Guidebook for Locality
Essentials
Hugely convenient and great quality and selection of fresh foods. The elevated cafe is spacious and relaxed. Perfect for kids. Fresh coffee and drinks, hot food and snacks. Clothing and housewares sections too.
26 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Cable StreetHugely convenient and great quality and selection of fresh foods. The elevated cafe is spacious and relaxed. Perfect for kids. Fresh coffee and drinks, hot food and snacks. Clothing and housewares sections too.
Sightseeing
Iconic statue and setting on the Promenade that is ever busy. Getting there you'll pass some excellent parks, see great views over to the Lakes and get to walk on the beaches.
Eric Morecambe Memorial station
Iconic statue and setting on the Promenade that is ever busy. Getting there you'll pass some excellent parks, see great views over to the Lakes and get to walk on the beaches.
Amazing views, historic architecture and places of pilgrimage, secluded beach in cove, cliff top walk, great picnic place, dog walks.
6 locals recommend
St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham
1-3 Main StAmazing views, historic architecture and places of pilgrimage, secluded beach in cove, cliff top walk, great picnic place, dog walks.
Moderate walk uphill through part woodland and winding road. Scenic views over Lake Windermere
29 locals recommend
Orrest Head
Moderate walk uphill through part woodland and winding road. Scenic views over Lake Windermere
At the lakeside, a lovely small town with many clothes shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy.
127 locals recommend
Bowness-on-Windermere
At the lakeside, a lovely small town with many clothes shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy.
Parks & Nature
The park for all days: Cafe, Sunday Band, miniature Train rides, splash park, swing boats, crazy golf, stunning gardens, walkways and mature trees, zip wire, adventure playground, wildlife, obstacle courses, large swings, small kids play areas, bowling green, toilets, trampolines, ball and picnic areas, benches and seating.
29 locals recommend
Happy Mount Park
Marine Road EastThe park for all days: Cafe, Sunday Band, miniature Train rides, splash park, swing boats, crazy golf, stunning gardens, walkways and mature trees, zip wire, adventure playground, wildlife, obstacle courses, large swings, small kids play areas, bowling green, toilets, trampolines, ball and picnic areas, benches and seating.
Private castle ruins and amazing huge wooden castle adventure playground! Hours of fun and forest cafe. Castle exhibits and history and grounds to explore. Great day out!
97 locals recommend
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Private castle ruins and amazing huge wooden castle adventure playground! Hours of fun and forest cafe. Castle exhibits and history and grounds to explore. Great day out!
Protected Wetland for bird and wildlife. Walkways and reed beds, hides and viewing tower, cafe and shop. Relaxing but fun family activities. Also part disabled friendly.
42 locals recommend
RSPB Leighton Moss
Storrs LaneProtected Wetland for bird and wildlife. Walkways and reed beds, hides and viewing tower, cafe and shop. Relaxing but fun family activities. Also part disabled friendly.
Arts & Culture
A hidden gem and one of the best ways to understand the area. Don't miss the video that guides you through pre slave trade and the triangle trade routes, to canal and rail developments and the tourist industry.
23 locals recommend
Maritime Museum
Saint George's QuayA hidden gem and one of the best ways to understand the area. Don't miss the video that guides you through pre slave trade and the triangle trade routes, to canal and rail developments and the tourist industry.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rotunda Bar - relax in original art deco hotel bar. Great coffee and food, fun booths and always busy.
26 locals recommend
The Midland
Marine Road WestRotunda Bar - relax in original art deco hotel bar. Great coffee and food, fun booths and always busy.
Princes Crescent
Princes CrescentAward winning micro-pub, local beers and no music or machines. Closes at 9pm
Shopping
Aldi station
Great quality food!
Getting Around
Bare Lane
Bare LaneExcellent station with free carpark. An easy trip into Lancaster and beyond.