The Whitaker

About

Rossendale's Museum and Art Gallery, set in the grounds of Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall. Food served Wednesday to Sunday daytime and Friday evenings.

Story

The Whitaker (previously Rossendale Museum & Art Gallery) is set in a beautiful park at the centre of the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire. A little 'gem' of the valley originally built in 1840 and heroically rescued from closure in 2013 when it embarked on a loving and passionate journey of restoration and enhancement under the leadership of the newly formed 'Whitaker Group'.

Currently run as a 'not-for-profit' community organisation, and supported by a niche inhouse team and some incredible volunteers, The Whitaker continues to be a unique and wonderous place that remains in place for the community, celebrating its amazing heritage and reconnecting it with cultures past and present.

The newly refurbished restaurant and gallery space is a delight to spend time in, with a lunch time menu no to be passed on. Speciality Tea and Coffee, as well as our famed Cake collection is also served all day.

Mission

To create an exciting and stimulating attraction that exploits its current collection while creating a new family orientated programme of events and exhibitions, and offering a welcoming place to meet, hold workshops, run classes and other community activities.