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Historic House
Preston
Built in 1325, Samlesbury Hall is steeped in fascinating history, retaining its original typical black and white exterior. Enjoy intrigue, witchcraft and centuries of enthralling times gone by throughout their archive rooms. Saved from demolition…
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Burnley
Burnley's Panopticon, 'Singing Ringing Tree', is a unique musical sculpture which overlooks Burnley from its position high above the town on Crown Point.
Cathedral / Minster
Blackburn
Feel the past around you on a visit to Blackburn Cathedral in the centre of this Pennine Lancashire town. World class organ, aluminium spire, 10 bells, cafe and shop.
Model/Miniature Village
Preston
Earlier this year a bronze statue of animated penguin villain Feathers McGraw was unveiled as part of the grand opening for Animate Preston. Located close to the statue of his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit, which opened in September 2021
Municipal Park
Blackpool
Stone statues star across formal borders and frothing fountains in the show piece Italian Gardens. There are pathways galore leading to quiet corners, while bridges carry you across the lake.
Beach
Blackpool
There’s nothing quite like a day at the seaside, and Blackpool is one of the best beach resorts you will find in the UK.
The whole family will love relaxing in the sun and enjoying an ice cream along the promenade here in Blackpool.
There is…
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Blackburn
Witton Country Park covers 480 acres of countryside in Blackburn and is liberally peppered with pretty picnic spots, walks, nature trails, a new play area and a cafe providing an ideal day out for all the family.
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Blackpool
The Carpet, a permanent walk-on installation on the new Tower Festival Headland at the foot of Blackpool Tower
Natural Feature
Lytham St Annes
Fairhaven Lake is an extremely popular destination and offers a choice of boat rides, a snack or meal by the waterside, bird watching, nature walks, tennis, bowling, adventure playground, an eighteen hole adventure golf course, and a Spitfire…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Ribchester
Although long disused, it is still possible to see the remains of the sweating room (sudatorium), the warm room (tepidarium), and the hot room (caldarium) in the ruins of Ribchester Bath-House.
Museum
Rossendale
Set in the beautiful Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall, it’s a great day out for all. A traditional and contemporary a museum, but with a modern twist.
Picnic Site
Lancaster
Bull Beck, located to the east of Caton in the Lune Valley, offers some extremely pleasant walks along the Lune Valley, towards the lovely villages of Hornby and Gressingham, or towards Lancaster.
Forest Area / Park
Wigan
Nestled on the side of Parbold Hill, is a beautiful woodland walk called 'Fairy Glen'. Stroll through this enchanted forest and discover plenty of cliff edges and spectacular waterfalls. Parking is located just outside of the park and there are…
Municipal Park
Bare, Morecambe
Originally created in the 1920s, Happy Mount Park was and is still very popular today. Woodland walks, Japanese Garden, putting and bowling, a children’s Splashpark and play areas, miniature railway, crazy golf, swing boats and more
Walking Route
Hurst Green
Please be aware that due to health and safety risks there is a short diversion in place around Winkley Hall Farm. A 9km (5 1/2 miles) circular walk starting and finishing at Hurst Green in Ribble Valley, Lancashire. The village of Hurst Green is…
Wildlife & Bird Watching
Lytham St Annes
Providing information about the lake’s heritage as well as the local wildlife.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Burnley
Located in the Wharfmaster's House and Canal Toll Office at Burnley Wharf, the Visitor Centre contains displays about The Weavers' Triangle, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the cotton industry and its workers. Admission is FREE.
Museum
Lancaster
Take a trip through time and learn about some of the pivotal moments across Lancashire Constabulary’s history.
Picnic Site
Barley
One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
Natural Feature
CLITHEROE
Dunsop Bridge has been officially declared by the Ordnance Survey as the nearest village to the exact centre of the British Isles.