Places to go along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Following a £100million redevelopment, the Albert Dock is the cultural powerhouse spearheading the regeneration of …

• Leisure attraction

An 18th century engineering masterpiece, these five locks operate as a 'staircase' flight - in which the lower gate …

• Leisure attraction

Situated between Southport and Preston, Rufford Old Hall is considered to be one of Lancashire's finest 16th Century …

• Historic building
• Leisure attraction

One of the best-preserved examples of a Tudor castle anywhere in the UK, Skipton Castle lords it over the town from …

• Historic building

Now Wigan Pier is a decidedly funny thing - in that it's only about a foot long, jutting majestically out into the …

• Leisure attraction
• Visitor centre
• Restaurant
• Cafe
• Pubs + bars
• Boat trips
• Boat hire

Located next to the canal, just north of the city centre, Aintree Racecourse is home to the famous Grand National …

• Leisure attraction

The Foulridge Tunnel was a major construction achievement, but is today best known for the story of a cow who once …

• Historic structure

Haigh Hall and its magnificent grounds stands between Wigan Pier and the village of Standish. Catering for both …

• Country park

The Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a nature reserve that's home to a wide range of endangered waterfowl, playing host …

• Nature reserve
• Visitor centre
• Cafe