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Viewpoint
Rivington Pike is one of the north of England's best viewpoints. The historic tower is reputed to date as far back as far as 1138 and boasts breath-taking views of Rivington and beyond.
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.
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.
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
Parks & Gardens
Preston
Haslam Park is a particularly good example of a fine Victorian influenced town park, with many of the original features still in place.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Cycle Route
Preston
The Preston Guild Wheel is a 21 mile "Greenway" that encircles the city of Preston, linking the city to the countryside. The Guild Wheel route makes the most of the different landscapes that surround the city
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.
Nature Reserve
Rufford
Take a break from your busy life and step into the wonderful surroundings of Mere Sands Wood.
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Burnley
Towneley Park is the largest and most popular park in Burnley. It has a long history as a private estate, with much of it's current landscape the result of work carried out in the late eighteenth century by Charles Towneley.
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…
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Blackpool
The Carpet, a permanent walk-on installation on the new Tower Festival Headland at the foot of Blackpool Tower
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
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.
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Barley
The fascinating true story of the Pendle Witches is being told in “stone” at this new visitor attraction. The Pendle Sculpture Trail has ten ceramic plaques. Each has its own unique symbols which represent each of the Pendle people who were hanged.
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
Forest Area / Park
Gisburn
All year round, Gisburn Forest offers different experiences for different people. Explore on foot, on horseback or by bike. Find popular trails and quiet glades or explore this accredited Dark Sky Discovery Site after dark.