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Itinerary Ideas

Group Travel Food and Drink Itinerary - 1-5 days

Day One

Visit Dew-Lay Cheesemakers, Garstang.
The County's largest producer of Lancashire Cheese and still a family run business. Enjoy a tour and taste Garstang Blue (Made famous by Jamie Oliver in the Sainsbury advert) and other favourite Lancashire cheeses.

Contact: Nick Kenyon
Garstang By Pass Road, Garstang, Preston, PR3 0PR
Tel: 01995 602335

Arrive at the new Barton Grange Garden Centre, Brock
As well as the Garden Centre, Barton Grange are creating a new eighty berth marina on the canal-side, with full facilities, and developing a Garden Park. With over 9000m2 of retail space, a 450 seater restaurant, the retractable roof and a Farm Shop, it will offer the ultimate in garden centre retail

Contact: Kate Ford
Garstang Road, Barton, Preston PR3 5AA
Tel: 01772 864242

Travel to Guys Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow.
Pop in for lunch and you will find Guy's eating establishment, restaurant and pizzeria nestling near to 'Owd Nells' canalside Tavern. The Schoolhouse square has a clutch of craft shops and regular entertainment.

Contact: Anne Musella
Canalside, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 0RS
Tel: 01995 640010

Depart for Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens, Garstang.
Excellent tearoom with gift shop where all refreshments are made on the premises from local produce. A large garden with many unusual plants along with a plant nursery to enable you to take that special plant home

Contact: Edwina Miller
Off Hobbs Lane, Claughton on Brock, Garstang, PR3 0QN
Tel: 01995 602 643

Travel to Samlesbury Hall, Samlesbury
Lancashire food is served in what is now known as 'The Billiard Room' surrounded by real log fires, candlelight and most importantly excellent food.

Contact: Sharon Jones
Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UP
Tel: 01254 812010/812229

Day Two

Travel to Fudge Factory Experience, Bacup.
Enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas of The Fudge Factory as we take you to experience 'Fudge Theatre'. Work alongside our sugar confectioners in the heartbeat of our factory as they prepare yet another batch of our world famous fudge from ingredients to fabulous tasting finale.

Contact: Jean Edwards
Fudge House, Pippin Bank, Bacup, OL13 0BU
Tel: 01706 879922

Travel to Fitzpatricks Temperance Bar, Rawtenstall.
Fitzpatrick's accredited Temperance Bar in Rawtenstall has been making soft drinks for the people of Rossendale and the Lancashire regions for 116 years.

Contact: Chris Law
5 Bank Street, Rawtenstall, BB4 6QS
Tel: 01706 231836

Lunch Travel to Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowford.
Tour and explore the Walled Garden situated within Pendle Heritage Centre, The Garden Tea Room overlooks the 18th century Walled Garden and is opend from 10am for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea

Contact: Angela White
Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6JQ
Tel: 01282 661702

Afternoon Tour and Tea at Turton Tower, Nr Bolton.
A distinctive 15th century English country house. Set in relaxing woodlands with surrounding gardens with Victorian follies and tennis court, a traditional English country garden and an unusual castellated railway bridge.

Contact: Fiona Jenkins
Chapeltown Road, Turton, BL7 0HG
Tel: 01204 852203

Arrive at The Boatyard, Hoghton
Picturesque canal side pub and restaurant, friendly atmosphere with good local food

Contact: Mr Taylor
Bolton Road, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0SP
Tel: 01254 209841

Day Three

Arrive at RSPB Leighton Moss, Silverdale.
Nature reserve with visitor centre has a warm and friendly atmosphere with a tearoom and gift shop in a converted barn. A wide selection of delicious, home-cooked meals available.

Lunch Arrive at The Water Witch, Lancaster.
The multiple award-winning Water Witch is situated on the picturesque Lancaster canal, a five minute stroll away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Contact: Mrs Dugdale
The Tow Path, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1SU
Tel: 01524 63828

Afternoon Tour of Lancaster Castle, Lancaster city centre.
As well as being a fortification the Castle is also one of Europe's longest serving operational prisons. Amongst many alleged witches to be brought to Lancaster, the most famous were the Pendle Witches, who were tried, convicted and sentenced to death here.

Contact: Christine Goodier
Shirehall, Castle Parade, Lancaster, LA1 1YJ
Tel: 01524 64998

Arrive at Port of Lancaster Smokehouse, Glasson Dock.
Port of Lancaster Smokehouse offer an extensive range of traditionally smoked and gourmet foods, including fish, potted shrimps, sausages, jams and chutneys

Contact: Michael Price
West Quay, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0DB
Tel: 01524 751493

Evening Arrive at The New Holly, A6.
The New Holly is an award winning public house with a new restaurant, bars, games room, and sumptuous en suite accomodation.

Contact: Hazel Ronson
A6 Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL
Tel: 01524 793500

Day Four

Morning Fleetwood Market or Freeport Fleetwood (Jacinta Trawler) Fleetwood Museum

Arrive at The Royal Venue, Cleveleys
A choice of four restaurants including, The Grill Room, renowned for its great value for money meals. The fine dining in La Mezzaluna restaurant on the first floor proudly offers a superb choice of English and Mediterraean menus

Contact: Peter Wills
North Promenade, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1LW
Tel: 01253 852143

Afternoon Tea Dance at Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Blackpool Promenade
Take a traditional high tea in the magnificent Tower Ballroom then explore the rest of the Tower. Sit and listen to the mighty Wurlitzer organ that rises up through the stage and watch the world dance before you. You can even take a twirl on the dance floor yourself.

Contact: Geoff Sage
Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ
Tel: 01253 622242

Arrive at Whelans Fish Restaurant, Lytham St Annes.
Recommended by Rick Stein in his latest book Seafood Lovers' Guide, Whelans has recently been refurbished. Customers can now enjoy dining in comfortable surroundings on two levels and the restaurant is available for private parties.

Contact: David McCreedy
26 Clifton Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EW
Tel: 01253 694693

Day Five

Morning Bowland Brewery, Bashall Eaves.
Sample a selection of Lancashire's finest beers brewed in-house
Lunch Arrive at Bashall Barn, Bashall Eaves
Bashall Barn is committed to selling locally produced goods including speciality bacon, sausages, cheese, pickles, preserves and sauces. The Barn makes its own cakes, scones, ready meals and award winning ice creams.

Contact: Richard Baker (for Bowland Brewery and Bashall Barn)
Tel: 01200 428825
Bashall Barn, Clitheroe, , BB7 3LQ

Arrive at Wallings Farm Centre, Cockerham.
Farm diversification at its best -the centre includes an ice cream parlour selling ice cream made from the herd's milk,
butcher's shop, offer a wide range of meat produce raised on the farm itself or in Lancashire, a local produce shop and The Pudding House restaurant.

Contact: Peter Walling
Garstang Road, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Tel: 01524 791100