Baxenden in Lancashire

Baxenden is a Village in the county of Lancashire.

Baxenden is a small village situated on the outskirts of Accrington, a town located in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England. Baxenden has a population of around 2,500 people and is located about 2.5 miles north of Accrington town centre.

History

Baxenden has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. It was once a thriving village that had a number of industries, including weaving, coal mining, and quarrying. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the village grew rapidly due to the growth of the cotton industry in Lancashire.

Landmarks

One of the most notable landmarks in Baxenden is St. John’s Church, which was built in the mid-19th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained-glass windows.

Another popular landmark in the village is the Baxenden War Memorial, which was erected in 1920 to commemorate the local residents who died during World War I.

Local Amenities

Baxenden has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several pubs and restaurants. The village is also home to a cricket club, which has been in existence since the mid-19th century.

Surrounding Area

The surrounding area of Baxenden is known for its stunning natural beauty. The village is located on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, which is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. There are also a number of picturesque villages and towns in the surrounding area, including Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, and Oswaldtwistle.

Overall, Baxenden is a charming village that offers a glimpse into Lancashire’s rich history and natural beauty. Whether you’re interested in exploring the local landmarks, enjoying the natural surroundings, or simply relaxing in a quaint village setting, Baxenden is well worth a visit.

Baxenden postcode: BB5 2RW

Retail in Baxenden

There are great places to visit near Baxenden including some great towns, villages, parks, waterfalls, woodlands, rivers and streams, old mines, ruins, historic buildings, ancient sites, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, round cairns, lakes, bluebell woods, geological features, gardens, country parks, nature reserves, historic sites, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, canals, beaches, shopping centres, cities and castles.

Baxenden has some unmissable towns nearby like Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.

Don't miss Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Ribchester, Belmont, and Chipping's villages if visiting the area around Baxenden.

Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park are some of Baxenden best parks to visit near Baxenden.

The area around Baxenden features a number of interesting waterfalls including Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.

Don't miss Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough's woodlands if visiting the area around Baxenden.

The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best rivers and streams including Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.

Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, White Coppice Lead Mine, Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), and Sykes Mine are great places to visit near Baxenden if you like old mines.

There are a several good ruins in the Baxenden area like Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).

Historic Buildings to visit near Baxenden include Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, Hoghton Tower, and Stonyhurst College.

The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best ancient sites including Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, The Quernmore Burial, Standing Stones Hill, Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn, Jepsons Gate Cairn, Black Coppice Chambered Cairn, and Dog Holes Cave.

There are a several good historic monuments in the Baxenden area like Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.

The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best hiking areas including Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, White Coppice, and White Coppice Quarry.

There are a several good hills in the Baxenden area like Standing Stones Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, Parlick, and Pendle Hill.

Round Cairns to visit near Baxenden include Jepsons Gate Cairn.

The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best lakes including High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.

High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods are great places to visit near Baxenden if you like bluebell woods.

Don't miss Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine's geological features if visiting the area around Baxenden.

There are a several good gardens in the Baxenden area like The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.

Baxenden's best nearby country parks can be found at Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.

Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood are some of Baxenden best nature reserves to visit near Baxenden.

The area close to Baxenden boasts some of the best historic sites including Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.

The area around Baxenden features a number of interesting roman sites including Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.

Baxenden has some unmissable museums nearby like Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.

Caves to visit near Baxenden include Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.

Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement is a great place to visit close to Baxenden if you like limestone pavements.

Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors are some of Baxenden best sssis to visit near Baxenden.

The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best canals including Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch.

Baxenden has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blackpool, and Half Moon Bay.

The area around Baxenden's best shopping centres can be found at The Concourse Shopping Centre.

The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best cities including Preston, and Lancaster.

There are a number of castles near to Baxenden including Clitheroe Castle.

Baxenden History

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