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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Whitworth

In or near Wardle.

Whitworth — a village in england north west.

Old Milestone by the A671, Bank Terrace, Market Street, Whitworth - geograph.org.uk - 7782879

Alison Montgomery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Smithy Bridge · 4.9 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Whitworth is a village located in North-West England with a population of 5,798. It is characterised by its residential areas and local amenities that cater to the community. The village is part of the Rossendale borough and offers a mix of traditional and modern architecture. Visitors can expect a typical village environment with access to nearby natural landscapes.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6560, -2.1771
County
Lancashire
District
Rossendale
Parish
Whitworth
Postcode
OL12 8QJ
Parliamentary constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
Population
5,798
Nearest railway station
Smithy Bridge4.9 km

Sources

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Abbeys & priories · North West England

Church of St Anselm, Whitworth

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Natural landmarks · North West England

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Brown Wardle Hill — mountain in United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · North West England

Healey Dell Viaduct

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Galleries · North West England

Healey Dell Gallery & Studios

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Where to eat & stay near Whitworth

Places to stay

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Hotels · North West England

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Campsites · North West England

Ashworth Valley Scout Camp Site

Ashworth Valley Scout Camp Site — a campsite in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Hollingworth Lake Caravan park

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Hotels · North West England

Norton Grange Hotel

Norton Grange Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · North West England

The Baum

The Baum in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · North West England

Reed Hotel

Reed Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · North West England

Egerton Arms

Egerton Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Queen's Hotel

Queen's Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitworth?
Whitworth is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL12 8QJ), in the parish of Whitworth.
What is Whitworth?
Whitworth — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Whitworth?
The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL12 8QJ.
How do I get to Whitworth?
The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL12 8QJ.