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Village
Knott End-On-Sea
Knott End-on-Sea is a village situated on the southern side of Morecambe Bay across the Wyre Estuary from Fleetwood.
Town
Padiham
Padiham, the picturesque town on the edge of the Ribble Valley is soon becoming the creative hub of Lancashire, with shops being taken over by small businesses run by creative and talented people, celebrating the rich history of independent trading…
Village
Scorton
This beautiful village, dating back to the 17th Century, is in the Forest of Bowland. A popular destination for walkers and cyclists seeking refreshment at The Priory, The Barn, Daisy Clough Nurseries or Wyresdale Park.
Market Town
Back in medieval times Rawtenstall (pronounced Rottenstall in case you were wondering!) was part of the Forest of Rossendale, and although the forest has largely been replaced by rolling fields and dales, the Rossendale Valley remains a…
Village
Clitheroe
On the fringe of Pendle Forest, Sabden is set beneath the impressive bulk of Pendle Hill. This is the site of Pendle Ski Club's dry slopes, where tuition is available to visitors. Pendle Hill itself is where George Fox, founder of the Quakers,…
Countryside
Slaidburn is a picturesque grey stone village set on the banks of the Hodder in the moorland region of the Forest of Bowland AONB.
Countryside
Clitheroe
Home to the Higher Hodder Bridge, Chaigley is a starting point for many lovely walks.
Town
Skelmersdale
The modern, vibrant town of Skelmersdale sprang up in 1961 as the North West's first new town, although the area's roots can be traced back to Viking times. The town itself is a hive of urban activity with a number of thriving…
Countryside
CLITHEROE
Chipping is a picturesque village on the slopes above the River Loud. In Medieval days no fewer than five water mills were sited along Chipping beck.
Village
Warton is where a branch of the Washington family from County Durham came to live in the mid 13th Century Their Coat of Arms, now located inside the church tower, is said to have inspired the design of the flag of the USA
Village
Up Holland
Up Holland, created as a parish council in 1983, lies on the slope of a ridge to the west of Wigan. It is a place of great antiquity. A figure of victory, probably of Roman workmanship, was found in a field at Up Holland in the 19th century and old…
Town
It is a town with a proud industrial heritage. The Mercer Hall Leisure Centre in Queen Street and the town clock pay tribute to John Mercer (1791-1866), the 'father' of Great Harwood, who revolutionised the cotton dyeing process with his invention
Village
Lancaster
Hornby is famed for its spectacular castle, now a private residence, overlooking the village. also an ancient castle site, Castle Stede, to the north of the village on the banks of the River Lune. St Margaret's Church is grade 1 listed.
Village
Carnforth
Melling is a small settlement forming part of a cluster of sites along the Lune valley There is evidence of a motte - as with Arkholme and Whittington - but Melling has no surviving bailey.
Town
Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick is a town steeped in history and can trace its history back to the Vikings. The shops in the town often have a more individual flavour than most, and Barnoldswick itself hosts many events throughout the year.
Village
Samlesbury is a small village in the South Ribble area of Lancashire, England, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The historic Samlesbury Hall is also located in the village as well as Samlesbury Aerodome.
Village
Halsall
Halsall extends from the hamlets of Primrose Hill and Bangor’s Green near Ormskirk westwards across to Ainsdale. The sub district is ten miles long and encompasses sixteen thousand six hundred and ninety eight acres of reclaimed marshland. The area
Countryside
Nr Lancaster
The Lune valley stretches from the Lancaster Estuary up to Newbiggin on Lune, near Tebay. There are several good walks cycling and driving routes. Maps from Lancaster Visitor Information
Countryside
Yealand Conyers is a tranquil village with local walks affording impressive views of Morecambe Bay, the Lakeland Fells and Pennines. Leighton Hall, with its origins dating back to 1246 is close by and the village also has a traditional pub.
Town
The market town of Longridge commands a view of the whole of the Fylde Plain.
From the top of Longridge Fell it is possible to see the Welsh Mountains, the Isle of Man, Ingleborough and the Loud Valley.