Horwich is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 6DT), in the parish of Horwich.

How do I get to Horwich?

The nearest railway station is Horwich Parkway, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL6 6DT.

Does Horwich charge admission?

Horwich typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Horwich?

The nearest railway station is Horwich Parkway, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 6DT.

Castles · North West England

Horwich

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Horwich — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Chorley New Road - geograph.org.uk - 3760136 — Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Horwich Parkway · 1.6 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Horwich is a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

Horwich Town Council provides information about the town of Horwich and its governance. Visitors can learn about council meetings, committees, and the roles of local councillors.

Place summary

Horwich is a castle located in North-West England. It is known for its historical significance in the region.

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Background

History

The name Horwich derives from the Old English har and wice, meaning the place at the grey wych-elm and in 1221 was recorded as Horewic. The name was recorded as Harewych in 1277 and Horewyche in 1327.

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Coordinates: 53.5920, -2.5400
District: Bolton
Parish: Horwich
Postcode: BL6 6DT
Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West
Nearest railway station: Horwich Parkway — 1.6 km
Official site: www.horwich.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Horwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

War Memorial at Former Horwich Locomotive Works

War Memorial at Former Horwich Locomotive Works — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

War Memorial

War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

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Historic churches · North West England

Holy Trinity Church, Horwich

Holy Trinity Church, Horwich — church in Horwich, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Free↗ bhrmp.co.uk

Victorian Postbox, Old Station Park, Horwich - geograph.org.uk - 5950878

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Museums · North West England

Horwich Heritage Centre

Horwich Heritage Centre — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ horwichheritage.co.uk

Reebok Stadium, Bolton - geograph.org.uk - 441560

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Theatres · North West England

Vue Bolton

Vue Bolton in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Cinemas · North West England

Vue

Vue — a cinema in england north west.

Free↗ myvue.com

Where to eat & stay near Horwich

Places to stay

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Hotels · North West England

Bolton Georgian House Hotel

Bolton Georgian House Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

↗ mercurebolton.co.uk

Lower Rivington Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 4821420

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Caravan parks · North West England

Home Farm Caravan Site

Home Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Wilcocks Farm Caravan Park

Wilcocks Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

↗ wilcocksfarmcaravansite.co.uk

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Hotels · North West England

Kilhey Court

Kilhey Court — a hotel in england north west.

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Campsites · North West England

Bibbys Farm Scout Camp

Bibbys Farm Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Ella View Lodge

Ella View Lodge — a caravan park in england north west.