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About Edgworth

This attractive hillside village occupies a pleasant rural location close to two pretty reservoirs and the historic house known as Turton Tower. The name Edgworth is Saxon in origin, thus this is an old place with a history lost in the mist of time. It is especially noted for the number of 17th century "Folds" formed as enclosures of farmsteads and cottages, the number of these still remaining, add a measure of interest to the surrounding countryside.

The most interesting of these ancient folds is Brandwood Fold, birthplace of Sir Thomas Barlow, physician to Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V. He lived to the ripe old age of 99 and during his lifetime entertained members of the Royal family and noted dignitaries at Greenthorne, the family home. The beautiful russet brick Barlow Institute was built by Sir Thomas and his family, who gifted it to Edgworth upon completion in 1909 as a memorial to his parents.

Edgworth has a lovely Methodist church, this dates back to 1883, but it is believed that Methodism came to the region in the latter half of the 18th century, and John Wesley who is known to have preached nearby may also have preached here. The church, with its short stubby tower, topped by an elegant spire, occupies a commanding village position, it has beautiful original Victorian fittings and is well worth seeing.

Visitors to the village will find plenty to interest them. There are the usual village amenities, shops include a butchers, grocers, newsagents, hairdressers, post office and other specialist shops. Good places to eat can be found, the village has a number of pubs and restaurants, and for anyone wishing to stay to explore the village and its surroundings, there are friendly places for bed and breakfast.

Edgeworth is a good centre for walking, the local landscape has a rich variety of wildlife habitats, particularly around the Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs. Other agreeable places for relaxation include the local cricket and bowling clubs, both offer a warm welcome to visitors.

The village lies close to Ramsbottom, with Darwen being within easy reach, and Rochdale with its interesting museum of the area, can be found a few miles to the south-east of Edgworth.

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Recommended attractions near Edgworth

Jumbles Reservoir Country Park	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Smithill's Hall	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Darwen Tower	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Bold Venture Park	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
East Lancashire Railway	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Moses Gate Country Park	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Gelderwood Country Park	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Blackburn Cathedral	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Healey Dell	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Hoghton Tower	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Heaton Hall	(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Astley Hall	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Haigh Hall Country Park	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum	(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Samlesbury Hall	(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Edgworth

Ramsbottom, in the county of Greater Manchester (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction E)
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Bolton, in the county of Lancashire (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction S)
The clogs and black smoke image of Bolton has long since gone, in its place is a fine city with beautiful buildings and a diverse range of attractions sufficient to satisfy the most demanding tourist.
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Oswaldtwistle, in the county of Lancashire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
This is a large, typical Lancashire village lying close to the urban sprawl of Blackburn and Accrington.
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Accrington, in the county of Lancashire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N)
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Hoghton, in the county of Lancashire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)
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Chorley, in the county of Lancashire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction W)
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Padiham, in the county of Lancashire (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N)
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Salford, in the county of Greater Manchester (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)
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Wigan, in the county of Greater Manchester (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)
Wigan is a sociable town with a long history, it received it's Royal charter in the middle of the 13th-century, but prior to that the Roman's had built a settlement here.
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Ribchester, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW)
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Todmorden, in the county of West Yorkshire (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction E)
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Manchester, a Historic City in the county of Greater Manchester (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction SE)
A thriving truly cosmopolitan city with a great mixture of new and old. The capital of the north
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Hurst Green, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction N)
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Preston, in the county of Lancashire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW)
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Croston, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction W)
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Nearby travel help

Entwistle Station	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NW)
Bromley Cross Station	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)
M66 Junction 1	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction E)
M65 Junction 5	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)
Manchester Airport	(20.7 miles, 33.3 km, direction S)
Blackpool Airport	(27.7 miles, 44.6 km, direction W)
Edgworth to London	(176.0 miles, 283.2 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Edgworth

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Edgworth center
Mercure Last Drop Village Bolton	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW)
Egerton House Hotel	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW)
The Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction E)
The Whitehall Hotel	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW)
Holden Vale Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.4 km, direction NE)
Astley Bank Hotel	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)
Holiday Inn Bolton Centre	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)
Best Western Bolholt Country Park Hotel	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE)
Pack Horse Hotel	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S)
Rostrevor Hotel	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE)
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