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 Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley, Lancashire
BB12 8UA Tel: 01282 771004 An Elizabethan house with rich interiors
and an important textile collection. National trust charges apply.
About 7 miles north east
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The
East Lancashire Railway was opened in 1846 to link the Manchester
to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and
freight route which served the Irwell Valley from Bury, via Ramsbottom,
to Rawtenstall and beyond. 1972 saw the last passengers travel
on the Bury to Rawtenstall section, and that would have been
the end of an era had the East Lancashire Preservation Society
not been committed to restoring the line to its former glory.
The line was reopened in 1991. www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk.
About 6 miles south of
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Lewis Textile Museum, Exchange Street, Blackburn,
BB1 7JN, Lancashire. Tel: 01254 667 130. Opened in 1938. The
history of Blackburn's cotton industry. Costume and Textile based
exhibitions. A replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny. About 7 miles west of Accrington. |
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Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 0HQ. Tel: 01942 402624. Haydock Park is the North West's
premier dual purpose racecourse located half way between Liverpool
and Manchester, just off junction 23 of the M6 motorway. With
around 30 events a year, we offer an excellent choice of top-class
fixtures over the jumps and flat. www.haydock-park.co.uk. About 1 mile south of Ashton in Makerfield. |
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PENNINGTON
FLASH COUNTRY PARK, Off St Helens Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester,
WN7 3PA. Tel: 01942 605253. 200 hectare Country Park, centred
on a 70 hectare lake. Well maintained paths cater for walkers,
cyclists and horse riders. Bird watching hides (with wheelchair
access), overlooking the Nature Reserve and it's 230 species
of birds. Information Centre. 9 hole golf course. Children’s
play area, picnic and recreation areas, fishing. Pay and display
parking. About 3 miles east of Ashton in Makerfield. |
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THREE SISTERS RECREATION AREA, Three Sisters
Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 720453.
Reclaimed colliery spoil heaps now providing a large recreation
area. Motor sports in the Arena run by Aintree Racing Drivers
School. (More information below). Coarse fishing. Canoeing. Model
boats. Footpaths for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Toilets
and Free Parking. About
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Three
Sisters Race Circuit, Three Sisters Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield,
Lancashire, WN4 8DD. Tel: 0800 234 6034. The Racing School is
Europe's longest established race school and has been delivering
exceptional driving gifts and experiences since 1978. We operate
our experiences at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire
and Three Sisters Race Circuit in Lancashire.
www.racing-school.co.uk. About
1 mile north of Ashton in Makerfield. |
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Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel:
01942 323666. Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor
attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The
Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for
the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. The Trencherfield
Mill Steam Engine, considered to be one of ‘the world's
marvels of engineering’, has now been given a new lease
of life, roaring back into action in September 2004. About 4 miles north of Ashton in Makerfield. |
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Oldham Coliseum, Fairbottom Street, Oldham,
Lancashire, OL1 3SW. Tel: 0161 624 2829. Oldham Coliseum has
seen Eric Sykes, Charlie Chaplin, Dame Thora Hird and Dora Bryan
tread its boards. The Coliseum has a reputation as one of Britain
s most haunted theatres. www.coliseum.org.uk. About 2 miles north of Ashton under Lyne. |
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Saddleworth
Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham. Tel:
01457 874093. The history of Saddleworth. Our museum displays
change regularly and we have two major exhibitions a year. Housed
in one of the out buildings of the 19th century Victoria Mill,
location beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk. About
5 miles north east of Ashton under Lyne. |
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Portland Basin Museum. Tel: 0161 343 2878.
Situated alongside the Ashton Canal at Portland Basin. The Ashton
Canal has undergone much improvement in recent years. It winds
its way through 18 locks from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne.
After falling into disrepair it reopened in 1974 and is now a
popular circular boating route through city and countryside.
Travels through Ashton
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Setantii
and the Museum of the Manchester Regiment - both housed in Ashton
under LyneTown Hall. Tel: 0161 343 4343. Setantii - exploring
the history of the Tameside area. Museum of the Manchester Regiment
- a small museum dedicated to the Manchester Regiment which was
associated with the town for many years.
Location: In the centre
of Ashton under Lyne. |
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Lewis Textile Museum, Exchange Street, Blackburn,
BB1 7JN, Lancashire. Tel: 01254 667 130. Opened in 1938. The
history of Blackburn's cotton industry. Costume and Textile based
exhibitions. A replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny. Location: In the centre of Blackburn. |
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King
George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA. Tel: 01254 582579.
Shows & concerts change monthly. Different pantomime every
Christmas. Pay & display parking. Blakeys Bistro & bar.
Blakey's is a popular nightspot, with organised live music events
and as a social venue. www.kinggeorgeshall.com.
Location: In the centre
of Blackburn. |
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Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury,
Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th
Century Manor House. A trust was founded in the 1920 when the
Hall was about to be demolished, since then the Hall has been
a museum and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall
is open to the public every day except Saturdays when we are
closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk. About 3 miles west of Blackburn. |
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Hoghton
Tower Garden, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986.
An extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices. www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 3 miles west of Blackburn. |
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SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel:
01772 422041.The restored 16th century Grammar School is now
a museum reflecting the borough's history and is the venue for
a monthly exhibitions programme. The School was one of the earliest
in the county and dates from 1524. Much of the present building
dates from c.1580 and is a fine example of the local timber framed
construction technique. About
8 miles west of Blackburn. |
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The
British Commercial vehicle Museum, King Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston
PR25 2LE. Tel: 01772 451011. This is one of Britians most important
heritage collections - a unique display of historic commercial
vehicles and buses spanning a Century of truck and bus building.
www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk. About 8 miles west of Blackburn. |
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Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. Tel: 0870 444 5566.
There’s plenty to do at Pleasure Beach, with over 125 rides
and attractions and 3 spectacular shows. Take a thrilling ride
on the Pepsi Max Big One, the Revolution or experience the classic
twin tracked coaster the Grand National. Plus your wristband
will gain you entry to one of our superb shows. www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
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Blackpool
Tower. The tower is 158 m (518 ft 9 in) tall, inspired by the
Eiffel Tower in Paris. Its base is hidden by a building housing
the Blackpool Tower circus. The top of the tower is accessed
by two lifts. There are four viewing platforms open to the public,
the enclosed lower platform contains a glass floor above the
south-west leg that allows visitors to look down on the street
below. www.theblackpooltower.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Blackpool. |
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Blackpool trams. The first tram line in Blackpool
opened along the Promenade in 1885, and was the first electric
tramway in the country. Blackpool Corporation took over the system
in 1892, and the system expanded to serve much of the Fylde coast
and towns inland. The line is now the only remaining 'traditional'
tramway in UK. The line is a mix of street running and reserved
track. Along the Promenade trams run next to the road, then after
a short section of street-running the line runs on reserved track
for the interurban section to Fleetwood. www.thetrams.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Smithills Hall and Estate, Smithills Dean
Road, Bolton BL1 7NP- Tel: 01204 332377. Smithills Hall is one
of the earliest and most important examples of a Lancashire manor
house. A recent £1.8 million renovation scheme has restored
additional rooms to their full splendour. The house mirrors the
changes in fashion and living conditions from the late 14th to
the late 19th century, having been developed and altered by generations
of owners. Ring for opening times. About 1 mile north of Bolton centre. |
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Animal
World & Butterfly House, Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way, Bolton
BL1 6NQ - Tel: 01204 334050. Set within Moss Bank Park, Animal
World provides a living environment for a variety of animals
and birds, from farm animals to chipmunks and wildfowl to tropical
birds. The Butterfly House features free flying butterflies and
moths, insects, spiders, reptiles and tropical plants. Admission:
free. Location: In the
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Bolton Museum, Art Gallery & Aquarium,
Le Mans Crescent, Bolton BL1 1SE - Tel: 01204 332211. Bolton
Museum and Art Gallery is one of the largest regional galleries
in the North West. It houses collections of fine and decorative
art, including examples of British sculpture and contemporary
ceramics, egyptology, ethnography and local and natural history.
The Aquarium runs a successful breeding programme for endangered
species of fish. Location:
In the centre of Bolton. |
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Hall
i'th' Wood, Green Way, off Crompton Way, Bolton BL1 8UA - Tel:
01204 332370. Hall i'th' Wood (pronounced as "al" "i"
"thwud") is an attractive, part-timbered, late medieval
merchant's house dating from 1530 to 1648. The Hall is furnished
with 17th and 18th century furniture and also includes pictures,
ceramics and local history items. It is here that Samuel Crompton
invented the spinning mule in 1779. Location: In the centre of Bolton. |
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Reebok Stadium/Museum, Burnden Way, Middlebrook
Leisure & Retail Park, Bolton BL6 6JW - Tel: 01204 673670.
Take a look behind the scenes at the Reebok Stadium, one of the
finest in Europe and the home of Bolton Wanderers. The tour begins
at the interactive Museum and Tour Centre where the history of
one of the founding members of the Football League is brought
to life. The tour includes a visit to the players' dressing and
warm-up rooms, the officials' changing rooms, the managers' dug-out
and the media interview room. www.bwfc.co.uk. About 3 miles west of Bolton. |
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Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Road, Liverpool,
Merseyside - Tel: 0151 263 7744. Liverpool FCs Anfield stadium
is an imposing place for visiting teams but soccer fans from
around the world are welcome at the clubs spectacular visitor
centre. www.liverpoolfc.tv. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Aintree
Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS Tel: 0151
522 2929 Entertaining & Hospitality - Hospitality: 0151 522
2911. The Grand National meeting is steeped in history and tradition
and combines top quality horseracing with style and fashion throughout
the three days. www.aintree.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts, north
east of Bootle. |
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Albert Dock, 22 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock,
Liverpool, L3 4AF - Tel: +44 (0)151 708 7334. Albert Dock is
situated on Liverpool's famous waterfront adjacent to the Pier
Head, a mere stroll from the city centre and all its attractions.
Location: In the centre
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The
Walker, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EL -
Tel: 0151 478 4199. Outstanding works include masterpieces by
Rubens, Rembrabt, Poussin, Gainsborourgh and Hogarth. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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 Tate Gallery Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool
- Tel: 0151 702 7400. The gallery houses the National Collection
of 20th century art on 4 floors, with stunning views across the
Mersey. Part of the historic Albert Dock, it is housed in a converted
warehouse. www.tate.org.uk. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Museum
of Liverpool Life, Tel: 0151 487 4080. Celebrates the unique
character of this vibrant city and its contribution to natural
life. Location:
In the centre of Liverpool. |
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Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley, Lancashire
BB12 8UA Tel: 01282 771004 An Elizabethan house with rich interiors
and an important textile collection. National trust charges apply.
About 3 miles west of
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The
East Lancashire Railway was opened in 1846 to link the Manchester
to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and
freight route which served the Irwell Valley from Bury, via Ramsbottom,
to Rawtenstall and beyond. 1972 saw the last passengers travel
on the Bury to Rawtenstall section, and that would have been
the end of an era had the East Lancashire Preservation Society
not been committed to restoring the line to its former glory.
The line was reopened in 1991. www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk.
About 8 miles south of
Burnley. |
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Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museums, Towneley
Hall, Towneley Park, Burnley BB11 3RQ - Tel: 01282 424213. Towneley
was the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years but in
1901 it was sold to Burnley Corporation. Today, the Museum houses
a variety of displays encompassing; Natural History, Egyptology,
Local History, Textiles, Decorative Art and Regional Furniture.
www.towneleyhall.org.uk. Location:
On the outskirts, south of Burnley. |
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Fusiliers’ Museum Lancashire, Wellington
Barracks, Bolton Road, Bury BL8 2PL0 - Tel: 0161 764 2208. The
Fusilier Collection in Bury tells the exciting story of one of
Lancashire’s most famous Regiments, tracing the 300 year
history from 1688 to 1968. www.fusiliersmuseum-lancashire.org.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
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East
Lancashire Light Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street,
Bury BL9 0EY - Tel : 0161-764 7790. A trip on the East Lancashire
Railway is a journey back in time. The original rail line was
opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe,
and continued along the Irwell Valley to Rawtenstall. The line
is now just over 12 miles long. The railway is open every weekend
of the year and holds a number of themed events and galas throughout
the year including Diesel, Steam and Thomas Events and also offers
Driver Experience Courses. www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Smithills Hall and Estate, Smithills Dean
Road, Bolton BL1 7NP- Tel: 01204 332377. Smithills Hall is one
of the earliest and most important examples of a Lancashire manor
house. A recent £1.8 million renovation scheme has restored
additional rooms to their full splendour. The house mirrors the
changes in fashion and living conditions from the late 14th to
the late 19th century, having been developed and altered by generations
of owners. Ring for opening times. About 7 miles west of Bury. |
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Animal
World & Butterfly House, Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way, Bolton
BL1 6NQ - Tel: 01204 334050. Set within Moss Bank Park, Animal
World provides a living environment for a variety of animals
and birds, from farm animals to chipmunks and wildfowl to tropical
birds. The Butterfly House features free flying butterflies and
moths, insects, spiders, reptiles and tropical plants. Admission:
free. About 6 miles west
of Bury. |
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Heaton Park, Manchester M25 2SW - Tel: 0161
773 1085. Heaton Park is a huge family park 4 miles north of
Manchester city centre. There are acres of space for children
to run, you can look around Heaton Hall or you can meet our three
Alpacas in the Animal Centre. www.heatonpark.org.uk. About 5 miles south of Bury. |
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Heaton
Hall is a magnificent 18th century country house set in the middle
of Heaton Park's rolling landscape (see above for details). There
has been a house on this site since the late 17th century, but
it was inherited by Sir Thomas Egerton in 1756 who commissioned
architect James Wyatt to re-model the building.
www.heatonpark.org.uk. About
5 miles south of Bury. |
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Carnforth Station. Carnforth Railway Station
was opened in 1846 by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Company
as a roadside "second class" station, and was originally
just a single platform. It is now thought that the original Lancaster
and Carlisle station building, is the building that in later
years became the Carnforth station refreshment room. In 1945
Carnforth station was used as the basis, and location for the
David Lean film "Brief Encounter" starring Celia Johnson
and Trevor Howard, filming taking place on Carnforth station
during February 1945. www.carnforth-station.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Carnforth. |
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Lancaster
Maritime Museum, Custom House, St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1
1RB. Tel : 01524 382264. Opened in 1985, the museum occupies
the former Custom House of 1764 by Richard Gillow and an adjacent
warehouse. It uses sounds, smells, reconstructions and audio-visuals
to tell the story of the port of Lancaster, the Lancaster Canal,
fishing and the ecology of Morecambe Bay. About 4 miles south of Carnforth. |
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Lancaster Priory & Parish Church dates
from the 11th century though there has been a church on this
site from 630 A.D. The present building, next to Lancaster Castle,
is mainly 15th century. It houses ancient 14th century carved
wooden stalls made of English oak which are said to be some of
the finest of their kind in Europe. There is an Anglian Runic
Cross on display by the South West Door. www.priory.lancs.ac.uk.
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Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury,
Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th
Century Manor House. A trust was founded in the 1920 when the
Hall was about to be demolished, since then the Hall has been
a museum and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall
is open to the public every day except Saturdays when we are
closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Chorley. |
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Hoghton
Tower Garden, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986.
An extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices. www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 6 miles north of Chorley. |
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SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel:
01772 422041.The restored 16th century Grammar School is now
a museum reflecting the borough's history and is the venue for
a monthly exhibitions programme. The School was one of the earliest
in the county and dates from 1524. Much of the present building
dates from c.1580 and is a fine example of the local timber framed
construction technique. About
3 miles north of Chorley. |
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The
British Commercial vehicle Museum, King Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston
PR25 2LE. Tel: 01772 451011. This is one of Britians most important
heritage collections - a unique display of historic commercial
vehicles and buses spanning a Century of truck and bus building.
www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk. About 3 miles north of Chorley. |
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Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel:
01942 323666. Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor
attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The
Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for
the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. The Trencherfield
Mill Steam Engine, considered to be one of ‘the world's
marvels of engineering’, has now been given a new lease
of life, roaring back into action in September 2004. About
8 miles south of Chorley. |
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Reebok
Stadium/Museum, Burnden Way, Middlebrook Leisure & Retail
Park, Bolton BL6 6JW - Tel: 01204 673670. Take a look behind
the scenes at the Reebok Stadium, one of the finest in Europe
and the home of Bolton Wanderers. The tour begins at the interactive
Museum and Tour Centre where the history of one of the founding
members of the Football League is brought to life. The tour includes
a visit to the players' dressing and warm-up rooms, the officials'
changing rooms, the managers' dug-out and the media interview
room. www.bwfc.co.uk. About 7 miles south of Chorley. |
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Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley, Lancashire
BB12 8UA Tel: 01282 771004 An Elizabethan house with rich interiors
and an important textile collection. National trust charges apply.
About 7 miles south of
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Clitheroe
Castle, Clitheroe Tel: 01200 24635 - Clitheroe Castle is believed
to be the smallest keep in the whole of England. It stands on
top of a 35-metre outcrop of limestone and is one of the oldest
buildings in Lancashire.
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Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museums, Towneley
Hall, Towneley Park, Burnley BB11 3RQ - Tel: 01282 424213. Towneley
was the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years but in
1901 it was sold to Burnley Corporation. Today, the Museum houses
a variety of displays encompassing; Natural History, Egyptology,
Local History, Textiles, Decorative Art and Regional Furniture.
www.towneleyhall.org.uk. About
10 miles south of Clitheroe. |
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Whalley
Abbey, The Sands, Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9SS - Tel: 01254 828400.
Standing on the banks of the River Calder, Whalley Abbey has
been a focal point for hospitality since the fourteenth century.
It began its history as a community of Cistercian monks. The
adjacent medieval church has 3 Celtic Scandinavian crosses in
its churchyard dating back to the 9th and 11th centuries. www.whalleyabbey.co.uk. About 4 miles south of Clitheroe. |
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Lewis Textile Museum, Exchange Street, Blackburn,
BB1 7JN, Lancashire. Tel: 01254 667 130. Opened in 1938. The
history of Blackburn's cotton industry. Costume and Textile based
exhibitions. A replica of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny. About 5 miles north of Darwen. |
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King
George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA. Tel: 01254 582579.
Shows & concerts change monthly. Different pantomime every
Christmas. Pay & display parking. Blakeys Bistro & bar.
Blakey's is a popular nightspot, with organised live music events
and as a social venue. www.kinggeorgeshall.com.
About 5 miles north of
Darwen. |
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Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury,
Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th
Century Manor House. A trust was founded in the 1920 when the
Hall was about to be demolished, since then the Hall has been
a museum and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall
is open to the public every day except Saturdays when we are
closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk. About 9 miles north of Darwen. |
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Hoghton
Tower Garden, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986.
An extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices. www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 6 miles northwest of Darwen. |
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SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel:
01772 422041. The restored 16th century Grammar School is now
a museum reflecting the borough's history and is the venue for
a monthly exhibitions programme. The School was one of the earliest
in the county and dates from 1524. Much of the present building
dates from c.1580 and is a fine example of the local timber framed
construction technique. About
12 miles west of Darwen. |
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The
British Commercial vehicle Museum, King Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston
PR25 2LE. Tel: 01772 451011. This is one of Britians most important
heritage collections - a unique display of historic commercial
vehicles and buses spanning a Century of truck and bus building.
www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk. About
12 miles west of Darwen. |
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Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Styal,
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4LA. Tel: 01625 527468. One of Britain's
greatest industrial heritage sites, including complete working
cotton mill. Live demonstrations in the mill. National Trust.
Charges apply. About 6
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Manchester
Airport, Manchester, M90 1QX. Tel: +44 (0) 161 489 3000. We welcome
non-travelling visitors, especially those who enjoy watching
aircraft take off and land. So, we've laid on some very special
plane observation facilities just for you. Concorde G-BOAC, the
most famous aircraft in the world, is now on public display in
Manchester Airport's Aviation Viewing Park. The Spectator Terrace
provides visitors with an excellent spot to view aircraft take
off and land. Visitors centre, aviation shop and catering outlets.
Whatever your choice Manchester Airport makes a great day out! www.manchesterairport.co.uk. About 5 miles south west of Didsbury. |
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Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park, Bramhall, Stockport
SK7 3NX. The house is a superb example of Cheshire "black
and white" half-timbering, and one of the largest timber-framed
houses in the northwest. The core of the house was built in the
14th century, with later Tuor and Jacobean additions around a
central courtyard. www.bramhallweb.co.uk. About 4 miles south of Didsbury. |
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Oldham Coliseum, Fairbottom Street, Oldham,
Lancashire, OL1 3SW. Tel: 0161 624 2829. Oldham Coliseum has
seen Eric Sykes, Charlie Chaplin, Dame Thora Hird and Dora Bryan
tread its boards. The Coliseum has a reputation as one of Britain
s most haunted theatres. www.coliseum.org.uk. About 4 miles north of Dukinfield. |
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Saddleworth
Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham. Tel:
01457 874093. The history of Saddleworth. Our museum displays
change regularly and we have two major exhibitions a year. Housed
in one of the out buildings of the 19th century Victoria Mill,
location beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk. About
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Portland Basin Museum. Tel: 0161 343 2878.
Situated alongside the Ashton Canal at Portland Basin. The Ashton
Canal has undergone much improvement in recent years. It winds
its way through 18 locks from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne.
After falling into disrepair it reopened in 1974 and is now a
popular circular boating route through city and countryside.
About 2 miles north of
Dukinfield. |
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Gallery
Oldham, Oldham Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL.
Tel: 911 4653. Over 12,000 history items. 2,000 works of art.
1,000 items of decorative art. 80,000 natural history specimens.
1,000 geological specimens. 15,000 photographs. Books, pamphlets,
documents. In the past, exhibits have included works by Pablo
Picasso and L. S. Lowry. Shop, cafe, restaurants. www.galleryoldham.org.uk.
About 4 miles north of
Dukinfield. |
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Setantii
and the Museum of the Manchester Regiment - both housed in Ashton
under LyneTown Hall. Tel: 0161 343 4343. Setantii - exploring
the history of the Tameside area. Museum of the Manchester Regiment
- a small museum dedicated to the Manchester Regiment which was
associated with the town for many years.
About 2 miles north of
Dukinfield. |
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Freeport
Fleetwood, Anchorage Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6AE. Tel:
01253 877 377. Freeport Fleetwood is a shopping outlet situated
on the Fylde Coast. The attractive environment and tranquil marina
setting will make your visit to the Village a unique shopping
experience. www.freeport-fleetwood.com.
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Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. Tel: 0870 444 5566.
There’s plenty to do at Pleasure Beach, with over 125 rides
and attractions and 3 spectacular shows. Take a thrilling ride
on the Pepsi Max Big One, the Revolution or experience the classic
twin tracked coaster the Grand National. Plus your wristband
will gain you entry to one of our superb shows. www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
About 7 miles north of
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Blackpool
Tower. The tower is 158 m (518 ft 9 in) tall, inspired by the
Eiffel Tower in Paris. Its base is hidden by a building housing
the Blackpool Tower circus. The top of the tower is accessed
by two lifts. There are four viewing platforms open to the public,
the enclosed lower platform contains a glass floor above the
south-west leg that allows visitors to look down on the street
below. www.theblackpooltower.co.uk. About 7 miles north of Fleetwood. |
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Blackpool trams. The first tram line in Blackpool
opened along the Promenade in 1885, and was the first electric
tramway in the country. Blackpool Corporation took over the system
in 1892, and the system expanded to serve much of the Fylde coast
and towns inland. The line is now the only remaining 'traditional'
tramway in UK. The line is a mix of street running and reserved
track. Along the Promenade trams run next to the road, then after
a short section of street-running the line runs on reserved track
for the interurban section to Fleetwood. www.thetrams.co.uk.
About 7 miles north of
Fleetwood. |
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Discovery
Centre, High Street, Garstang PR3 1FU. Tel: 01995 602125. The
Discovery Centre is in a superb location to start a variety of
longer distance walks in the area, and a fine network of paths
links up to the Lancaster Canal, the Forest of Bowland and surrounding
countryside and villages. Location:
In the centre of Garstang. |
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Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. Tel: 0870 444 5566.
There’s plenty to do at Pleasure Beach, with over 125 rides
and attractions and 3 spectacular shows. Take a thrilling ride
on the Pepsi Max Big One, the Revolution or experience the classic
twin tracked coaster the Grand National. Plus your wristband
will gain you entry to one of our superb shows. www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
About 12 miles west of
Garstang. |
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Blackpool
Tower. The tower is 158 m (518 ft 9 in) tall, inspired by the
Eiffel Tower in Paris. Its base is hidden by a building housing
the Blackpool Tower circus. The top of the tower is accessed
by two lifts. There are four viewing platforms open to the public,
the enclosed lower platform contains a glass floor above the
south-west leg that allows visitors to look down on the street
below. www.theblackpooltower.co.uk. About 12 miles west of Garstang. |
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Blackpool trams. The first tram line in Blackpool
opened along the Promenade in 1885, and was the first electric
tramway in the country. Blackpool Corporation took over the system
in 1892, and the system expanded to serve much of the Fylde coast
and towns inland. The line is now the only remaining 'traditional'
tramway in UK. The line is a mix of street running and reserved
track. Along the Promenade trams run next to the road, then after
a short section of street-running the line runs on reserved track
for the interurban section to Fleetwood. www.thetrams.co.uk.
About 12 miles west of
Garstang. |
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Carnforth Station. Carnforth Railway Station
was opened in 1846 by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Company
as a roadside "second class" station, and was originally
just a single platform. It is now thought that the original Lancaster
and Carlisle station building, is the building that in later
years became the Carnforth station refreshment room. In 1945
Carnforth station was used as the basis, and location for the
David Lean film "Brief Encounter" starring Celia Johnson
and Trevor Howard, filming taking place on Carnforth station
during February 1945. www.carnforth-station.co.uk.About 4 miles north of Lancaster. |
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Lancaster
Maritime Museum, Custom House, St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1
1RB. Tel : 01524 382264. Opened in 1985, the museum occupies
the former Custom House of 1764 by Richard Gillow and an adjacent
warehouse. It uses sounds, smells, reconstructions and audio-visuals
to tell the story of the port of Lancaster, the Lancaster Canal,
fishing and the ecology of Morecambe Bay.
Location: In the centre
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Lancaster Priory & Parish Church dates
from the 11th century though there has been a church on this
site from 630 A.D. The present building, next to Lancaster Castle,
is mainly 15th century. It houses ancient 14th century carved
wooden stalls made of English oak which are said to be some of
the finest of their kind in Europe. There is an Anglian Runic
Cross on display by the South West Door. www.priory.lancs.ac.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Lancaster. |
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Ashton
Memorial, Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1UX. Tel:
01524 33318. The Ashton Memorial was commissioned by Lord Ashton
as a tribute to his late wife. Born in Lancaster, Lord Ashton
became a millionaire producing oil cloth and linoleum which was
exported from the port all over the world. Location: On the outskirts of Lancaster. |
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Lancaster Castle, Castle Parade, Lancaster
LA1 1JY. Tel: 01524 64998. Lancaster Castle occupies a city centre
hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts.
It consists of an extensive group of historic structures, including
the 12th century Keep, the 14th century Witches' Tower and the
15th century Gatehouse. It is currently used as both a Court
and a Prison. www.lancastercastle.com. Location: In the centre of Lancaster. |
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Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury,
Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th
Century Manor House. A trust was founded in the 1920 when the
Hall was about to be demolished, since then the Hall has been
a museum and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall
is open to the public every day except Saturdays when we are
closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk. About 7 miles north east of Leyland. |
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Hoghton
Tower Garden, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986.
An extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices. www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 5 miles north east of Leyland. |
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SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel:
01772 422041. The restored 16th century Grammar School is now
a museum reflecting the borough's history and is the venue for
a monthly exhibitions programme. The School was one of the earliest
in the county and dates from 1524. Much of the present building
dates from c.1580 and is a fine example of the local timber framed
construction technique. Location:
On the outskirts of Leyland. |
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The British Commercial vehicle Museum, King
Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston PR25 2LE. Tel: 01772 451011. This
is one of Britians most important heritage collections - a unique
display of historic commercial vehicles and buses spanning a
Century of truck and bus building. www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Leyland. |
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Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. Tel: 0870 444 5566.
There’s plenty to do at Pleasure Beach, with over 125 rides
and attractions and 3 spectacular shows. Take a thrilling ride
on the Pepsi Max Big One, the Revolution or experience the classic
twin tracked coaster the Grand National. Plus your wristband
will gain you entry to one of our superb shows. www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
About 4 miles north of
Lytham St Anne's. |
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Blackpool
Tower. The tower is 158 m (518 ft 9 in) tall, inspired by the
Eiffel Tower in Paris. Its base is hidden by a building housing
the Blackpool Tower circus. The top of the tower is accessed
by two lifts. There are four viewing platforms open to the public,
the enclosed lower platform contains a glass floor above the
south-west leg that allows visitors to look down on the street
below. www.theblackpooltower.co.uk. About 4 miles north of Lytham St Anne's. |
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Blackpool trams. The first tram line in Blackpool
opened along the Promenade in 1885, and was the first electric
tramway in the country. Blackpool Corporation took over the system
in 1892, and the system expanded to serve much of the Fylde coast
and towns inland. The line is now the only remaining 'traditional'
tramway in UK. The line is a mix of street running and reserved
track. Along the Promenade trams run next to the road, then after
a short section of street-running the line runs on reserved track
for the interurban section to Fleetwood. www.thetrams.co.uk.
About 4 miles north of
Lytham St Anne's. |
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Whitworth
Art Gallery, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
M15 6ER - Tel: 0161 275 7450 The gallery holds an outstanding
collection of contemporary and historical art and design, including
sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings aswell as the largest
collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London. It has
been part of the University of Manchester since 1958. See www.whitworth.man.ac.uk/ |
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The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping
centre with 280 stores, 38 restaurants, a 20-screen UCI cinema
and fantastic leisure facilities all under one stunning roof. |
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The
Royal Exchange, St. Ann's Square, Manchester Tel: 0161-833-9833
- This building was once a bustling market for thousands of cotton
traders. It is now the Royal Exchange Theatre and also houses
a popular café and bar. |
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The Bridgwater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester
Tel: 0161-950-0000 - Newly built, award-winning concert hall
seating over 2,300 people, this auditorium hosts a number of
events ranging from classical orchestral performances, comedy
shows to jazz concerts. It is home to the famous Hallé
Orchestra and boasts an enormous 5500-pipe organ across the whole
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Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5, Manchester Tel: 0161-876 2000.
The Lowry art gallery is set in the heart of the regenerated
Salford Quays. It is a highly original, distinctive and unusual
combination of stainless steel and glass. It has 2 theatres,
each with its own unique atmosphere, a Promenade and Galleries.
The spectacular Lifting Footbridge across the canal links The
Lowry to Trafford Wharfside, Manchester United Football Club
and the Imperial War Museum North. |
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Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford,
Manchester M16 0RA Tel: 0161 868 8000 Old Trafford (given the
nickname The Theatre of Dreams by Bobby Charlton) is a football
stadium that serves as the home of Manchester United. Located
in the borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, it has been
United's permanent home since 1910. Currently holding just over
76,000 spectators, Old Trafford is by far the largest club ground
in Britain. The football stadium is close to the Old Trafford
cricket ground. |
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Manchester
Town Hall, 2 Albert Square, Manchester - Tel: 0161-234-5000 Built
in 1877 and designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse, this Victorian/Gothic
structure houses the city council offices and the tourist information
centre. Guided tours reveal the importance of this building throughout
Manchester's history with painted murals in the Great Hall depicting
prominent historical events. |
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Castlefield Urban Heritage Park, 101 Liverpool
Rd, Castlefield, Manchester - Tel: 0161-834-4026 Historic restored
canal basin home to award-winning Museums and attractions, Part
Roman Fort reconstruction, towpath walks and visitor centre. |
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Carnforth Station. Carnforth Railway Station
was opened in 1846 by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Company
as a roadside "second class" station, and was originally
just a single platform. It is now thought that the original Lancaster
and Carlisle station building, is the building that in later
years became the Carnforth station refreshment room. In 1945
Carnforth station was used as the basis, and location for the
David Lean film "Brief Encounter" starring Celia Johnson
and Trevor Howard, filming taking place on Carnforth station
during February 1945. www.carnforth-station.co.uk. About 4 miles south of Morecambe. |
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Lancaster
Maritime Museum, Custom House, St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1
1RB. Tel : 01524 382264. Opened in 1985, the museum occupies
the former Custom House of 1764 by Richard Gillow and an adjacent
warehouse. It uses sounds, smells, reconstructions and audio-visuals
to tell the story of the port of Lancaster, the Lancaster Canal,
fishing and the ecology of Morecambe Bay. About 3 miles east of Morecambe. |
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Lancaster Priory & Parish Church dates
from the 11th century though there has been a church on this
site from 630 A.D. The present building, next to Lancaster Castle,
is mainly 15th century. It houses ancient 14th century carved
wooden stalls made of English oak which are said to be some of
the finest of their kind in Europe. There is an Anglian Runic
Cross on display by the South West Door. www.priory.lancs.ac.uk.
About 3 miles east of
Morecambe. |
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Ashton
Memorial, Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1UX. Tel:
01524 33318. The Ashton Memorial was commissioned by Lord Ashton
as a tribute to his late wife. Born in Lancaster, Lord Ashton
became a millionaire producing oil cloth and linoleum which was
exported from the port all over the world. About 4 miles east of Morecambe. |
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Lancaster Castle, Castle Parade, Lancaster
LA1 1JY. Tel: 01524 64998. Lancaster Castle occupies a city centre
hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts.
It consists of an extensive group of historic structures, including
the 12th century Keep, the 14th century Witches' Tower and the
15th century Gatehouse. It is currently used as both a Court
and a Prison. www.lancastercastle.com. About 3 miles east of Morecambe. |
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Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 0HQ. Tel: 01942 402624. Haydock Park is the North West's
premier dual purpose racecourse located half way between Liverpool
and Manchester, just off junction 23 of the M6 motorway. With
around 30 events a year, we offer an excellent choice of top-class
fixtures over the jumps and flat. www.haydock-park.co.uk. About 2 miles north of Newton-le-Willows. |
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- Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows WA12 0HQ. Tel: 01942
402624. haydock-park.co.uk.
- Wigan Pier, Wallgate,
Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel: 01942 323666.
- Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. Tel: 0870 444 5566. blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
- Whalley Abbey, The Sands,
Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9SS - Tel: 01254 828400. whalleyabbey.co.uk.
- Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Burscough, Ormskirk.
Tel: 01704 89518.
- Samlesbury Hall, Preston
New Rd, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254 812010
