Bacup Natural History Society

The Bacup Natural History society was formed in 1878 by a group of gentlemen who were interested in the fauna, floral and fossils of the area.
The building was formerly the ‘Hare and Hounds’ public house which had also been a lodging house.
Museum and library of natural, local and industrial history. Library includes newspapers, photographs from mid-19thC. Lectures are every 1st and 3rd Saturday during Winter commencing at 7pm and are free of charge, donations would be gratefully received.

Opening Times

2006 Opening 1 Jan 2006 - 31 Dec 2006

2007 Opening 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

* Open Thursday evenings 19:30-21:30 or by appointment only.
Group tours available by appointment if out of opening hours.
Open Easter Saturday 10:00-15:00.

Tickets Information

Road Directions

A681 [towards Todmorden] just through Bacup Centre on the left, on Todmorden Road.

Public Transport Directions

Bus services: No464 from Accrington/Rawtenstall/Rochdale.
No. 8 from Burnley. No.s: 32 & 64.

 Facilities

• Open All Year
• Educational Visits Accepted
• Groups Acepted
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Guided Tours Available for Individuals
• Indoor Attraction
• Marketed towards families
• Marketed towards senior citizens
• Marketed towards student/youth
• No Smoking Attraction
• Parking (free)
• Toilets

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Accessibility

• Facility for service dogs

Languages spoken

• Staff Fluent in Languages - German