Attractions
Attractions in and around Lancaster and Morecambe
Leighton Moss RSPB
North West England's largest reed bed is located in an attractive wooded valley below limestone hills. 5 bird-watching hides overlook shallow meres with fascinating wildlife from bearded tits and bitterns to marsh harriers and red deer. Of the seven hides, four are accessible to disabled visitors. There is also a RSPB Visitor Centre, shop and a tea room. Binocular hire is also available. There are extensive programmes of events and guided walks throughout the year. Closed only on Christmas Day.
Leighton Moss RSPB website
Leighton Moss
Nearest town: Carnforth
Lancashire
Tel: 01524 701601
Email: leighton.moss@rspb.org.uk
Web: www.rspb.org.uk
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.
Williamson Park
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Lancaster Castle
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Maritime Museum
Award winning Maritime Museum celebrating the port's past.
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Crook O'Lune
Local beauty spot made famous by Turner, the 'painter of light'.
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Leighton Hall
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Leighton Moss RSPB
Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England.
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