Manchester Airport 47 min
Yarrow Valley Country Park (23 min)
700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe & visitor center. Brockholes (16 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum (26 min)
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides. Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (22 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Hoghton Tower (11 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. Witton Country Park (7 min)
480 acres of woods, grassy areas and farmland, with playgrounds, an athletics track and a cafe. Clitheroe Castle (26 min)
Remains of a 12th-century castle keep, chapel & jail, with an adjoining museum & surrounding garden. East Lancs Railway (31 min) Samlesbury Hall (13 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Winter Hill (47 min)
This 1,496-ft.-high hill with sweeping views, burial mounds, cairns & the Scotsman's Stump memorial. Bury Market (29 min)
Long-running market with a large hall & outdoor stalls selling groceries, clothing & assorted goods. Rivington Pike (42 min)
This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. Astley Hall (19 min)
Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Smithills Hall (24 min)
One of Bolton's original family homes, with elements from different eras, set in formal gardens. Haigh Woodland Park (30 min)
Large recreation area with wooded hiking trails, plus a rope course, miniature railway & golfing. | 
