Attractions/things to do in the Lancaster and Morecambe area
There are lots of great days out and things to do as a family in the Lancaster and Morecambe area. Here are just a few ideas all within a short distance.
Old Holly Farm
Cabus Nook Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1AA
Tel/Fax: 01524 791200
www.oldhollyfarm.com
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Old Holly Farm is a family run, working dairy farm and is passionate about giving children (adults alike!) the opportunity to see, touch, hear, smell and taste a real working farm. The open farm boasts free entry, which makes it a great value day out. With the traditional farm animals in the courtyard, the popular calf shed and the new outdoor paddocks children can learn about animals in a safe environment. Remember we are a working farm and we encourage all our customers to use the hand-washing facilities and information provided. The fantastic indoor Playbarn is perfect for ages 0-9, and has a Parent & Toddler group every Monday (term-time only), kids party packages and its very own café. The Courtyard Café offers home-made food, cakes and refreshing drinks in a family friendly environment. The Farm Shop is full of local treats, toys and of course Coolcow Ice cream which is made using the Old Holly cow’s milk. Remember you won't want to go home before watching the cows come home for milking at 4.30pm everyday.
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking indoor and outdoor play area
Happy Mount Park
Marine Road East, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6AB
Tel: 01524 582845
pushchair friendly cafe free parking indoor and outdoor play area
Williamsom Park
Quernmore Road, Lancaster LA1 1UX
Tel: 01524 33318
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop outdoor play area picnic area
Pay and display car parking is available
Morecambe Promenade
Marine Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DB
The extensive promenade lends itself to a leisurely walk and whichever part of the prom you decide to tackle the views over the Bay won't disappoint. Look out for the unusual artwork of The Tern Project along the way and don't forget to take a walk along the stone jetty. You can now cycle along the promenade.
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shops free parking on the promenade outdoor play areas
Pay and Display car parking available at various locations along the Promenade.
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0SW
01524 701601
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking picnic area
Cinderbarrow Picinc Site
by the A6 between Carnforth and Milnthorpe
A lovely picnic site, ideal for a short walk and if you visit on a Sunday during the Summer you'll be able to climb aboard a miniature railway. Entry to Cinderbarrow is FREE but donations are welcome.
free parking picnic area
There are no toilet facilities at this location
Crook o' Lune Picnic Site
Crook O' Lune, Lancashire, LA2 9NB
Tel: 01524 32878
Beautiful (and popular) picnic site on the banks of the River Lune.
pushchair friendly cafe parking picnic area
There is usually a mobile snack van at this site. There are toilets near the car park.
Glasson Dock
A588 south from Lancaster. West onto B5290 at Condor Green, (by the Stork Hotel), then you can't miss it.
A lovely place to while away an afternoon. Watch yachts move from the marina to the lock then out to sea and check out the local wildlife including many types of water birds. There is a new playground opposite the cafe, Lantern O'er the Lune and Glasson also has a couple of pubs offering meals a snack bar.
pushchair friendly cafes pay and display parking outdoor play area
Canals in the Lancaster and Morecambe area
Why not venture down to your local stretch of canal to feed the ducks and take in some amazing scenery. The Lancaster canal can be reached via Lancaster City Centre at Aldcliffe Road and other good locations are Galgate, Glasson and Hest Bank.
pushchair friendly free parking
Fell Foot Park (but you must pay for parking)
Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8NN
Tel: 015395 31273
Restored Victorian park. Access to the lakeshore of Windermere.
pushchair friendly cafe outdoor play area
Parking is pay & display.
Train journey from Lancaster to Grange-Over-Sands
The journey takes around 25 minutes and costs from £7.20 adult return (kids under 5 travel for free). The scenery is beautiful as you travel along the coast towards Grange. Once there you can feed the ducks at the pond (take lots of bread as there are loads of them), take a walk along the promenade where you'll find a couple of decent playgrounds or treat yourself to lunch in one of the many local cafes.
pushchair friendly cafes gift shops outdoor play areas
Low Sizergh Barn
Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE
Tel: 015395 60426
pushchair friendly cafe gift shop free parking
Aquarium of the Lakes
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS
Tel: 015395 30153
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop picnic area
Pay and display car parking is available
Sealife Centre, Blackpool
Central Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA
Tel: 01253 622445
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop indoor and outdoor play area
Pay and display car parks nearby.
Blackpool Tower (includes entry to Aquarium, Circus, Jungle Jims, Tower Ballroom and more)
Bank Hey St, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ
Tel: 01253 622242
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop indoor play area
Blackpool Zoo and Dinosaur Safari
East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8PP
Tel: 01253 830830
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking outdoor play area
Blackpool Model Village
East Park Drive Stanley Park Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9RB
Tel: 01253 763827
pushchair friendly baby changing gift shop free parking
Picnic area nearby
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QT
Tel: 01995 61554
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking outdoor play area picnic area
Docker Park Farm Visitor Centre
Arkholme near Carnforth, LA6 1AR
015242 21331
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking indoor and outdoor play area picnic area
Ducky's Park Farm
Moor Lane, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LS
Tel: 015395 59293
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing free parking indoor and outdoor play area picnic area
Farmer Parrs Animal World
Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane, Fleetwood. FY7 8JP
Tel:(01253) 874389 / 770484
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking indoor and outdoor play area picnic area
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Broughton Road, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8JR
Tel: 01229 466086
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking picnic area
The World of Beatrix Potter
The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria LA23 3BX
Tel: 015394 88444
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop
No parking - but disabled can ring to book ar car parking space in the courtyard of the attraction
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7BW
Tel: 015395 63027
pushchair friendly cafe baby changing gift shop free parking picnic area
Please let us know if you have been on a day out which you think should be included in this directory. We would also be interested to know what you think of the venues and attractions featured here. Email daytrips@babymaze.co.uk
It is always advisable to check details before travelling as prices and opening times are subject to change.