Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Tuesday 2nd December 2008

Places to go along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Local attractions

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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

Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …

  • 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

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