Manchester Airport 53 min
Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (8 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Samlesbury Hall (15 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. National Trust Rufford Old Hall (22 min)
Tudor manor visited by a young Shakespeare, with period furnishings and smart Victorian gardens. Hoghton Tower (18 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. Brockholes (13 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Astley Hall (24 min)
Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. WWT Martin Mere (30 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. Avenham and Miller Park (17 min)
Riverside park in a natural amphitheatre with a Japanese water garden, Sebastopol cannon and a cafe. Winter Hill (52 min)
This 1,496-ft.-high hill with sweeping views, burial mounds, cairns & the Scotsman's Stump memorial. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum (10 min)
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides. Yarrow Valley Country Park (30 min)
700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe & visitor center. Beacon Fell (29 min)
Expansive hill on a lush, country preserve providing hiking trails to its summit & panoramic views. Rivington Pike (47 min)
This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. Martin Mere (31 min)
Part of a wetland nature reserve, this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. Owl & Bird Of Prey Sanctuary (11 min)
Owls, vulture, and eagle | 
