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Clitheroe Advertiser •and Times, May 21st, 1981 and about attractions STEAMT0WN


Warton Road, Carnforth, Lancashire. Telephone 0524 73 4220.


RAILWAY MUSEUM


Come by train (we are adjacent to Carnforth Station) or by road via the A6 or M6 (junction 35)


Visit the largest Railway Centre in the North West. Steamtown has a magnificent collection of preserved steam locomotives including: FLYING SCOTSMAN, SIR N IGELGRESLEY, LORD NELSON and enginesfrom Britain, France and Germany. Vintage Coaches, Midland Railway signalbox, model railway, coaling plant, 15in. gauge railway, gift shop, collectors corner and cate Admission covers all listed attractions including unlimited rides when locos are in steam.


Open Daily: Summer 0900 to 1800, Winter 0900 to : 1630


STEAM RIDES


Sundays, Easter to October, dally in July and August, and Bank Holiday Weekends


Latest attractions include: 34092 "CITY OF WELLS" from K & W.V.R. and 1887 0-6-0T Loco ’’llndsay”


Free Car Parking for patrons (Facilities subject to change without notice)


The Central MUSEUM houses collections of Natural History and Geology. Prehistoric and local Archaeology and Egyptian antiquities. There is also an AQUARIUM. In the adjoining ART GALLERY are paintings, sculptures and pottery, and several art exhibitions are shown through the year. .


BOLTON MUSEUMS ART GALLERY


and


On the outskirts of the town are SMITHILLS HALL, a medieval manor house on the edge of the moors, with a small Trailside Museum and Nature Trail. HALL I' THE WOOD was once the home of Samuel Crompton


inventor of the Spinning Mule. Museum of local history


LITTLE BOLTON TOWN HALL


The museum was opened to display aspects of social history in 1978


_______ INQUIRIES TO BOLTON 22311 (ext. 379) INTO


| WITH the Spring Bank Holiday weekend starting tomorrow, many local people will be looking forward to spending at least one day out with the family.


Some, however,


are put off by the prospect of spend­ ing tedious hours driving for only a couple of hours en­


joyment at their chosen destina­ tions.


just how many places there are to visit within only a couple of hours driving time or, indeed, far less.


But these people surely cannot realise


The local a re a is ’


ideally positioned as a setting off point to get to places of. interes t throughout this county as well as Yorkshire, Cheshire and Derby­ shire. And for those who do not mind travelling a little further there are also places of interest in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.


Enjoy an outing with a difference — visit


THE WILDFOWL TRUST at MARTIN MERE


Waterfowl gardens contain over 1,500


colourful flamingos, swans, geese and ducks (many rare and unusual). Visi­ tor centre with ex­ hibition hall, gift shop, viewing con­ c o u rs e , c o f f e e shop, picnic areas.


Car parking free. Wheelchairs for dis­ abled. Open daily from 9-30 a.m. 10 miles from South- port signposted on


, A565 at Mere Brow, 5 miles from Orm-


• skirk signposted on A59 at Burscough : Railway'Bridge.


within easy reach and chosing any one of them should prove to be a very in te res tin g and worthwhile venture.


All of these places are ACTION? Advertising feature


steeped in heritage and locals seem to have a


Our own a r e a is


museums and even cas­ tles within easy reach and all of them have a lot to offer.


bes t known museums which is easily reached is the Roman museum at Ribchester which is a traditional favourite with young and old alike.


Other favourites which


are even closer to home include Skipton Castle and the new Clitheroe Castle Museum.


a l r e a d y


For those who have v is i te d


Harewood House, near Harrogate, it is well worth noting that there are several new features


g reat c family.


which


now provide day out for all


the A new bird garden,


attraction than it used to be.


adventure playground and paradise garden make this , popular desti­ nation even more of an


a


fondness for times lone past. There are many halls,


are not too easily scared should find a visit well worthwhile. *


The ancestral homes of the aristocracy are


always p o p u la r and many of those within easy reach are now geared up” to cope with


Perhaps one of the-


splendid gardens to the public.


large numbers of visitors and a majority of them, have now opened their,


Richard III and Henry VIII. .


. Newstead Abbey was


gardens well worth a visit are half a dozen 01: so which are particularly outstanding.


Closest to home is


Browsholme Hall at Clitheroe and furthest away is Haddoh Hall at Bakewell, Derbyshire. The latter is probably the most complete and authentic example of medieval and manorial residence in the country.


And among the others


which are readily at hand are the magnificent Arley Hall Gardens, Newby Hall, Adlington Hall, Capesthorne and the" N a t io n a l T ru s t Centre at Rufford Old Hall.


nargh, near Preston, has often been featured in the columns of the na­ tional Press and on radio and television as the most haunted house in Britain. Those of us who


Ii AIR CHARTER ij INTERNAL OR CONTINENTAL


UP TO FIVE PEOPLE I


Ring 45396 for details | A.N.T.


| Blackpool Airport j


THE steam train, once a part of life and a part of the landscape is today at one .with the stage coach and the dinosaur. It is a part of history. V And incredible though it may seem to anyone aged 30 arid over there


COME TO


HARROGATE (Crag Lane, Otley Road) Open every day 9 a.m. to dusk


HARLOW CAR GARDENS


See the beauty of the flowers, shrubs, trees, alpines, streamside, trial gardens and rockeries, model veget­ able and fruft plots.


Small Admission Charges — Free Car Park


RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL This Spring Bank Holiday visit the


NEW CLITHEROE CASTLE MUSEUM


' NOW IN CASTLE HOUSE


Open dally Spring Bank Holiday, 2-00 to 4-30 p m Thereafter Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 2


_________________ p.m. to 4-30 p.iri.


HEAWINGBROOK TROUT FARM SHO


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INGLEBOROUGH CAVE, CLAPHAM


Oft the A65 between Ingleton and Settle


A cave full ot stalactites, stalagmites and other interesting formations,


A delightful Nature Trail leads to the Cave through the wooded Ingleborough Estate grounds (approx. 1 Vi miles)


Open daily (including Saturdays and Sundays) from 10-30 onwards, ■ ■


Guided Tours at regular intervals with special party rates.


Telephone CLAPHAM 242 (24-hour Answering Service)


CAPESTHORNE - — Home of the Bromley Davenport Family.


South of Wilmslow A34


7m OPEN


SATURDAY, SUNDAY and SPRING BANK HOLIDAY


FARM FRESH RAINBOW TROUT Smoked Trout, Freezer Packs, Free Range Eggs available from the Farm


Shop at THEHEANING,


NEWT0N-IN-B0WLAND, NEAR CLITHEROE


EnquiriesOmsop Bridge (02008)274


; p.m. Adntiss'on: Adu|ts £1.20, Children 60p. Gardens only hall price. Car park


.1153. Georgian Chapel Gardens, Nature Walk:


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Information from: Hall Manager, Capesthorne,Macclesfield, Cheshire


CHELFORD 861221 '• i -


■Open; to the public Good Friday, Bank Holidays, Suns., April/Sept. Incl., Weds/, Sals, May/Sept. incl., Tues./Thur„ July/ Sept. mcl. Hali 2 to 5 p.m. Gardens 2 to 6


Tea rooms from 3 'p.m. Pictures, : Sculp-’ tures, Furniture, Family Monumenls from


FOREST OF BOWLAND


STEAM TRAINS Yorkshire Dales Railway.


Embsay, Near Skipton (off


' ’.A59 East of Skipton) Sunday— Tuesday, May 24th — 26th,


. 11-30 a.m. to' 5-00 p.m.


- also each Sunday until Sept., 27th


CRAFT SHOP, BUFFET


MODEL AND BOOK SHOP, REAL ALE SALOON


■


THE NATIONAL TRUST RUFFORD OLD HALL


(On A59 7 miles from Ormsklrk)? '*


VISIT THIS UNIQUE MEDIEVAL , MANOR HOUSE :Vi


Surrounded by fine gardens. A new shop la now open aelllng exclusive ranges of Trust goods— Delicious Teas available. ^Discovery” Sheets for children. OPEN UNTIL ENfrDECEMBER 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. '


. (or sunset If earlier)' ■ l ! ■’


•i Closed Wednesdays in October, November and '■'( ’ v DecemberM ...


■ . f D a e f /n a '


Parties should book In advance.. T o l .R u f f o r d 8 2 1 2 5 4 :


_ Lf__ _ jr .... :mM.


Dally except Monday (Open Bank Holiday Monday) > ■'.) t. .’I f . 1, 1 , 1;


ABBEY. Open from Good Friday until September 30th. 2 •


AARBFV^nnoE1I1 B D


. INQUIRIES: Superintendent, Newstead Abbev. Llnbv ___________ . Nottingham. Telephone: Bildworth 2822 ■


CAR PARK FREE- NEWSTEAD ABBEY


Lord Byron, 9 miles north of Nottingham on the Mansfield G


, ... ADMISSION: Grounds 60p, Children 20p Abbey 50p, Children 10p • “•


nmrr Ufl!3?f,L,h0 y0ar 10 a'm' lmtM <<USk • p.m. until 6 p.m.


OLD HALL, GAINSBOROUGH Great H n K i t n?h't,r?,beIre? D


Pilgrim Fathers, visited by Richard III and Henrv VIII Open Weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


(Sundays to end of October) 2 pm to 5 Dm ^ ’• > ADMISSION: Adults 40p, Children 15p


• .


. Reductions lor, organised parties and catering py prior arrangement. • . . . . Enquiries for the above please contact: ‘ Mrs D. A. Musson (Sec.) J


_ . . . . ,


OLD HALL, PARNELL STREET, GAINSBOROUGH. LINCS ’ ..Tel, (afternoon) 2669 — (evenings) 3349 • <v •


invde,o,hlL,uiSd^T"b,-Kdik' 1 y • ^ ^ T m^nnjcniP ninitmininmnm l05”l886as = O •• 11


Unlimited rides, subject to •■■■■ seat availability 1


YORKSHIRE DALES A spacious and picturesque


CARAVAN PARK ideally situated in an area of


outstanding riatural beauty. NEW HOLIDAY HOMES


( FROM £3,100, USED FROM £ 1,200.


Touring Caravans Welcome (W l f i S a W W -


L.CROWTREES EISURE PARK


TOSSIDE, Near Skfpton Tel. Long Preston 278


( Fnr . WHITFORDS CARAVAN CENTRE VFor an Independent holiday! Why not a touring caravan!


m in ' -


1981 -node s 10ft.-L 7ft, 6in. All a t ^ e m N e prices hlre’ 'accessories, service, etc.


I T o ' f ^ r^ T°find us - turn


®^r"^y", Tel!*p?282) 20029*ndus*r,a* below roundabou,


^ 1980 models — from onlv £1 850 • Y o com S ltlw r ten a i t / f r


Bayley Arms Hotel


Bar Meals


Available lunchtime and evenings every day


High Teas served


Saturdays and Sundays RESIDENTIAL


Bayley Arms Hotel Avenue Row Hurst Green'


nr Whalley, Lancs. Tel, Stonyhurst 478..


JOIN THE


LEGIONS at the


RIBCHESTER


Closed Fridays (except Good Friday)


Open all Bank Holidays Adulht30p, Children ISp


10m NE.of PRESTON along A59 to B6245


ROMAN MUSEUM Open 6 days from 2 p.m.


ADLIHGTON HALL


(near Macclesfield. Cheshire, Off A523)


during July and August) from 2-30 to 6 p.m.


Open Suns and Bank Holiday Weekends (and Weds and Sats.


Great Hall. Built 1450-1505, Elizabethan 'Black and White'


1581. Georgian South Front 1757. A Shell Cottage', Yew Walk and


Lime Avenue are features of the gardens.


ADMISSION 80p, Children 40p.


Free Car Park, Home-Made Teas and Refreshments, Gift Shop.


GAWSWORTH HALL


Nr MACCLESFIELD Visit the historic and beautiful


Elizabethen Manor House In its picturesque setting.


Fine contents include pictures, fur­ niture and sculpture. Important col­


lection of coaches and carriaoes Open daily until October 25th (2 to 6 p.m.).


.


Evening parties by arrangement. Admission: Adults 80p. Children


40p. All meals available in Tea Pavilion. FREE CAR PARK. Signposted on the A536 near Mac- clesfteld. Tel. North Rode 456.


BANK HOLIDAYS STEAM


Locomotives In Steam with Brake Van Rides CAFE OPEN—FREE CAR PARK AT


DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT T e l . 3 0 6 9 3


STEAMPORT


Sunday and Monday May 24th' and 25th 1100 hours to 1700 hours daily v".-


Lancaster Museum of Childhood & Gillow Furniture Museum


Judges’ Lodgings,


Open Easter to October.-Adults • | 35p, Children 20p


ror details ring Lancaster 2808


Parties by arrangement.' Open Bank Holidays


> nuiunmnni Great Hail and other Period Rooms, Early meeting place of the- Manor House* Medieval. Kitchen,; nnmmnmuimiiiiiiinn


BROWSHOLME HALL CLITHEROE LANr«?


'


THE HISTORIC HOME OF THE PARKER FAMILY will be -


Satur£ ^ . | w M?y 31st


TWO laboratory assis­ tants at Clitheroe’s ICI works have each com­ pleted 30 years’ service. At a dinner at Stirk


— "g ‘ ^lr3 Parker STOm J ? . i l ES


House Hotel, Gisbum, Mr Jack Yates, of Bright Street, received a gold bracelet and Mr Tony Miller, of Park Avenue, was g iven a pair of binoculars. Six other- employees


also attended the dinner to be presented with awards’ for 20 years’ ser­ vice. They were Mr Bill Brogden, of Kenilworth- Drive,’>a retired fitter (silver goblets); Mr Frank Rowson, of Pagefield Crescent, works accoun­ tant (gold- bracelet); Mr Trevor Williams, of Salth- ill Road, a fitter (wrist watch). and Mr Morris Hargreaves, of - Grindle- ton, a laboratory assistant


Guided tours every hour on the hour 1.1 a.m, to 8 p.m.


Entrance fee El .50 per person t0daV Wh° haVe neVBr eMn seen a’steam OTtP.vnh'nn ’ fV n w Tf/ilnU 1**, « j ~ i :__


. . J ---- / / IM W t/cw ut, fflUL m e restored and working again. Biggest of them all locally is the


motoring and the diesel multiple unit. „ ¥>ere al>


Holidays bring no shortage of opportunity to remedy this and also for revJ v,e, me.m°ries of what travel ivas like before the age of mass


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- ^ v*n9 museums devoted to the steam age — anythina from m°deSt surroundin9s’ to entire tianch


°/J!tenv 5 Ui i°Calfy /-s the Ke}9hley and Worth Valley Railway, from Keighley station — there is a direct bus service from


again, steam trains are in regular operation. y


lotally different in setting and concept is Steamtown at Camforth *»’ “ “ »“ »/


steam and brake van rides for the enthusiasts. ' ’ Chingle Hall, at Goos-


. Famous names who have spent time in a beautiful building often prove to be a great at­ traction. The Pilgrim Fathers held their early m e e t in g s a t G ain s ­ borough Old Hall and the hall has been visited by royalty including


tles, museums and fine gardens are not every­ body’s cup of tea.


member the days of the steam locomotive and for these peoplq who want to relive old memories th e re are centres of great interest.


interes t displayed by locals in the steam engine there also seems to be a likeness for get­ ting into the air and en-


As well as the great Many still fondly re­ Of course halls, cas­ Among the dozens of


founded eight centuries ago as a priory and was later the home of Lord Byron, one of the coun­ try’s most famous and celebrated poets. There are 25 acres of beautiful gardens th e re which must have been an inspi­ ration to Lord Byron.


heralded the beginning of the Industrial Revolu­ tion when he invented the spinning mule and his home, Smithills Hall, is open to the public along w ith a small museum and n a tu re trail.


Samuel Crom p to n


joying the freedom of the aeroplane.


is always the opportuni­ ty of a charter flight from Blackpool Airport which will either take you around the country or over to the Continent.


For these people there Others have an inter­


est in flying but prefer to keep their feet firmly planted on terra firma..


ty _ and this centre — which is built around a 17th cen tu ry inn — always welcomes touring caravans.


an independent holiday and feel the urge to in v e s t in a caravan W h i t fo rd ’s C a rav an Centre in Burnley has


people you should not miss th is chance of seeing a radio controlled model aircraft rally and fly-in at Holker Hall.


If you are one of these


which also boasts a motor museum, animal garden and adventure playground is to play host to the rally and fly- in over the Bank Holi­ day weekend and should prove to be well worth a visit.


is a great feature of this part of the country and there can be few places


Park in the “Forest” is a popular destination for the caravanning fraterni­


DAY RETURN FLIGHTS H I


A great time to let off steam


more picturesque than the Forest of Bowland. Crowtrees Leisure


Beautiful countryside This magnificent hall And, finally, the new


Heaningbrook trout farm shop at Newton-in-Bow- land is bound to be of I great interest to those of us who epjoy that ma­ gnificent culinary treat — smoked trout. So the message would


Bank Holiday weekend and make it a weekend to remember for the rest of your life at one of the many centres of interest, amusement and delight which can be easily reached from this area.


seem to be very clear. Spring'into action this


HADDONHALL -BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE^


Probably the most complete and authentic example of a medieval and manorial home to be seen in England.


The Hall and the terrace rose gardens are open to the


&V,.lo .r?,rTLlV?sda7 t0 Saturday inclusive (NOT SUNDAY OR MONDAY) until September 30th .Opening Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Arley Hall v Gardens


Charge of admission £1.30. Children 70p Morning refreshments, iunches and afternoon teas available


. SPECIAL OPENING: _____________/


8 miles south of Warrington. AA signs from M6 exits 19 and 20


m a g n i f i c e n t PRIVATE GARDEN


B.T.A. Premier Award Winner OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tuesday to 5un da y inclusive and Bank


Holidays 2 p.m. — 6-30 p.m.


Open from 11-30 a.m. MAY 24th and 25th


ADULTS 90p, CHILDREN 45p ■ Teas in converted Tudor


Barn, gift shop, plants for sale Also museum of HISTORIC VEHICLES


(extra charge) Special rates and catering


arrangements forpre booked , organised parties


Tel. ARLEY (056 585) 353 or _________ 284


ROCOCOS Broughton Hall (on A59 3 miles west of Skipton)


OPEN TO PUBLIC SPRING BANK HOLIDAY


Arlnltc =nlVifh ^Uide o r -N-sti'ated tour sheet. Adults 50p ,Jun iorsumler 18 25p, including souvenir


____________ castle badge. (U n d e ra g e 5 free). “ G o tc iv n y ” Firm’s


Spring Bank Holiday Sunday (2 — 6 d m ) and Monday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Dogs not allowed — Car Park


Estate Office, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire Tel. Bakewell 2855


PLEASE Public on Wednesday, July 29th ” a" ° " HalJ be Closed to the MULTI ENGINE


= j Take M6exW36 to Grange then ____ l Head for Holker'


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MAY30th-31st 1981 - Saturday & Sunday ■CarkinCartmcl South Lakeland


Booking — T e l . FLOOKBURGH (0 4 4 8 5 3 ) 328


Lamb prices down


PLENTIFUL supplies ■ spring lamb brought prill


prices, however, were slighl dearer.


down a little at Clitheroe Ail tion Mart on Monday. Cat!


There were 81 fat cattle, L eluding 32 fat cows, 75 ewl 310 lambs and 70 hoggs f | ward. Light steers made V 99.4p per kg. averaging 95.1 and medium steers made L 102.2p (93.8p). Light heifel made to 92p (89.8p).


r


ers made to 90p (84.37p), cil bulls to lOOp (99.3p) and f | cows to 82.4p (69.9p).


Uncertified steers and he I


£30.80 per head (£26.20) ail homed ewes to £24 (£16.9c| Standard lambs made to 20tr per kg. (192.6p), medium lamlL to 220.2p (191.2p) and heavy i | ■186p (183.75p). The overall ail erage for lambs was 191.46p. Hoggs made to 180p (154.8p.


Half-bred ewes made «


were 38 in-calf and 108 stor | cattle.


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OPEN FROM 10 a.m. Sundays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or earlier sunset


Friesian bullocks to £3021 Charolais bullocks to £3421 Friesian heifers to £307 annl Limousin heifers to £367.


August and September calver to £485. In-calf heifers made to £4401


June calving cows made t l £480, July ealvers to £557 am


. On Friday there was a verl good trade for all stock and I very good clearance. Forwarl


f 1


tites and stalagmites at j Ingleborough Cave is well known to people I from this area. The cave is easily reached along a delightful nature trail and the cave itself has


plenty of bargains on offer. The cave full of stalac­


the beauty to delight all the family.


For those who want I over


Clitheroe, will be! town centre, Low! ation area.


FAMILY DAY OUT A GREAT


Whether you get to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway by road or rail — that's half the funl You’ll pass through some of Yorkshire's most attractive and varied scenery.


When you reach.the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, there


Is so much to see and do Tor the whole family. Steam trains run every weekend tnrougnout rne year as wen as Da ily during JULY and AUGUST. Children are sure to want to see the famous "railway children's" station at Oakworth, while mum can visit the shops and Bronte Parsonage at Haworth. While all the family will enjoy the ride behind a full size steam locomative working hard uphill on the five mile journey from Keighley to Oxenhope via Oakworth and Haworth.


Children under 5 travel free and children 5-16 are halt fare.


Phone Haworth Station (0535) 45214 • tor full details or Haworth (0535) 43629 tor the 24-hour talking timetable.


kwvlr KEIGHLEY & WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY


Legion


member A MEMBER of Clitil Royal British Lei Club, Mr Kenneth C |


ley, has died in hosil aged 51.


Mr Chamley, a fittel


E a s tm o o r Drl Clitheroe, was a life-1 resident of the town| his spare time he enjn playing bowls.


I A funeral service a|


J am e s ’s Churl Olitheroe, on MomB was followed by interrJ at Clitheroe Cemetery) He leaves a wife, AJ sons Keith and Barry f


daughters Carole Della.


Couple wi\ air trip


MODEL AIRCRAFT RALLY


and FLY-IN


A SAWLEY woman ■ her fiance won a retl flight from Manchester London in a competrl organised by British J ways in conjunction v| an agency which 1 pioneered advertising | parking meters in Ml Chester.


f


of Smithies Bridge Fail and her fiance Andrl Nixon (29), of Burnll were presented with thl prize by the Lord Mai of Manchester and BritJ Airways representative.!


Margaret Connolly (a P


CLITHEROE wil cers on Saturday.1


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