| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some feature 4-poster beds and stylish modern bathrooms; all have egyptian cotton linens, free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. 3 miles from the m55 motorway. this countryside 18th-century manor house hotel is set amid 16 acres of landscaped gardens, 4. 5 miles from preston and 4. elegantly decorated rooms have views over the gardens or woodland. the hotel's common spaces mix period architecture with modern decor, including a marble-topped bar and fireplace in the chic lounge. there's also a garden room restaurant
Manchester Airport 57 min
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (27 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Nickelodeon Land (27 min)
Themed amusement-park area with rides based on “SpongeBob SquarePants” & other Nickelodeon TV shows. Hoghton Tower (27 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. National Trust Rufford Old Hall (29 min)
Tudor manor visited by a young Shakespeare, with period furnishings and smart Victorian gardens. Coral Island Family Arcade (27 min)
Family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides, plus a casino with slots & tables. Sandcastle Waterpark (27 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. SEA LIFE Blackpool (28 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Samlesbury Hall (20 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Blackpool Zoo (29 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Blackpool Tower (28 min)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. South Pier (26 min)
Bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides, live music events, eateries & arcade games. North Pier (29 min)
Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. Brockholes (20 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. The Big One (27 min)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. WWT Martin Mere (37 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. | 
