Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Located in Kirkham

Kirkham is a historic market town in Lancashire with Roman origins and rich textile history, featuring Georgian and Victorian buildings, a vibrant town centre, and accessible transport links.

3 miles from Camelot Theme Park

Camelot Theme Park was a former British amusement park in Lancashire themed around the legend of Camelot, offering family and thrill rides with medieval decor. It operated seasonally from 1983 to 2012 and featured live jousting shows and multiple roller coasters. The site was later used for a zombie drive-thru horror experience in 2022.

Near Meols Hall

Meols Hall is a 17th-century manor house set in extensive private parkland, featuring historic interiors, a notable art collection, and an event barn, open to the public with Historic Houses membership or paid entry.

Located in Southport

Southport is a historic seaside town in Merseyside, England, known for its Victorian architecture, extensive sandy beaches, Victorian shopping streets, and as a center for leisure with events such as air shows and flower festivals.

Near Ribble Discovery Centre

Fairhaven Lake offers visitors a scenic birdwatching experience with a smooth circular lakeside walk and access to an interactive visitor centre. It features stunning views over the Ribble Estuary, home to many overwintering birds, and convenient accessible facilities including parking and electric vehicle charging.

Located in Lytham St Annes

Lytham St Annes is a historic seaside town in Lancashire known for its coastal charm, golf courses including the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, cultural festivals, and rich wildlife on the Ribble Estuary.

2 miles from WWT Martin Mere

WWT Martin Mere is a large wetland nature reserve in Lancashire managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, renowned for birdwatching with observation hides and hosting many rare species. It provides significant habitat for wildfowl and migratory birds, especially in winter, and supports important biodiversity.

3 miles from What's On at Rufford Old Hall

1 Jan–31 Dec (another 83 days)

Rufford Old Hall in Lancashire offers a programme of scheduled talks, demonstrations, exhibitions, and drop-in activities throughout 2026. Events include daily house tours and talks, garden talks, a monthly dementia friendly café, music performances, traditional yarn spinning demonstrations, sports and games during summer, fencing drop-in sessions, a Victorian play exhibition, a woodturners market, and a scarecrow festival in autumn. Admission to events is free with normal venue admission charges applying.

3 miles from Gresgarth Hall

Gresgarth Hall features a celebrated garden designed by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd, set in a valley with a lake and sculptures, open to the public monthly from February to November and free for Historic Houses members.

Located in Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is a historic town in Lancashire known for its origins as a coal mining town and its later development as a 1960s new town. It features a walkable town centre with shopping, cultural venues, and green spaces, set within a landscape of parks and natural valley scenery.

2 miles from Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire is a 32-acre outdoor zoo featuring over 1,000 animals worldwide. It offers various exhibits including a dinosaur safari, elephant and primate houses, sea lion arena, and a children's farm, with ample facilities and a miniature railway for family-friendly visits.

Located in Blackpool

Blackpool is a lively seaside town in Lancashire renowned for its seven miles of sandy beach, iconic Blackpool Tower, historic piers, and vibrant cultural scene including theatres, music festivals, and nightlife. It offers diverse attractions such as amusement parks, parks, and an important LGBTQ+ community.

3 miles from Rufford Old Hall

Rufford Old Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor and Jacobean hall house in Lancashire featuring richly decorated interiors, a notable sixteenth-century carved wooden screen, extensive Victorian gardens with topiary squirrels, and historical collections of arms and rural memorabilia. The site offers both indoor historical architecture and outdoor garden experiences.

3 miles from Stranger Folk

9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…

Stranger Folk is an app-based adventure inspired by British folklore, featuring interactive games and creatures such as goblins and boggarts. Families can explore Rufford Old Hall and its grounds, follow the story and take part in additional on-site games.

2 miles from Heysham Coast

Heysham Coast is a sandstone headland near Morecambe featuring the ruins of the early medieval St Patrick's Chapel and unique rock-cut graves. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks through coastal grassland and woodland with spectacular views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District.

Near Lytham Hall

Lytham Hall is a fine Georgian Palladian style historic house in Lancashire with guided tours and extensive parkland to explore. The venue offers a cafe, good accessibility, events facilities, and ample parking making it suitable for a variety of visits including family outings and private functions.

Located in Longridge

Longridge is a historic market town in Lancashire, England, known for its heritage in quarrying and cotton mills, with a walkable town centre featuring cultural and community amenities.

3 miles from Frontierland, Morecambe

Frontierland Western Theme Park was a historic amusement park in Morecambe, Lancashire, operating from 1909 to 1999. It featured classic roller coasters, flat rides, and the Polo Tower observation tower, becoming a popular seaside attraction before closing and being redeveloped into retail outlets.

3 miles from Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool is a historic amusement park offering a mix of thrilling roller coasters, family attractions, themed children's areas, water rides, and live entertainment, making it a premier destination for visitors of all ages.

3 miles from Marshside

Marshside Nature Reserve is a wetland reserve north of Southport featuring saltmarsh, pools, and estuary habitats with year-round birdwatching opportunities. It offers nature trails, a visitor centre with panoramic views, and accessible hides for wildlife observation, making it ideal for outdoor wildlife enthusiasts.

2 miles from Adventure Coast Southport

Adventure Coast Southport is an amusement park in Southport, England, featuring a variety of themed zones and rides for thrill seekers, families, and children, including traditional funhouse attractions and modern roller coasters. It operates seasonally from February to November and is known for its evolving theme areas and rides.

2 miles from Hesketh Out Marsh

Hesketh Out Marsh is a nature reserve focused on restoring saltmarsh habitat through managed realignment, offering outdoor nature trails, wildlife viewing, and a picnic area. The reserve is accessible with wheelchair-friendly paths and parking, welcomes dogs on leads, and has no entrance fee or on-site food facilities.