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Places to go in Lancashire

River Ribble. © Jon Royle - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0v/

Lancashire is full of stunning properties. Rufford Old Hall is considered to be one of the country's finest 16th Century buildings and Haigh Hall is conveniently located between Wigan Pier and the village of Standish. Boaters may prefer a trip to the Lancaster Maritime Museum, which resides in a former Custom House built in 1764.

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  1. Lancaster City Museum »

    The Lancaster City Museum is located in the old Town Hall and covers the history and archaeology of Lancaster and …

  2. Lancaster Maritime Museum »

    Residing in a fomer Custom House of 1764, the Lancaster Maritime Museum was opened in 1985. The museum tells the …

  3. Image for Lune Aqueduct

    Lune Aqueduct »

    John Rennie's spectacular stone aqueduct at Lancaster nearly doomed the whole Lancaster Canal project. Once the …

  4. Flamingos at Martin Mere. © Tom Pennington - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Martin Mere Wetland Centre »

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

  5. Mersey Waterfront. © Ian Lawson Photography

    Mersey Waterfront »

    Designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), …

  6. Platts Lane Lake »

    Platts Lane Lake is an absolute haven for wildlife and the perfect place to go for a cheap day out with the family. …

  7. Preston Docks

    Preston Docks »

    Preston Docks is Eurpoe's largest single dock basin. Today, it's a popular venue for leisure, entertainment and shopping.

  8. Ribble Steam Railway, © Patrick - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Ribble Steam Museum »

    Take a three mile trip in a hand painted carriage pulled by a steam locomotive on the Preston Dock Railway. A day …

  9. The Harris Museum. © Peter - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    The Harris Museum and Art Gallery »

    The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is home to one of the largest collections of historical and contemporary fine and …

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