Manchester Airport 40 min
Knowsley Safari (26 min.) roaming animals viewed from the safety of cars or tour buses plus walk-around zoo and fair rides. Wigan Pier (20 min.) canal Martin Mere (16 min.) part of a wetland nature reserve this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. Astley Hall (25 min.) set in a park with a victorian garden this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Harris Museum (27 min.) building with greek-themed murals and sculptures displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Burscough Junction (9 min) National Trust Rufford Old Hall (10 min.) tudor manor visited by a young shakespeare with period furnishings and smart victorian gardens. Appley Bridge (8 min) Rivington Pike (43 min.) this 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit a historic tower benches & panoramic views. Railway Station (1 min) Yarrow Valley Country Park (18 min.) 700-acre parkland with a lake waterfall adventure playground cafe & visitor center. Southport Pier (30 min.) restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. Splash World - Temporarily Closed For Refurbishment (31 min.) fitness centre and water park on 2 levels with gym pool sports hall flume rides and bubble spa. Shops (2 min) Southport Pleasureland (31 min.) seaside amusement park with around 100 rides go-kart track indoor play area restaurants and bar. Windmill Animal Farm (16 min.) farm with animal-feeding/petting sessions a play barn a ball pool and sheepdog demonstrations. Hesketh Park (28 min.) scenic park developed in the mid-1800s with victorian landscaping a cafe aviary & a play area. Haigh Woodland Park (22 min.) park |