Manchester Airport 1 hr 3
Brockholes (25 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (30 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Williamson Park (24 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Beacon Fell (20 min)
Expansive hill on a lush, country preserve providing hiking trails to its summit & panoramic views. Williamson Park (24 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum (30 min)
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides. Beacon Fell Country Park (19 min) Bowland Wild Boar Park (37 min)
Rural wildlife park offering animal feeding, tractor rides, plays areas, riverside walks & a cafe. Stanley Park (30 min)
Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe. Blackpool Model Village & Gardens (30 min)
Handcrafted models of buildings, including a castle, cottages & a Tudor village in a garden setting. The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre (7 min) Lancaster Castle (24 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Blackpool Zoo (30 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Samlesbury Hall (25 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve (36 min)
Nature reserve featuring reed beds, grasslands, areas of open water, woodland & scrub. | 
