| bright, contemporary rooms offer free wifi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. overlooking morecambe bay, this iconic 1930s art deco hotel is a 1-minute walk from the platform entertainment venue and 3. 5 miles from heysham port. parking is free. amenities include a restaurant serving classic british dishes and a rotunda bar with views of the bay
Manchester Airport 1 hr 17
Williamson Park (20 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Lancaster Castle (19 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Salt Ayre Leisure Centre (11 min)
Climbing and sports RSPB Leighton Moss (25 min)
Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. Judges Lodgings Museum (19 min)
Listed museum holding Gillow furniture, Regency period fittings and many examples of fine art. Williamson Park (20 min)
Parkland with woodland walks, play areas, a domed skyline memorial, a cafe and coastal views. Happy Mount Park (6 min)
Traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events and cafe. Lancaster Priory Church (19 min)
Church established in the Middle Ages, noted for its robust programme of choral & organ concerts. The Stone Jetty (5 min)
Long, stone jetty offering a walking path, bay vistas & bird & animal sculptures. Piel Island (1 hr 11)
This remote 50-acre island offers a charming pub & the ruins of a 14th-century stone castle. Holker Hall & Gardens (46 min)
Prominent Cumbrian countryside hall on 200 acres of gardens and woodlands, with a deer park & tours. Holker Hall (47 min)
Home of the Cavendish family, this Victorian house also features 25 acres of gardens & meadows. Eric Morecambe Statue (7 min)
Whimsical statue of comedian Eric Morecambe, erected in 1999 beside the picturesque bay. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (22 min)
Wildlife, including snow leopards, in indoor tropical halls and aquaria, plus open-air settings. Leighton Hall Estate (26 min)
Stately home and estate dating back to the 13th century for visits and events, plus a tearoom. | 
