Museums · North West England
Horwich Heritage Centre
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Horwich Heritage Centre — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blackrod · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Horwich Heritage Centre is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Horwich Heritage Centre is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the local history of Horwich and Rivington. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, attend talks, and participate in guided walks that highlight the area's rich heritage.
Place summary
Horwich Heritage Centre is a museum located in North-West England. It focuses on the local history and heritage of Horwich, showcasing various exhibits that reflect the area's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6006, -2.5443
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Horwich
- Postcode
- BL6 7BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton West
- Phone
- 01204 847797
- Nearest railway station
- Blackrod — 2 km
- Official site
- www.horwichheritage.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/665303873 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horwich Heritage Centre?
- Horwich Heritage Centre is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 7BQ), in the parish of Horwich.
- What is Horwich Heritage Centre?
- Horwich Heritage Centre — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horwich Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL6 7BQ.
- How do I get to Horwich Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 7BQ.