Attractions

Attractions in and around Lancaster and Morecambe

The Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area offers an array of differing experiences and sights. Rolling hills to the east offer spectacular scenery, from the Crook'O'Lune , made famous by the artist Turner to the trough of Bowland with it's rolling hills and and pretty villages.

Historic Lancaster's splendid stone facades hark back to it's heyday as a Georgian port, independent shops, well known stores, museums, castle, parks and monuments are enjoyed by old and new.

The spectacular bay of Morecambe, with it's wide open skies and panoramic sea-scape is preparing for a renewed future. The promenade and seafront plays host to a variety of artwork from a statue of Eric Morecambe to a 'flock of words'. The Midland Hotel sitting on the seafront offers a perfect base from which to explore.

Attractions in the area

Attractions in the Lake District area

The Lake District, Englands largest national park, offers a host of places to visit and things to do from climbing England's hightest mountain to taking a boat trip on England's longest lake. Take a look at some of the carefully picked visitor attractions listed on our Lake District attractions page.

Ashton Memorial building

Williamson Park

54 acre park with panoramic views over the surrounding area.
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Lancaster Castle

Lancaster Castle

12th century castle with a gruesome part in British History.
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A small rowing boat display

Maritime Museum

Award winning Maritime Museum celebrating the port's past.
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Crook O' Lune

Crook O'Lune

Local beauty spot made famous by Turner, the 'painter of light'.
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Leighton Hall

Leighton Hall

Historic home of the world-renowned Gillow furniture family.
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Bearded Tit

Leighton Moss RSPB

Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England.
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