Grab a breath of fresh air for the New Year

New Year is a time for a fresh start for many, and what better way to celebrate than with a break in Lancashire’s beautiful countryside?

The Wrightington Hotel and Spa offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside, located just off the main M6 through route of Lancashire offering fabulous connectivity to the rest of the North West. 

The hotel offers everything from Standard to Platinum rooms and superior suites with 79 bedrooms to choose from. The luxurious and relaxing spa facilities include health club, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness studio plus physio and hair salon. There are also beauty and treatment rooms offering a sanctuary for health, wellbeing and pampering during your stay. Guests can dine in the mouthwatering Bennets Restuarant and Bar which offers a taste of Lancashire using quality local ingredients, Sunday Roasts and afternoon teas. The festive Afternoon Tea is a must for this time of year. Alternatively during the day you can opt to dine in Blazers lounge bar, a more laid back experience offering full food and drink menu and afternoon tea. For larger groups celebrating a special occasion, or even just the joy of the festive season, private dining is also avaialble. 

The Wrightington Hotel and Spa is close to a number of fantastic walking routes including Rivington Pike, one of the best viewpoints in North West England. The historic tower sits at the top of Winter Hill, which is home to the beautiful Rivington Terraced Gardens, waterfalls and adjacent to incredible reservoirs; Anglezarke, Upper and Lower Rivington and Yarrow. It’s a tradition for people to complete the 3-mile route up to the Pike on key dates including New Years Day to blow away those cobwebs for the 12 months ahead. There is even a Go Ape which is open on New Year’s Eve, if you want to get a bit more adventurous.

The area is often referred to as a “mini Lake District” due to its rugged hills, picturesque reservoirs and beautiful woodland. It makes the perfect for those looking for a less crowded New Year destination.

For those looking for a more level route Yarrow Valley Country Park in Chorley boasts a great play area and walk to a stunning waterfall or why not check out the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park where Father Christmas himself will be visiting this year. Alternatively nearby you can find The Fairy Glen, a magical valley with beautiful waterfalls, anceit woodland and shapes in the trees where you know fairy doors hide. 

There are plenty of other great attractions and things to do and see in this beautiful part of Lancashire during the winter. Be sure to head over to our Christmas pages to discover some more ideas.