Museum on the Move: Walking Tour
Haslingden Library, Deardengate, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5QJ
Join this exciting walking tour of the Museum on the Move project and explore the rich history of Haslingden through the stories relating to its local businesses. The journey begins at Haslingden Library, where an exhibition of historical objects related to local businesses sets the stage for a tour up and down Deardengate, stopping at each participating business, which features a window display with fascinating facts and stories about the architecture of the building and its past.
This exciting project is a collaboration between The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery and The Haslingden Big Lamp Project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Rossendale Borough Council, aiming to uncover and celebrate the unique heritage of the area.
Please bring appropriate clothing for the weather.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1200-1300
Location & directions
Haslingden Library, Deardengate, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5QJ
- Directions:
- The tour will meet in the foyer of Haslingden Library and then will walk up and down Deardengate and finish back at Haslingden Library.
- Contact on day:
- Gina Warburton
- Telephone number:
- +447970748156
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book through the TicketSource link below. Pre-booking is essential.
- Booking contact name:
- Gina Warburton
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/rawtenstall/the-whitaker-museum-art-gallery/heritage-open-days-museum-on-the-move-history-walking-tour/e-gpzgpo
- Booking opens:
- 22 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
This is a walking tour outdoors up and down a hill. The library starting point is accessible and has accessible toilets and the walk will be on the pavement. However, we will be outside on the street on a busy road with the need to cross the road at various points.
Additional information
The tour will meet in the foyer of Haslingden Library and return there at the end of the tour. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
