Manchester Airport 1 hr 11
RSPB Leighton Moss (11 min)
Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. Williamson Park (20 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Lakes Aquarium (31 min)
Aquarium with freshwater and marine life, featuring an underwater otter tunnel and stingrays. Arnside Knott (18 min)
Modest hill offering nature trails & views of the water & lush surrounding landscape. Kendal Castle (25 min)
Castle, ruins, and history Leighton Hall Estate (9 min)
Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (27 min)
4-mile trail divided into sections, with distinctive geological features and associated plant life. Sizergh Castle (15 min)
14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings and furniture, plus a conifer and rock garden. Lancaster Castle (19 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Abbot Hall (19 min)
Portraits by 18th-century local artist George Romney, plus 300 years of British landscapes. White Scar Cave (28 min)
Subterranean passages, caverns and waterfalls, an eco-friendly visitor centre and a Dales-view cafe. Levens Hall (14 min)
Elizabethan manor house featuring a large topiary garden & several steam road vehicles. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (6 min)
Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. National Trust - Fell Foot Park (30 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. | 
