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Greater Manchester's unlikely food capital where the East Lancashire Steam Railway stops for lunch — Ramsbottom's extraordinary independent food scene, Nutters Restaurant's national reputation, the steam railway, and the Irwell Valley setting make it one of the North West's most surprisingly gastronomically rewarding destinations

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Known for

The East Lancashire Railway (the finest heritage steam railway in the North West), the independent food scene (one of Greater Manchester's finest), the Nutters Restaurant, and a Bury borough town of remarkable food culture

A little history

Ramsbottom grew as a cotton printing and dyeing town in the Irwell Valley. The East Lancashire Railway steam trains run through the town on their way between Bury and Rawtenstall. The town has developed an extraordinary independent food culture, disproportionate to its size.

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The East Lancashire Railway steam trains are excellent. The food scene is outstanding — one of the best small-town food destinations in the North West. Nutters Restaurant is nationally celebrated. The town centre for excellent independent food.

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Food & drink in Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes — one of the North West's finest small-town food destinations. Nutters Restaurant is exceptional. The food market is excellent.

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The extraordinary food scene drives food tourism. The East Lancashire Railway brings visitors. One of Greater Manchester's strongest independent food economies.

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