Sustainable attractions and accommodation in Lancashire

As we move towards the future, many people find it important to ensure that the attractions they visit give back to the environment or don't take too much away from it. That’s echoed by a number of Lancashire attractions all doing their bit to reduce the impact of their business on the beautiful surroundings they have found themselves in.
If sustainability is high on your tick list, be sure to check out the sustainable attractions below next time you're in Lancashire.

Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough
Winners of the Lancashire Tourism Awards Sustainable Business of the year 2024, Martin Mere is a brilliant green attraction to visit. The Centre offers 800 acres of adventure, home to wild and rare birds, animals such as flamingos and otters, white storks and more, plus plenty of great opportunities to get in touch with nature.
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The Bee Centre, Chorley
The work at The Bee Centre actively helps promote the role of the honeybee in the natural world. The centre is full of incredible information, displays and activities for people to see and do, with bee related products to buy. The friendly team are always on hand to help you find out more about the bees they look after, and you can even take part in an award-winning beekeeping experience.
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Eight at Gazegill, Rimington
Looking for a completely off grid dining experience? Look no further. Eight at Gazegill prides itself as being the UK's first off grid restaurant. Providing fine dining to the people of the Ribble Valley and beyond since it opened in March 2024, the restaurant has gone from strength to strength and is well worth a visit for the incredible dishes created by Chef Patron Doug Crampton, made with ingredients that have a zero farm to fork mileage.
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Hedgerow Luxury Glamping
Another off-grid option, but this time for accommodation, is Hedgerow Luxury Glamping. Situated in the Ribble Valley, not far from Eight at Gazegill, is the incredible adult only 5-star luxury glamping spot is ideal for a sustainable getaway. The pods each come with king size beds, hot tubs and more, and you'll be staying on a smallholding, where you can choose to do yoga with the cows in the morning or go and collect eggs from the chickens.
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Moss Wood Caravan Park
Situated on a coastal plain, just six miles from the historic city of Lancaster and overlooking the picturesque Bowland Fells, Moss Wood enjoys the best of country, coast and city. The sweeping views over the coast give rise to spectacular sunsets when you visit. The caravan park offers holiday homes to buy and touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes – ideal if you are doing a low impact road trip.
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The Wellbeing Farm
Getting married or have a huge celebration in mind and want to ensure your day is as green as possible? Then you want to check out The Wellbeing Farm. This fantastic venture offers the chance to have sustainable celebration days, complete with llamas in bow ties! The organisation is B-Corp accredited, and the team will do their utmost to ensure your day goes exactly how you want it.
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Little Oakhurst Glamping
Another glamping option, this one is open to families. Little Oakhurst is a beautiful site in the heart of the Lancashire with great access to the wider countryside. This boutique hot tub retreat is perfect for those looking to get in touch with nature. The accommodation comprises of two yurts and three shepherds' huts, all built on the farm using upcycled and salvaged materials and blending in perfectly with the countryside around them.
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Brockholes Nature Reserve
Another fantastic option when you are looking for a day out in nature is Brockholes Nature Reserve. Home to the UKs first floating visitor centre, Brockholes has sustainability at its heart as the reserve provides the ideal habitat for a number of different animals and birds. Take a stroll around the nature reserve trails, play on the play area and enjoy a bite to eat in the café which floats atop a stunning lake in the middle of the reserve. The woodland surrounding the reserve offers the ideal bluebell wood in the spring and you can see so much wildlife there throughout the year.
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Bowland Wild Boar Park
Green Tourism Gold level accredited Bowland Wild Boar Park is a great spot for little ones who love getting close to farm animals. The park is situated inside the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and is packed with adventure. Feed the farm animals, hold the baby chicks, snakes and other small animals, go on tractor and barrel rides then grab an ice cream or a meal in the café, using ingredients sourced right there on the farm!
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These are just some of the fabulous green attractions and accommodation providers that are available in Lancashire. Be sure to check out the website of other attractions to discover their green credentials, and if you are after a bit of sustainable luxury in Lancashire we have a blog all about that too!