Places to Visit
Our site is the perfect base for all your activities, there plenty of lovely walks and footpaths in the local area and many interesting sites to see aswell as ample leisure acticities nearby.
NEARBY PLACES TO EAT
The Punchbowl Inn
A popular pub serving food daily. Pothouse Lane (within walking distance), Darwen, BB3 3BN. Telephone: 01254 773759
Ranken Arms
Another pub which serves food (also within walking distance, though a little further). Hoddlesden, Telephone: 01254 701125
Crown & Thistle
This pub is a short drive away from the caravan park but well worth the trip (5 minutes in the car). Blacksnape, Telephone: 01254 705518
http://www.thecrownandthistle.co.uk
DARWEN
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| Whitehall Park |
Bold Venture Park |
Sunnyhurst Wood |
Darwen Tower |
Whitehall Park
With its wooded walks, waterfall childrens area, and features the Catlow drinking fountain.
Bold Venture Park
With its wonderfull views over the lake, childrens playgroud and walks leading upto darwen tower.
Sunnyhurst Wood
A wealth of wildlife, and again wonderfull views and walks a really great place for a picnic, paddling pools makes it the perfect place.
Darwen Tower
On the moors above darwen, amazing views from the top, built to celebrate queen victoria's diamond jubilee. A real must see.
Farm Park
A new farm park will be open in Summer 2010. Brand new to the area. Petting Farm in Darwen featuring Lamas, Pigs, Goats, Rabbits and other animals. Perfect for children (just 2 minutes away by car).
BLACKBURN
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| Samlesbury Hall |
Houghton Towers |
Blackburn Ice Arena |
Blackburn Vue Cinema |
Samlesbury Hall
Fabulous tudor manor house and grounds(just outside of blackburn) history, theatre, music, arts, crafts antiques,and the famous ghost tours. and restaurant. lunches and teas.
Witton Country Park
Picnic sites,nature trails,walks and a visitors centre set in 480 acres, cafe and small animals centre.
Houghton Towers
This ancient (1110 AD), fortified Manor House (just outside of blackburn), has remained in the unbroken succession of the de Hoghton family since the Norman Conquest. The house of today was rebuilt by Thomas Hoghton between 1560 and 1565. gardens and ghost tours.
Blackburn Ice Arena
Whether you're looking for a fun family day out or you've set your sights on being the next olympic gold medal skater, Blackburn Ice Arena has it all.
Blackburn Vue Cinema
Bowlplex
Bowling at it best, cafe, bar and slot machines. A great time for all.
Blackburn
Has plenty of shops, pubs clubs and bars.
BOLTON
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| Bolton Little Theatre |
Hall i' th' Wood Museum |
Bolton Little Theatre
An award-winning little theatre
The Octagon Theatre
Productions include classic and contemporary plays
Soundhouse
Home to Bolton's very own premier live music venue.
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive
Bolton's place of inspiration, enjoyment and learning, right in the heart of town. Enjoy the fascinating story of Bolton, its places and its people, alongside brilliant displays of Art, Egyptology, Archaeology, Botany and Zoology. Great for the kids.
"GO SEE THE MUMMIES...AND ITS ALL FREE"
http://www.visitbolton.com/find/productdetail.aspx?id=MAN-85571
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
One of Bolton's finest historic homes and a place of great invention, this 16th century Tudor wooden-framed house was the birthplace of the Spinning Mule. Enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th century furniture and objects, learn about the life and work of Samuel Crompton and discover all about life in Stuart and Tudor times.
Bolton has CINEMA'S, PUBS, AND CLUBS, AND SHOPS GALORE not forgetting carbootsales (sundays).
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
(a little further away)
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| Blackpool |
Blackpool
This world famous seaside resort needs no introduction! Just 45mins away (M65). Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach and so much more, fun for all. |
