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Recommended Towns & Villages near Lancaster

Hest Bank, Lancashire

Hest Bank (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction N)

Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire...

Morecambe fishing boats.

Morecambe (100 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW)

Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular views in England. Looking from the promenade the.....

St. Oswald's Church, Warton (near Carnforth, Lancs.)

Warton (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)

Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man...

Bluebell Woods, Capernwray, Lancs

Capernwray (25 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)

There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area...

Six Arches, near the River Wye, Scorton, Lancashire

Scorton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S)

The picturesque village of Scorton lies to the west of the Bowland Forest beneath the shadow of Calder Fell, in an area much famed for its sparkling streams, fells and forest glades inhabited by wildlife...

Silverdale, Lancashire.

Silverdale (28 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction N)

The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further westward. The deep-water channel of the Kent is now.....

Allithwaite, Cumbria. Holme Lane looking towards Boarbank

Allithwaite (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction NW)

Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory...

The Arnside railway bridge

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction N)

This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats...

Grange-over-Sands from Arnside Knott

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction NW)

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay...

River through Cartmel

Cartmel (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NW)

Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust...

Fleetwood Outlet Village, Fleetwood in Lancashire.

Fleetwood (97 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SW)

Fleetwood was once famous as a fishing port, but now it is more likely the visitor will see yachts and leisure boats lined up at the pretty quayside...

St. Huberts

Dunsop Bridge (70 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SE)

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St. Bartholomews Church

Chipping (75 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction SE)

Winner of Britain in Bloom in 2009, and RHS Tourism and Gold achievement awards, Chipping is a charming village located above a fast flowing stream at the edge of the Bowland forest. Its character can be seen in its ancient cobbled streets and lovely 17th century properties...

Ingleton old bridge

Ingleton (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NE)

Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region...

Old bathing huts at Cleveleys, Lancashire

Cleveleys (127 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction SW)

Less bustling than its busy neighbour Blackpool, Cleveleys lies on the same 15 mile stretch of beautiful golden sands...

Slaidburn

Slaidburn (55 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction E)

An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder...

Sir John Barrow Monument, Ulverston

Ulverston (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction NW)

Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake Windemere, and the spectacular Cumbrian Mountains. .....

Dalton-in-Furness Castle, Cumbria

Dalton-in-Furness (9 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW)

Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one road leads from Ulverston and the other from.....

Autumn in Clapham

Clapham (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction E)

The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town...

Barrow from Sandscale Hawes in Early January

Barrow in Furness (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction W)

Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks...

Recommended attractions near Lancaster

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.

Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

Dominating the skyline of the town, Lancaster Castle is of the best-preserved castles in England. This Castle is still used as a.....

Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)

This may not be as old as other English cathedral churches, but with its soaring spire reaching to a height of 240 feet and a.....

Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial (5 Pictures)

(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)

The Ashton Memorial with its green dome, overlooks the City from Williamson Park. It forms a famous Classical landmark and was.....

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)

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Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction N)

The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite.....

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction N)

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Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Forest of Bowland (43 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction E)

This high region of grouse moor and high fells crossed with deep narrow valley's was once a hunting ground of Saxon King's. It.....

Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction N)

Levens Hall is a wonderful Elizabethan mansion, which began life as a medieval tower refuge against the Scots, it was completed.....

Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction W)

The last foreign invasion of England took place in 1486 when Irish and Flemish supporters of Lambert Simnel landed at Piel in a.....

The world famous Laurel & Hardy Museum in Ulverston, Cumbria. Birthplace of Stan Laurel

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)

The Laurel and Hardy Museum is appropriately sited in the town of Ulverston, Stan Laurel's birthplace. He was born in 1890, the.....

Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction N)

This ancient fortress has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years. It began as a 60ft, four storey tower.....

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction W)

St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England...

The Sealion Pool, Blackpool Zoo, taken August 2005

Blackpool Zoo (10 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SW)

Blackpool Zoo, situated in Lancashire, England, is a popular zoological park known for its wide variety of animals and.....

Preston Guild Hall

Preston Guildhall (1 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction S)

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Lazy afternoon

Clitheroe Castle (41 Pictures)

(20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction SE)

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Blackpool Beach and Tower taken 19 May 2005

Blackpool Pleasure Beach (9 Pictures)

(20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction SW)

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The Harris Museum, Preston

Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston (1 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction S)

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Samlesbury Hall

Samlesbury Hall (2 Pictures)

(21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction SE)

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Sawley Abbey

Sawley Abbey (15 Pictures)

(21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction SE)

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Garsdale Station on the Settle Carlisle Railway, located high in the Yorksire Dales National Park

Settle Carlisle Railway (9 Pictures)

(21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction E)

This spectacular train journey could easily be the most scenic train trip in the whole of the UK. The route is part of National.....


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