Manchester Airport 53 min
Brockholes (19 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Samlesbury Hall (19 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Rivington Pike (47 min)
This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. The British Commercial Vehicle Museum (14 min)
Engaging and entertaining displays covering horse-drawn carriages, fire engines and delivery trucks. Yarrow Valley Country Park (28 min)
700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe & visitor center. Astley Hall (24 min)
Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Beacon Fell (31 min)
Expansive hill on a lush, country preserve providing hiking trails to its summit & panoramic views. WWT Martin Mere (28 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. Owl & Bird Of Prey Sanctuary (9 min)
Owls, vulture, and eagle Avenham and Miller Park (13 min)
Riverside park in a natural amphitheatre with a Japanese water garden, Sebastopol cannon and a cafe. Hoghton Tower (21 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. National Trust Rufford Old Hall (20 min)
Tudor manor visited by a young Shakespeare, with period furnishings and smart Victorian gardens. Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (11 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Martin Mere (28 min)
Part of a wetland nature reserve, this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum (7 min)
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides. | 
