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
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, canals, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, 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, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester's villages if visiting the area around Baxenden.
Parks to visit near Baxenden include Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
Waterfalls to visit near Baxenden include Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Woodlands to visit near Baxenden include Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
The area around Baxenden features a number of interesting rivers and streams including Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.
The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best old mines including 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.
Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin) are great places to visit near Baxenden if you like ruins.
Don't miss Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Belmont Paper Mills (Derelict), Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, and Hoghton Tower's historic buildings if visiting the area around Baxenden.
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.
Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge are some of Baxenden best historic monuments to visit near Baxenden.
Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice are some of Baxenden best hiking areas to visit near Baxenden.
Baxenden's best nearby hills can be found at Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
There are a number of round cairns near to Baxenden including Jepsons Gate Cairn.
Baxenden's best nearby lakes can be found at 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.
There are a several good geological features in the Baxenden area like Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, Sykes Mine, and The Great Stone of Fourstones.
The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower are some of Baxenden best gardens to visit near Baxenden.
Baxenden has some unmissable country parks nearby like 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 great places to visit near Baxenden if you like nature reserves.
The area around Baxenden's best historic sites can be found at Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best canals including Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, 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's best nearby roman sites can be found at Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
There are a several good museums in the Baxenden area like Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
There are a number of caves near Baxenden including Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
Don't miss Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement's limestone pavements if visiting the area around Baxenden.
SSSIs to visit near Baxenden include Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
Baxenden has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
There are a number of shopping centres near to Baxenden including The Concourse Shopping Centre.
Preston, and Lancaster are great places to visit near Baxenden if you like cities.
Clitheroe Castle is a great place to visit close to Baxenden if you like castles.
Baxenden History
There are some historic monuments around Baxenden:
