel Tower is one of the most notable of Bury's monuments, as it resides upon Holcombe Hill, which sits above Ramsbottom. Peel Tower is perfect for fans of walking, and has plenty of footpaths in various locations throughout the Bury district, and since the tower is always in sight on the roads, it makes it an easy place to find. Thankfully, there is a bench on the top of the hill to accompany the tower, for resting. The sights from the hill are astounding, and have to be seen to grasp Bury's natural beauty. From here you can see the urban sprawl around Manchester, the Peak District and beyond. The tall memorial to Sir Robert Peel, the 19th-century British prime minister and creator of the modern British police force

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• East Lancashire Railway

  phone: +44 161 764 7790
  address: Bolton St, Bury BL9 0EY
  Heritage standard-gauge railway which plies between Heywood, Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall, a 12 mile run, often steam-hauled. They also have occasional steam excursions on the UK mainline. Ticket includes admission to Bury Transport Museum.

• HikingRamsbottom is in the West Pennine Moors, and has excellent views and walking. If you fancy a bit of local history have a walk up to Peel Tower near Holcolmbe.

• Watch football but alas not at Bury FC, you'll have to head to Manchester. In 2019 Bury were promoted to League One, the third tier of English football. But they collapsed financially and were thrown out of the League before a ball had been kicked.
• World Black Pudding Hurling Championships are held on the second Sunday of September outside The Oaks pub on Bridge St, Ramsbottom. The format is like a coconut-shy: a pile of Yorkshire puddings are mounted on a 20-foot plinth, and the aim is to knock over the maximum number in three underarm shots. The next event is on Sun 8 Sept 2019.

• Bury MarketFull markets are held every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with the Market Hall and selected stalls open every day except Sunday. There is a huge variety of stalls. Join the coach trips from all over the UK.

• Mill Gate Shopping CentreThis shopping centre houses many of the brands you would come to expect from a typical shopping centre (WHSmiths, Waterstones, Marks and Spencers), and it has a unique selection of jewellers, among the largest selection in Manchester, if not the largest selection in a shopping centre.

• The RockA largely developing shopping district in the town centre, which already contains a wide variety of places to eat, shop and drink.

• Leckenbys

  phone: +44 161 761 1191
  address: 27 Minden Parade, Mill Gate Shopping Centre
  Cafe/tea room. Service is excellent and the salads, sandwiches and cakes are superb. The whole place is spotless.

• Yates's

  address: 20 Market St Bury BL9 0AJ
  A large bar directly behind the 'Robert Peel' statue. Features a fair selection of food and drinks at a good price.

• TGI Fridays

  address: Valley Park Rd, Prestwich M25 3TG
  Chain diner.

• Peppe's Pizzeria

  phone: +44 161 766 2557
  address: 264 Bury New Rd, Whitefield M45 8GS
  A tiny, family run Italian restaurant. Good pizza & pasta, cash only.

• Forts of India

  phone: +44 161 766 5873
  address: 7-11 Radcliffe New Rd, Whitefield M45 7QX
  Gets very mixed reviews for quality of food and price.

• Roma

  phone: +44 161 766 2941
  address: 268 Bury New Rd, Whitefield M45 8QS
  Good during the day for coffee and lunch.

• Slattery's

  phone: +44 161 767 9303
  address: 197 Bury New Road, Whitefield M45 6GE
  Cake shop & bakery with big cafe on the first floor, good for lunch and afternoon teas. Ample parking.

• Owens

  phone: +44 1706 821821
  address: 10 Railway Street, Ramsbottom BL0 9AL
  Good restaurant serving English fare.
• The restaurant at The Village Hotel offers good food and friendly service to residents and non residents alike.
• The Rock incorporates apartments, a cinema, a 25-lane bowling complex and many high street stores, bars, cafes and restaurants.
• The restaurant/cafe bar at the Bury Met Theatre is good and also popular, as a bar, in the evenings.

• The Duckworth Arms

  phone: +44 1706 823336
  address: 416 Whalley Road, Ramsbottom BL0 0EG
  Good country pub with decent eats.

• Shoulder of Mutton

  phone: +44 1706 822001
  address: Lumb Carr Road, Ramsbottom BL8 4LZ
  Good trad pub with food, dog friendly, at the foot of the walk to the Peel Tower.

• Irwell Works Brewery

  phone: +44 1706 825019
  address: Irwell St, Ramsbottom BL0 9YQ
  In the former 'Steam, Tin, Iron and Copper' works, opposite the Ramsbottom Morrisons. The brewery brews all of its beers on site, examples of which are 'Copper Plate', 'Steam Plate' and 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen'. Friendly, but it's a small bar and the place gets very full, difficult to get served.

• Village Hotel

  phone: +44 161 674 0136
  address: Waterford Business Park, Rochdale Rd, Bury BL9 7BQ
  Hotel with decent facilities, pool & gym. No a/c against hot weather. On riverside so some rooms bosky with nice views, but most just get to look at the M66 traffic.

• Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club

  phone: +44 1706 822991
  address: Springwood St, Ramsbottom BL0 9DT
  Decent franchise hotel with spa. Lacks a/c, a problem in hot summers, and no lift.
• There are two Premier Inns. The Manchester Bury Premier Inn is 200 yards south of Bury town centre, off Duke St by the junction of A58 ring road and A56.