Family Friendly #AdventureInLancashire

FAMILY FRIENDLY #AdventureInLancashire

Planning holiday fun and days out when you need to keep the kids happy can be a challenge, but not here in Lancashire. We have got something for all ages, ranging from fun-packed theme parks and hands-on museums to fascinating nature reserves and long sandy beaches.

When it comes to family friendly activities, Lancashire has you covered.We have put together a handy list of the most popular family friendlyattractions in Lancashire.

Go Ape Rivington

TOP 5 THRILLS & SPILLS

Inch Perfect Trials

1. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool

With thrilling rides, spectacular showsan the iconic Big One, it’s no surpriseBlackpool Pleasure Beach is Britain’sfavourite amusement park.

2. Quadtrex at Thornton Hall Country Park, Pendle

Head to Quadtrex for an action-packedadventure to remember on the specially adaptedquad bike trail through Lancashire countryside.

3. Inch Perfect Trials, Clitheroe

100 acres of fantastic trialling land awaits youin the Forest of Bowland in the beautiful RibbleValley. A brilliant day out filled with excitement!

4. Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool

The UK’s largest indoor waterpark, SandcastleWaterpark is home to over 18 slides and plentyof exciting attractions in an 84-degree tropicalclimate!

5. Go Ape Rivington, Chorley

High up in this open, spacious site, the TreetopChallenge offers the perfect blend of bloodpumpingaction and beautiful country views.

TOP 5 ANIMAL & WILDLIFE

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

1. Greenlands Farm Village, Lancaster

Meet and feed the animals, play on thetractors, let off steam in the straw barnand enjoy the hands-on experienceat Greenlands Farm Village.

2. Williamson Park, Ashton Memorial and Butterfly House, Lancaster

Home to 54 acres of beautiful parkland,enchanting walks, and breathtakingviews, as well as the newlyrenovated tropical butterfly house.

3. WWT Matin Mere Wetland Centre, Ormskirk

There’s a fantastic day ahead of you atMartin Mere Wetland Centre, where you canenjoy splashing, feeding and getting close tosome of nature’s most wonderful wildlife.

4. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

Explore the flagship, Lancashire WildlifeTrust nature reserve. You can take awalk, explore the ancient woodland andamble around the lakes while spotting ahuge array of wildlife all year round.

5. The Bee Centre, Chorley

Enter the incredible world of thehoneybee at The Bee Centre as youdiscover a fascinating insight into theseamazing and important animals.

TOP 5 HERITAGE & CULTURE

Lancaster Castle

1. Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe

Offering panoramic views across theRibble Valley, Clitheroe Castle hasdominated the skyline for 800 years. Theonsite museum is full of heritage andhistory from the surrounding area.

2. East Lancashire Railway, Rossendale

Transporting goods and people around theregion for nearly 200 years, today the EastLancashire Railway provides hours of fun andregular family events.

3. Lancaster Castle, Lancaster

Take a tour of the castle. Behind the imposingwalls you’ll find a fascinating past, a place ofdefence, justice, persecution, and imprisonment.

4. Hoghton Tower, Chorley

Take a visit to the magnificent Hoghton Tower.Positioned 650ft above sea level, the 16thcentury Elizabethan manor-house is burstingwith history as well as frequent events.

5. Samlesbury Hall, South Ribble

A fabulous half-timbered black and whitemedieval house built in 1325 as a family home,the Hall is beautifully maintained, and offers alovely place to enjoy a walk and spot of tea.

TOP 5 FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS

The Aspinall Arms

1. Mr Basrai’s World Cuisines, Blackpool

Sample a wide range of food from across theglobe. Spanning the best of Eastern and Westerncuisine in a mouth-watering explosion of tastes,colours and textures.

2. The Shireburn Arms, Clitheroe

A relaxed, informal atmosphere in which toenjoy beautifully prepared food. A meal at TheShireburn Arms is both comfortingly familiar andyet still a wonderfully special experience.

3. Applestore Café, Wyre

Located in the beautiful walled garden and glasshouse, The Applestore Café boasts a full café-menu of overstuffed sandwiches, hearty homemade soups, and scrumptious cakes.

4. Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour, Chorley

Home of award-winning Italian-style luxuryice cream. Everything they do is centred onproducing the finest quality ice cream, an aimperfected over four generations of the sameFrederick family.

5. The Aspinall Arms, Ribble Valley

With terraced and landscaped gardens and openfires, Aspinall arms is just the place to relax andunwind with your family.

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