Parks & Gardens in Lancashire and Blackpool
Lancashire boasts some of the most exciting and beautiful parks and gardens in Britain today.
Nestled in Lancashire’s spectacular countryside discover a variety of stunning gardens and country parks alongside stately halls and historic landmarks. For rare wildlife and panoramic views explore the expansive landscape of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Stanley Park
Stanley Park is an award winning 256 acre oasis just a few miles from the bustling Blackpool seafront. 2008 sees the completion of a massive restoration project in the park that has included the planting of over 100 trees, renovation of the rose garden and work on the Italian gardens.
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Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens
At the opposite end of the scale Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens is a stunning country garden on the edge of the Forest of Bowland. In just eight years, this working farm has become the setting for a beautiful garden and visitor attraction.
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Williamson Park
Created in 1881, Williamson Park in Lancaster, covers 54 acres of landscaped lawns, seasonal flower beds, waterfalls and fountains. A 15 acre extension to the park has added a woodland area of mature trees and wild flowers together with a special feeding area for local birdlife.
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Gresgarth Hall
Gresgarth Hall in Caton, country home of garden designer and writer Arabella Lennox-Boyd, is a must-see for garden enthusiasts. Mediterranean plants thrive among the ferns, acers, lilacs, magnolias and azaleas.
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Browsholme Hall Gardens
Browsholme Hall Gardens have undergone a mass restoration project with only a single gardener tackling the difficult natural conditions of this magnificent home and garden. Features include the Yew Walk - a tunnel of Yew trees planted over 300 years ago, a 100 year old Chestnut Avenue and an ornamental pond.
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Pendle Heritage Centre
Pendle Heritage Centre in the Pennine Lancashire village of Barrowford is a Grade 2 listed building set around an 18th Century walled garden that dates back to 1780. Restored potting sheds house an exhibition on the history of the garden and the house contains an art gallery and Garden Tea Room.
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The Barn at Scorton
Specialists in hardy herbaceous perennials grown in their own nursery the Barn is a popular attraction both for its plant centre and gift shop.
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Myerscough Gardens and Plant World
Myerscough Gardens and Plant World contains over twenty themed plant boarders set into a large lawned area. Other features include a bog garden, ornamental kitchen garden and a large collection of trees.
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Beacon Fell Country Park
A Country Park with 185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland. Visitor Centre, with cafe, picnic areas, 6 car parks, forest walks and viewpoints. Summit 266m above sea level.
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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Yarrow Valley Country Park ds to over 300 hectares and is located between Chorley and Coppull created on land previously used for bleaching, dyeing, calico printing and mining, Yarrow Valley Country Park is of local historical importance.
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Cuerden Valley Park
With 650 acres of woodland, parklands, argricultural lands, meadows, a lake, the River Lostock and 10 miles of paths Cuerden Valley Park is a refuge of countryside at the heart of Lancashire.
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Christine Walkden Podcast
For Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board's first podcast, Adrian Marklew interviews Blackburn born gardener Christine Walkden on why Lancashire is so special.
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