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William Shakespear performed in Rufford Old Hall – Ormskirk in Lancashire is an old market town, which until about two hundred years ago was... Destinations, Wigan & Surrounds, Lancashire, North West |
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Home to the tailless Manx Cat – The Isle of Man lies in the Irish Sea and on a clear day you can see England, Scotland and Wales,... Destinations, Isle of Man, Lancashire, North West |
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Was the site of a Roman camp – Lancaster was the site of a Roman camp by the River Lune and gave the county of Lancashire its... Destinations, Lancaster & Surrounds, Lancashire, North West |
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One of Lancashires's oldest boroughs – Despite its reputation as a relatively modern industrialised town, Wigan is one of Lancashire’s... Destinations, Wigan & Surrounds, Lancashire, North West |
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Island's second largest town – Ramsey is the island’s second largest town and in 1313 Robert the Bruce landed here and seized the... Destinations, Isle of Man, Lancashire, North West |
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Amusement arcades, bingo halls & Kiddies Corner – Cleveleys is Lancashire’s small seaside town; there is a promenade where you can enjoy the... Destinations, Blackpool, Lancashire, North West |
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Ruined Abbey dating back to the 13th Century – Whalley, in the Ribble Valley, is notable for its ruined Abbey, which dates from the late 13th... Destinations, Lower Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West |
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Made famous by the Pendle witches – To the east of Clitheroe in the Lower Ribble Valley is Pendle Hill, made famous by the Pendle... Destinations, Lower Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West |
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Hike the picturesque Silverburn Trail – Castletown was originally the capital of the Isle of Man. The increasing tourist trade required a... Destinations, Isle of Man, Lancashire, North West |
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Birthplace of Samuel Crompton – Bolton was the birthplace of Samuel Crompton, who invented the spinning mule that was to become so... Destinations, Industrial Lancashire, Lancashire, North West |
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Inviting beaches and wide promenades – Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man and is where parliament meets at the House of Keys. It is... Destinations, Isle of Man, Lancashire, North West |
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A town with three lighthouses – At the north of the Fylde Coast on the Wyre Estuary is Fleetwood, which was once one of this... Destinations, Blackpool, Lancashire, North West |
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Pennine Mill town in Lancashire – Oldham to the north of Industrial Lancashire is a Pennine mill town that at one time produced more... Destinations, Industrial Lancashire, Lancashire, North West |
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Great holiday destinataion – Port of Erin lies at the southwestern tip of the Isle of Man. It is a great holiday destination for... Destinations, Isle of Man, Lancashire, North West |
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Unspoilt conservation area – Barnoldswick is an historic market town. In the early 12th century the monks of Fountains Abbey... Destinations, Lower Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West |
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Home to Europe's tallest & fastest roller coaster – Until the 19th century Blackpool was an upmarket resort. All that changed in 1846 when the railways... Destinations, Blackpool, Lancashire, North West |
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The Ribble Valley's main town – To the east of the Ribble Valley is its main town, Clitheroe, which is overlooked by a castle ruin,... Destinations, Lower Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West |
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Remains found from as far back as Mesolithic times – Peel lies on the west coast of the Isle of Man. It is a glorious place with stretches of sandy... Destinations, Isle of Man, Lancashire, North West |
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Where the revolution began over two centuries ago – Mill chimney's and weavers' cottages are discreetly dotted around the streets of Lancashire. An... Destinations, Industrial Lancashire, Lancashire, North West |
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Located high in the stunning Pennine Hills – Rochdale sits high in the Pennines and is one of the area’s oldest recorded settlements and was... Destinations, Industrial Lancashire, Lancashire, North West |
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Explore the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery – Little outward evidence remains of Blackburn’s textile heritage though it is featured in the... Destinations, Industrial Lancashire, Lancashire, North West |
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Area used to be marshland in Roman times – Poulton-le-Fylde is a town in the Wyre district of Lancashire in northwestern England, situated 5... Destinations, Blackpool, Lancashire, North West |
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Home to a championship golf course – To the south of the Fylde coast is Lytham St. Anne’s, which couldn’t be further from its brash,... Destinations, Blackpool, Lancashire, North West |
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Where the saying 'T-Total' originated from – Preston is often regarded as the unofficial capital of Lancashire and lies towards the SW end of... Destinations, Preston, Lancashire, North West |
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Major Lancashire airport – Blackpool Airport began flying activity in 1909 and has now become the major airport for Blackpool... Blackpool Airports, Blackpool, Lancashire, North West |
Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...
