Manchester Airport 1 hr 7
Williamson Park (15 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Gresgarth Hall Gardens (9 min)
The gardens of this estate include terraced, wild, water, herb, woodland, vegetable & an orchard. Forest of Bowland (47 min)
Sprawling, scenic wilderness area featuring forests, hills & moorland with trails & grouse shooting. Salt Ayre Leisure Centre (10 min)
Climbing and sports Lancaster Castle (5 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Happy Mount Park (15 min)
Traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events and cafe. Judges Lodgings Museum (5 min)
Listed museum holding Gillow furniture, Regency period fittings and many examples of fine art. Lancaster Priory Church (5 min)
Church established in the Middle Ages, noted for its robust programme of choral & organ concerts. RSPB Leighton Moss (26 min)
Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. Lancaster City Museum (12 min)
Displays on the city's history and King's Own Regiment in the grand 18th-century former town hall. Williamson Park (15 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Leighton Hall Estate (24 min)
Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (22 min)
Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. Eric Morecambe Statue (16 min)
Whimsical statue of comedian Eric Morecambe, erected in 1999 beside the picturesque bay. | 
