Drinks & Nightlife
The Seven Stars
Hallgate La10 minute walk from the house. Good food. Sometimes they have live music
Shovels Inn
15 minutes drive from the house. Good food. sometimes has live music
Thatched House
Ball StreetLots of real ale - brewery on the premises. No children allowed though
The Cube Cafe & Wine Bar
2 Breck RoadFood, Drinks, DJ, Beer Garden
Essentials
McColl's
Hall Gate LaneStocks most basics + wine & beers
Co-op Food - Preesall - Sandy Lane
Sandy LaneGood local supermarket - 10 minute drive
SPAR Hambleton
Shard LaneAlso a post office and launderette on site
Sightseeing
Lancaster Cathedral
Balmoral RoadUNESCO World Heritage Status. Stunning part of the world. Lots to do http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/
205 locals recommend
Lake District National Park
UNESCO World Heritage Status. Stunning part of the world. Lots to do http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/
Blackpool Tower
Morecambe Bay
In my opinion the best view in ever
Getting Around
Iconic Blackpool Trams - can take you from Fleetwood Ferry to South Shore (inc. Pleasure Beach)
Blackpool Transport Services Ltd
Rigby RoadIconic Blackpool Trams - can take you from Fleetwood Ferry to South Shore (inc. Pleasure Beach)
You can take the ferry from Knott End to Fleetwood (dependant on the tide). It takes 10 minutes to cross the estuary
Fleetwood Ferry station
You can take the ferry from Knott End to Fleetwood (dependant on the tide). It takes 10 minutes to cross the estuary
Food Scene
Great views over the river. The service can be slow though - but the food is good. Nice wine. Medium priced
6 locals recommend
Shard Riverside Inn
1 Old Bridge LnGreat views over the river. The service can be slow though - but the food is good. Nice wine. Medium priced
20 Minutes from the house (by car).Fabulous food - you are best to make a reservation. You can also go just for a drink. Medium priced
20 locals recommend
The Cartford Inn
Cartford Lane20 Minutes from the house (by car).Fabulous food - you are best to make a reservation. You can also go just for a drink. Medium priced
Entertainment & Activities
Blackpool Zoo
East Park DriveLovely zoo - we go a lot!
Blackpool
Pleasure Beach
Illuminasia
97 Church StGreat food for all the family
Sea Life Blackpool
PromenadeThere's a pub next door if you want a drink before hand (also does food). There is also a Pizza Hut
10 locals recommend
Vue Cinema Cleveleys
North PromenadeThere's a pub next door if you want a drink before hand (also does food). There is also a Pizza Hut
Shopping
Shopping outlet. Next, M & S, Gap, Claire's, Pro Cook and many more
13 locals recommend
Affinity Outlet Lancashire
Anchorage RoadShopping outlet. Next, M & S, Gap, Claire's, Pro Cook and many more
Next, Debenhams, H & M, Primark, Disney Store, Boots, TK Maxx, River Island, Pandora, Jane Norman, New Look, Game, Super Drug, Build a Bear, other stores near by - Topshop, M & S, lots of places to eat, lots of coffee shops
23 locals recommend
Houndshill Shopping Centre
17 Victoria StNext, Debenhams, H & M, Primark, Disney Store, Boots, TK Maxx, River Island, Pandora, Jane Norman, New Look, Game, Super Drug, Build a Bear, other stores near by - Topshop, M & S, lots of places to eat, lots of coffee shops