Manchester Airport 38 min
Brockholes (20 min.) wetland and woodland nature reserve home to rare bird species with a floating visitor village. Smithills Hall (34 min.) one of bolton s original family homes with elements from different eras set in formal gardens. Ribble Steam Railway And Museum (29 min.) faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years plus steam train rides. Winter Hill (48 min.) this 1 496-ft.-high hill with sweeping views burial mounds cairns & the scotsman s stump memorial. Yarrow Valley Country Park (13 min.) 700-acre parkland with a lake waterfall adventure playground cafe & visitor center. Hoghton Tower (23 min.) fortified medieval hill-top manor house with gardens kids activities monthly market and a shop. National Trust Rufford Old Hall (15 min.) tudor manor visited by a young shakespeare with period furnishings and smart victorian gardens. Windmill Animal Farm (21 min.) farm with animal-feeding/petting sessions a play barn a ball pool and sheepdog demonstrations. Astley Hall (18 min.) set in a park with a victorian garden this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Harris Museum (24 min.) building with greek-themed murals and sculptures displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Wigan Pier (18 min.) canal Rivington Pike (38 min.) this 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit a historic tower benches & panoramic views. Parbold (9 min) Haigh Woodland Park (19 min.) park Martin Mere (23 min.) part of a wetland nature reserve this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. |