Manchester Airport 42 min
Samlesbury Hall (17 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Martin Mere (30 min)
Part of a wetland nature reserve, this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (22 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. WWT Martin Mere (29 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. National Trust Rufford Old Hall (21 min)
Tudor manor visited by a young Shakespeare, with period furnishings and smart Victorian gardens. Winter Hill (40 min)
This 1,496-ft.-high hill with sweeping views, burial mounds, cairns & the Scotsman's Stump memorial. Haigh Woodland Park (20 min)
Large recreation area with wooded hiking trails, plus a rope course, miniature railway & golfing. Pennington Flash Country Park (33 min)
Country park featuring lakes & woods, plus paths, golfing, horseback riding & lots of birds. Yarrow Valley Country Park (8 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. Astley Hall (15 min)
Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Hoghton Tower (18 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. Go Ape Rivington (15 min)
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. Rivington Pike (30 min)
This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum (26 min)
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides. | 
