Manchester Airport 1 hr 11
Arnside Knott (20 min) Modest hill offering nature trails & views of the water & lush surrounding landscape. Holker Hall (36 min) Home of the Cavendish family, this Victorian house also features 25 acres of gardens & meadows. Eric Morecambe Statue (19 min) Whimsical statue of comedian Eric Morecambe, erected in 1999 beside the picturesque bay. RSPB Leighton Moss (13 min) Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. Greenlands Farm Village (5 min) An artisan village in an open farm including a produce shop, craft outlets and a garden centre. Leighton Hall Estate (11 min) Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. Lancaster Castle (19 min) Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Williamson Park (19 min) Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Levens Hall (16 min) Elizabethan manor house featuring a large topiary garden & several steam road vehicles. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (8 min) Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (32 min) 4-mile trail divided into sections, with distinctive geological features and associated plant life. Holker Hall & Gardens (34 min) Prominent Cumbrian countryside hall on 200 acres of gardens and woodlands, with a deer park & tours. Sizergh Castle (16 min) 14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings and furniture, plus a conifer and rock garden. National Trust - Fell Foot Park (31 min) Family-friendly spot with cafe and space/facilities for games, picnics, swimming and boating. Happy Mount Park (15 min) Traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events and cafe. |