Manchester Airport 1 hr 11
National Trust - Fell Foot Park (30 min)
Family-friendly spot with cafe and space/facilities for games, picnics, swimming and boating. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (27 min)
4-mile trail divided into sections, with distinctive geological features and associated plant life. Leighton Hall Estate (9 min)
Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. Williamson Park (20 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Sizergh Castle (16 min)
14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings and furniture, plus a conifer and rock garden. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (6 min)
Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. RSPB Leighton Moss (11 min)
Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. Happy Mount Park (16 min)
Traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events and cafe. Abbot Hall (20 min)
Portraits by 18th-century local artist George Romney, plus 300 years of British landscapes. Levens Hall (14 min)
Elizabethan manor house featuring a large topiary garden & several steam road vehicles. Lancaster Castle (19 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Arnside Knott (18 min)
Modest hill offering nature trails & views of the water & lush surrounding landscape. Kendal Castle (26 min)
Castle, ruins, and history White Scar Cave (29 min)
Subterranean passages, caverns and waterfalls, an eco-friendly visitor centre and a Dales-view cafe. Lakes Aquarium (30 min)
Aquarium with freshwater and marine life, featuring an underwater otter tunnel and stingrays. | 
