Holcombe
in Borough of Bury of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.644 and -2.325 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 38' 39" and W -2° 19' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:14 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:51 am and 4:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Holcombe

Holcombe in Borough of Bury (England) is a place in United Kingdom about 174 mi (or 280 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Holcombe is now 10:14 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports near Holcombe, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 53 mi (or 85 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bury, Bolton, Salford, Rochdale and Burnley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 14%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 990 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Old Mill and Leisure Club

Address
0,4 mi
Spingwood Street, Ramsbottom
BL0 9DS Bury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Red Hall

Address
1,2 mi
Manchester Road
BL9 5NA Bury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Best Western Bolholt Country Park

Address
2,9 mi
Walshaw Road
BL8 1PU Bury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 22:30
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:30


Village Hotel Manchester Bury

Address
4,3 mi
Waterfold Park
BL9 7BQ Bury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE BURY

Address
5,0 mi
LITTLE 66 ROUTE 66 LEISURE PARK
BL9 8RN BURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Manchester Bury

Address
3,9 mi
5 KNOWSLEY PLACE DUKE STREET
BL9 0EJ BURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Rake Hill climb

Published: June 19, 2012
Length: 55:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrCyclesafe

It is only 947 meters long. But, though short, it makes up for it in steepness -- reaching a maximum gradient of 23%. (1 in 4.6)


ELR,Rawtenstall,Irwell Vale,Ramsbottom,Summerseat,Bury Bolton St,Heywood,2012,Full HD

Published: September 09, 2012
Length: 24:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Short

ELR.East Lancashire Railway.Rawtenstall,Irwell Vale Halt,Ramsbottom,Summerseat,Bury Bolton St,Heywood,England,2012,Full HD Movie.Great weather,scenery,towns ,villages,stations.Pulled by ...


Spaceship Over Ramsbottom

Published: March 19, 2014
Length: 45:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TOSCOMM

Doing some filming on top of Holcombe Hill and a very strange thing happened. Model created and composited in Blender Audio re-edited in Nuendo and Audition Rendered from Premier Camera: Jim.


31466 leaving Ramsbottom on the ELR, 03/01/2015

Published: March 27, 2015
Length: 49:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MKT Transport Video

A short video of class 31 no. 31466 leaving Ramsbottom on the East Lancashire Railway. The rake of Mark I carriages behind it includes a sole BR Blue liveried example. This video is property...


ramsbottom train station 20 07 2014

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 00:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Davison

I was in Ramsbottom Sunday the 20th of July looking around the carboot sale whidh is right next to the train station when I come across these folks singing and acting, i've no idea who they...


ELR - 30777 Sir Lamiel departs Ramsbottom

Published: February 21, 2010
Length: 47:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: elrsig

ELR 2010 February Steam event. After the fine weather on Saturday, Sunday's operations had to contend with difficulties brought about by an overnight snowfall, causing some delays to the early...


31108 departs Ramsbottom

Published: July 10, 2008
Length: 55:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tractorbasher

31108 departs Ramsbottom during the July ELR diesel gsls.


Bradshaw brook to ramsbottom

Published: June 30, 2011
Length: 53:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kc42700

bradshaw to ramsbottom filmed with a pen cam.


Leaving Ramsbottom behind LMS Hughes Crabbe no. 13065, East Lancashire Railway, 03/01/2015.

Published: April 06, 2015
Length: 04:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MKT Transport Video

A video from my visit to the ELR in January showing the departure from Ramsbottom behind LMS Hughes Crabbe no. 13065, heading north towards Rawtenstall. The weather was pretty abysmal, but...


Incredible Edible Ramsbottom ice bucket challenge!

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 42:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephens Lawton

Incredible Edible Ramsbottom do their ice bucket challenge!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Peel Monument

See peel tower for the generic structure The memorial tower to Sir Robert Peel high above Ramsbottom was planned and erected at the same time as Bury was preparing its statue to the then recently deceased statesman who was born in Bury. The tower occupies a prominent position on Harcles Hill (known locally as "Holcombe Hill" due to its location next to Holcombe village) 1100 feet (335 m) above sea level.

Located at 53.6434, -2.33803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bury, Hills of the West Pennine Moors, Monuments and memorials in Greater Manchester, Robert Peel, Visitor attractions in Bury

Stubbins

Stubbins is an industrial village in the southern part of the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire. It is half a mile north of Ramsbottom town centre on the A676 between Bolton and Edenfield. For local government purposes, it receives services from Rossendale Borough Council and Lancashire County Council. Nearby are the hamlets of Chatterton and Strongstry.

Located at 53.65, -2.31667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Lancashire, Geography of Rossendale

Ramsbottom United F.C

Ramsbottom United F.C. are an English football club based in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester. They play in the Northern Premier League Division One North. Their home stadium is the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium, Acrebottom, Ramsbottom and their nickname is The Rams. They are full members of the Lancashire County Football Association.

Located at 53.6447, -2.31339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Association football clubs established in 1966, Football clubs in England, North West Counties Football League clubs, Sport in Rossendale, Football clubs in Bury, 1966 establishments in England, Northern Premier League clubs

Summerseat railway station

Summerseat railway station is a preserved railway station that serves the village of Summerseat in Greater Manchester, England. It is part of the Heritage East Lancashire Railway (which runs for 12 miles from Heywood-Rawtenstall).

Located at 53.6275, -2.3145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Bury, Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations

Ramsbottom railway station

Ramsbottom railway station is a heritage station serving the town of Ramsbottom in Greater Manchester, England.

Located at 53.6474, -2.3146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Bury, Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations

Woodhey High School

Woodhey High School is a secondary school in Ramsbottom, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester; it was recently made a Specialist Science College. Woodhey High School was built by Bury LEA (Local Education Authority) in 1979 to replace the Peel Brow Secondary Modern school. The school has just undergone a referbishment with new facilities.

Located at 53.6345, -2.3303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Science Colleges in Greater Manchester, Comprehensive schools in Bury

Darul Uloom Bury

Darul Uloom Al-Arabiyyah Al-Islamiyyah, better known as Darul Uloom Bury, was established in 1973 and is the oldest school of its kind in the United Kingdom. Based on the Dars-e-Nizami syllabus found throughout the world, it was founded by Shaikh Yusuf Motala. It accepts students from the age of twelve to twenty-three, providing a secondary school education for younger students as well as Islamic education to an advanced level. Deobandi Movement File:Jameah Darul Uloom Deoband.

Located at 53.638, -2.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islamic schools in England, Deobandi Islamic Universities, Independent schools in Bury

Irwell Valley

The Irwell Valley extends from the Forest of Rossendale in North West England, through to the cities of Salford and Manchester. The River Irwell runs through the valley, along with the River Croal.

Located at 53.66, -2.31 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of Greater Manchester, Industrial history of the United Kingdom, Irwell Valley

Popular in vicinity

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