About The Whitaker
Discover natural history exhibits and art collections before letting children burn off energy in the playground, with picnic spots and an onsite restaurant for refreshments.
What's nearby
- MANR next door
- Whitaker Park next door
- The Shepherds Inn 150m away
- St Mary's Chambers 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely museum/art gallery and restaurant set in a beautiful park, maintained by local volunteers (Civic Pride)
· via Google
As well as permanent displays and info on local history the museum has collections of thought provoking contemporary art. Its set in large gardens and has great views. The cafe serves great quality food with professional and friendly service in a bright and well designed space. All in all excellent and definitely worth a visit.
· via Google
Really interesting things in there. Arts wasn't very interesting this time, but there is more than just that there. Nice cafe and a big park to walk around in with plenty of room for kids to run around. Tennis courts and football pitch as well. Will be back when everything is warmer and plants are in full bloom.
· via Google
A cracking little find right on our doorstep. If you're offended by vintage taxidermy, then maybe not for you. Some wonderful exhibits in a wonderful house. The entrance is free, also a beautifully decorated. With great food, a cafe is attached.
· via Google
People say this museum offers interesting exhibitions, including a Cabinet of Curiosities and a collection of taxidermy animals, and a diverse gallery with well-curated artwork. They also highlight the free entry, the beautiful Victorian building, and the attached cafe serving good food.
Other reviews mention the exhibits can be strange.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Haslingden Road, Rossendale, BB4 6RE Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (699 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Rawtenstall