Manchester Airport 36 min
National Trust Rufford Old Hall (29 min)
Tudor manor visited by a young Shakespeare, with period furnishings and smart Victorian gardens. Yarrow Valley Country Park (9 min)
700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe & visitor center. Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (29 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Astley Hall (14 min)
Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Wigan Pier (18 min)
Victorian era, canal, and music Haigh Woodland Park (11 min)
Large recreation area with wooded hiking trails, plus a rope course, miniature railway & golfing. Brockholes (22 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Hoghton Tower (24 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. Winter Hill (31 min)
This 1,496-ft.-high hill with sweeping views, burial mounds, cairns & the Scotsman's Stump memorial. WWT Martin Mere (36 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. Pennington Flash Country Park (28 min)
Country park featuring lakes & woods, plus paths, golfing, horseback riding & lots of birds. Rivington Pike (22 min)
This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. Go Ape Rivington (9 min)
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. Smithills Hall (17 min)
One of Bolton's original family homes, with elements from different eras, set in formal gardens. Martin Mere (37 min)
Part of a wetland nature reserve, this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. | 
