Historic venues and picturesque parks mix with stunning scenery to offer something for everyone in Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding villages. But which ‘things to do’ are the most popular?
Here’s a guide to the 15 best attractions in the area – as ranked by Tripadvisor.
13. Lancaster Priory
Formally the Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster Priory is the Church of England parish church of the city of Lancaster. It is located near Lancaster Castle and since 1953 has been designated a Grade I listed building. The church holds the usual services of an Anglican church, the civic ceremonies of a city's parish church and regular concerts. The church is open for visitors from 9.15-4pm Monday to Saturday and for services on Sundays. During the summer it is open from 7:30am to the end of Evensong on Sundays. There is a bookshop open during the summer season at the back of the church and a coffee shop open most Saturdays serving hot drinks, soup and cake. Photo: National World
14. Leighton Hall, Carnforth
The ancestral home of the world-renowned Gillow furniture family, Leighton Hall is still lived in today and is no stuffy museum - with no roped off areas! Enjoy the famous collection of Gillow furniture and objets d’art, the gardens, woodland walk and many special events. Photo: Submit
15. Winter Gardens, Morecambe
The Winter Gardens is a Grade II* listed building designed by architects Mangnall and Littlewood, with Frank Matcham as a consulting architect. It was originally built as the Victoria Pavilion Theatre in 1897. The theatre closed to the public in 1977 but has now reopened with a busy timetable of events. It is considered to be one of Morecambe's most significant features and a campaign for its full restoration has been ongoing since 1986. Photo: Neil Cross