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Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Blackpool
The Carpet, a permanent walk-on installation on the new Tower Festival Headland at the foot of Blackpool Tower
Viewpoint
Rossendale
Rossendale's Panopticon, 'Halo', is an 18m-diameter steel lattice structure supported on a tripod five metres above the ground.
Museum
Preston
The cultural heartbeat of Preston, a hub of creativity and community.
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Preston
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.
Gallery
Lancaster
Lancaster’s Peter Scott Gallery presents a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and associated talks. The gallery art collection includes Japanese and Chinese art, antiquities, works by twentieth century British artists and prints by…
Beach
Morecambe
Long, stone jetty offering a walking path, bay vistas & bird & animal sculpture
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.
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
Nature Reserve
Rochdale
At Healey Dell the River Spodden has carved its way through the woodlands through thousands of years, creating delightful scenery and spectacular waterfalls. A beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology.
Viewpoint
Darwen
The octagonal Jubilee Tower on Beacon Hill, overlooking the town of Darwen, was completed in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It is only accessable by a series of footpaths from Darwen leading on to the West Pennine Moors
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
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.
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
BLACKPOOL
The Great Promenade Show consists of ten pieces of artwork along Blackpool Promenade from South Pier heading south. It is generally thought of as an outdoor art gallery reflecting Blackpool’s history and character, with the works commissioned from…
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.
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.
Wildlife & Bird Watching
Lytham St Annes
Providing information about the lake’s heritage as well as the local wildlife.
Municipal Park
Corporation Park (18 ha) is a traditional Victorian park close to the centre of Blackburn and has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award status.
Castle / Fort
Clitheroe
This historic landmark, in the heart of Ribble Valley provides a stunning vantage point. Intriguing galleries take you through 350 million years of history and geology of the local area.
Farm
Blackpool
Penny Farm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by the charity World Horse Welfare. They welcome visitors 3 days a week to meet the ponies & find out more about the work of the charity.
Nature Reserve
Samlesbury, Preston
Brockholes is full of nature moments just waiting for you to find.