Ramsbottom is a compact town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, sitting on the banks of the River Irwell at the edge of the West Pennine Moors. It is overlooked by Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill, and lies roughly ten miles north of Manchester, giving it a pleasing mix of moorland views and easy city access.
Historically a mill and textile centre, Ramsbottom has kept much of its Victorian character while shifting to an economy based on small independent shops, cafés, heritage tourism and commuter living. The preserved heritage railway, regular markets and a lively programme of arts and food events give the town a strong local identity and attract visitors from across the region.
Postcode districts covering Ramsbottom
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 12.4 miles
- Preston 18.1 miles
- Oldham 11.4 miles
- St. Helens 21.4 miles
- Wigan 14.5 miles
- Warrington 20.4 miles
- Burnley 11.2 miles
- Huddersfield 21.7 miles
- Blackburn 10.5 miles
- Bolton 5.5 miles
- Stockport 17.3 miles
- Salford 10.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Manor Ward 1 mile
- Stubbins Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Greenfield & Eden Ward 1.9 miles
- Tottington Ward 2.1 miles
- Elton Ward 2.2 miles
- Edenfield Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Moorside Ward 2.7 miles
- Edgworth Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Ewood Bridge Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Bradshaw Ward 3.3 miles
- Bury West Ward 3.4 miles
- Bury East Ward 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ramsbottom
BL8 4QB, BL0 0AN, BL0 0DH, BL8 4EB, BL0 9QL, BL0 9RJ, BL0 9EJ, BL8 4DY, BL0 9AE … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 19.8 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 30.2 miles
- Ramsbottom Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Summerseat Railway Station 0.8 miles
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Schools in Ramsbottom
- Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Independent - secondary
- Emmanuel Holcombe C of E Primary School Primary
- Greenmount Primary School Primary
- Holcombe Brook Primary School Primary
- Peel Brow School Primary
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School, Ramsbottom Primary
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Primary
- Woodhey High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- School Stadium 3.5 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 4.2 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 6.1 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 6.2 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 7.6 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 8.5 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 9 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 9.9 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 10.1 miles