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.
The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best towns including Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
There are a several good villages in the Baxenden area like Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
Baxenden's best nearby parks can be found at Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
There are a several good waterfalls in the Baxenden area like Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough are some of Baxenden best woodlands to visit near Baxenden.
Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth are great places to visit near Baxenden if you like rivers and streams.
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 some of Baxenden best old mines to visit near Baxenden.
Baxenden's best nearby ruins can be found at Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
Baxenden has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like 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.
The area around Baxenden features a number of interesting 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.
Historic Monuments to visit near Baxenden include Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice are great places to visit near Baxenden if you like hiking areas.
There are a number of hills near Baxenden including Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
Round Cairns to visit near Baxenden include Jepsons Gate Cairn.
Lakes to visit near Baxenden include High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
The area around Baxenden features a number of interesting bluebell woods including High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine are great places to visit near Baxenden if you like geological features.
There are a number of gardens near Baxenden including The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
The area around Baxenden boasts some of the best country parks including Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Nature Reserves to visit near Baxenden include Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
Baxenden is near some unmissable historic sites like Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory,
The area around Baxenden features a number of interesting 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.
The area around Baxenden features a number of interesting roman sites including Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston are some of Baxenden best museums to visit near Baxenden.
Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot are some of Baxenden best caves to visit near Baxenden.
Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement is one of Baxenden's best, nearby limestone pavements to visit in Baxenden.
There are a number of sssis near Baxenden including Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
Beaches to visit near Baxenden include 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.
Baxenden has some unmissable cities nearby like Preston, and Lancaster.
There are a number of castles near to Baxenden including Clitheroe Castle.
Baxenden History
There are some historic monuments around Baxenden:
