Manchester Airport 1 hr 10
Sizergh Castle (15 min) 14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings and furniture, plus a conifer and rock garden. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (31 min) 4-mile trail divided into sections, with distinctive geological features and associated plant life. Arnside Knott (19 min) Modest hill offering nature trails & views of the water & lush surrounding landscape. Greenlands Farm Village (4 min) An artisan village in an open farm including a produce shop, craft outlets and a garden centre. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (7 min) Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. Leighton Hall Estate (10 min) Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. Eric Morecambe Statue (18 min) Whimsical statue of comedian Eric Morecambe, erected in 1999 beside the picturesque bay. Lancaster Castle (18 min) Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Williamson Park (18 min) Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Holker Hall & Gardens (33 min) Prominent Cumbrian countryside hall on 200 acres of gardens and woodlands, with a deer park & tours. Levens Hall (15 min) Elizabethan manor house featuring a large topiary garden & several steam road vehicles. Happy Mount Park (14 min) Traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events and cafe. RSPB Leighton Moss (12 min) Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. National Trust - Fell Foot Park (30 min) Family-friendly spot with cafe and space/facilities for games, picnics, swimming and boating. Holker Hall (34 min) Home of the Cavendish family, this Victorian house also features 25 acres of gardens & meadows. |