| this relaxed inn stands along the a59 road, and is 3 miles from brockholes nature reserve and 2 miles from history tours at samlesbury hall. the down-to-earth, warmly decorated rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 pm. parking and full breakfast are complimentary. there's a snug, informal pub that offers home-cooked meals and limited season ales; seating extends to a covered terrace Manchester Airport 46 min
Rivington Pike (40 min) This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. Samlesbury Hall (3 min) Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Beacon Fell Country Park (27 min) Astley Hall (17 min) Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Brockholes (7 min) Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Winter Hill (45 min) This 1,496-ft.-high hill with sweeping views, burial mounds, cairns & the Scotsman's Stump memorial. Yarrow Valley Country Park (22 min) 700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe & visitor center. Witton Country Park (15 min) 480 acres of woods, grassy areas and farmland, with playgrounds, an athletics track and a cafe. Hoghton Tower (13 min) Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (14 min) Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum (22 min) Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides. Avenham and Miller Park (15 min) Riverside park in a natural amphitheatre with a Japanese water garden, Sebastopol cannon and a cafe. Beacon Fell (27 min) Expansive hill on a lush, country preserve providing hiking trails to its summit & panoramic views. Clitheroe Castle (20 min) Remains of a 12th-century castle keep, chapel & jail, with an adjoining museum & surrounding garden. Bowland Wild Boar Park (30 min) Rural wildlife park offering animal feeding, tractor rides, plays areas, riverside walks & a cafe. |