The Whitaker
568 Reviews
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
- Thursday10 AM–8 PM
About the Business
Homepage - The Whitaker Museum in Lancashire | Are you looking for a family day out? The Whitaker Museum in Lancashire is a free family day out. With an onsite shop and Bar and Kitchen.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+441706260785
Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 6RE
Hours
- Friday10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday10 AM–4 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
- Thursday10 AM–8 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wi-Fi
- Toilets
- Family friendly
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
- Live performances
Recommended Reviews
William Routledge
26.02.2024
The Whitaker
This was a great find. A small museum in an old house, with a VERY eclectic collection of exhibits.On the ground floor the main attractions are the 19th century taxidermy collection, and the Room of Curiosities which is spooky, strange, eye catching, amazing, and distressing in almost equal measure. There was also a room with a contemporary conceptual artist's work, which I am usually not a fan of, but this was very well thought out and constructed.Upstairs they host local contemporary artists' exhibitions. On this visit it was a joint exhibition of three wonderful female artists' works - a painter, a textile artist, and a poet. It was a fantastic grouping, each enhanced the others' work so that the overall effect was greater than would have been the case individually.
tisugga
14.02.2024
The Whitaker
Really pretty museum with contemporary pieces. Very small though so doesn’t take too long to walk around. Cafe is a bit over priced and took a while to get a coffee.
Peter Shelley
11.02.2024
The Whitaker
Absolutely excellent gallery with a wide variety of diverse and stimulating artworks, all set in beautiful grounds. Had a really enjoyable afternoon and look forward to visiting again soon!
Anne Holden Read
23.01.2024
The Whitaker
It was a lovely occasion. Very well planned and organised. Wonderful venue. Vast amount of volunteers, all doing a great job. Wonderful atmosphere and everyone seemed really happy. Proud to be a part of the ukulele group contributing to the happiness!
alison jane
16.01.2024
The Whitaker
Says dog friendly on website ... arrived at reception to be told dogs not allowed in restaurant! Explain it says on website so they phone to ask. Dogs are allowed on terrace.We go to terrace which has round wooden table/chairs and closed parasols. I enter restaurant an ask is the terrace the place with wooden table were we sit with dogs. They reply sorry the terrace is closed today " I say " so your NOT dog friendly "She answers " we can't open the canopy as it's Raining !!I reply " so we can't eat
Germaine Heselwood
16.01.2024
The Whitaker
Used to play on this park when i was a kid...yeah its alright, if you want the park, i would park at the top..its a big hill.. the museam is pretty cool.. there is a new cafe, bar, food place, ive yet to try! But looks and smells amazing..i am looking forward to when the renovations of the whole park are done.. extra amenities.
deirdre melia
13.01.2024
The Whitaker
Fabulous time, lunch was good, staff great. The museum was fantastic, lovely to see items from my childhood and love the way it's set out. The great grandchildren absolutely loved it as did we.
Simon Dunne
21.12.2023
The Whitaker
Lovely modernised building and grounds. It's a great place for artifacts of the local area. History and art displays. Food and drink available. Toilets. Good amount of parking and an incredible edible garden that explains how to use the herbs and plants they have for all to benefit from.
andrew robinson
21.12.2023
The Whitaker
Visited today on my own with my two extremely well behaved Border Terriers.Had breakfast outside then wanted to pop in the shop to buy a vinyl LP, nothing about Dogs not being allowed on the entrance / doors.I was stopped by a lady that abruptly said “you can’t come in here with them”, I felt really insulted for my beloved Pets.We take our Boys everywhere with us, more & more businesses have woken up to smell the coffee & realised there’s money to be made from making their businesses Dog friendly.Whitaker, you are in a rural setting, perfect for Dog walkers, you need to change your attitude.Andrew (Rossendale Resident)
Ian Coupe
19.12.2023
The Whitaker
Lovely little museum with nice cafe/ restaurant and friendly staff
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Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 6RE
The Whitaker