Places to Visit
Moss Wood is well placed for exploring some of the best places to visit in Lancashire. From historic cities and traditional market towns to seaside resorts, quiet coastal villages and open countryside, there’s plenty to discover within easy reach of the park.
Explore the destinations below for ideas on where to go and what to see during your stay.
Lancaster
Lancaster is a historic city just 8 miles from moss Wood, with Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and the Ashton Memorial among it’s highlights.
Cockerham Sands
Cockerham mixes coast and countryside just minutes from Moss Wood, with historic sites like Cockersand Abbey and Plover Scar Lighthouse. Good for birdwatching with he Lancashire Coastal Way passing closeby.
Forest of Bowland
The Forest of Bowland is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within easy reach of Moss Wood with 300 square miles of moorland, valleys and stone villages to explore.
Highlights include the Trough of Bowland, Pendle Hill plus miles of walking and cycling trails.
Glasson Dock
Glasson Dock is a historic harbour village on the Lune Estuary with a working marina, independent shops and cafes and the flat, traffic free, Bay Cycleway along a former railway line.
Galgate
Galgate is a friendly canal-side village with a level towpath, ideal for walking and cycling.
Highlights include Galgate Marina, old silk mill buildings, stone bridges and a handful of waterside pubs and cafes.
Garstang
Garstang is a historic market town on the River Wyre, known as the world’s first Fairtrade Town, with a weekly Thursday market dating back to the 1300s.
Independent shops, canal side walks past the Wyre Aquaduct and the Garstang Heritage Trail.
Pilling
Pilling is a small coastal village surrounded by farmland and salt marsh. It offers good bird watching for waders and wintering geese.
The Pilling Pig steam engine is on display for rail enthusiasts.
Poulton-Le-Fylde
Poulton-le-Fylde is a historic market town close to Blackpool with a Monday street market, independent shops and the Teanlowe shopping centre.
Preston
Preston is a lively city with a mix of history, shopping, culture and green spaces. Highlights include the Harris Museum and nearby Brockhole Nature Reserve.
Blackpool
Blackpool is one of the UK’s best-known seaside resorts, around 40 minutes from Moss Wood, with plenty of attractions for a family day out.
Visit the Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Zoo.
Knott End-on-Sea
Knott End-on-Sea is a small coastal village overlooking the River Wyre and Morecambe Bay, with a promenade, sandy beach and views towards the Lake District.
Visitors enjoy coastal walks, birdwatching and the passenger ferry across the Wyre to Fleetwood.
Fleetwood
Fleetwood is a traditional seaside town at the mouth of the River Wyre, with a long maritime and fishing heritage and views across Morecambe Bay.
Explore the seafront and Marine Hall Gardens.
St Annes
Lytham St Annes is a popular seaside destination with a sandy beach and Victorian Pier.
Enjoy a walk along St Annes Pier, explore the independent shops and cafes or visit the Lytham Green and its historic windmill.
Lytham
Lytham is known for its attractive town centre, coastal views and historic landmarks.
Take a walk along Lytham Green, visit the iconic windmill or explore Lytham Hall and its 80 acres of parkland.
Morecambe
Morecambe Bay is a sweeping stretch of coastline known for its wide open views, wildlife and spectacular sunsets across the bay to the Lake District.
Cleveleys
Walk along the award-winning seafront, explore the town centre’s shops and cafes or look out for the sculptures inspired by The Sea Swallow story along the promenade
With coast, countryside, historic towns and family attractions all within easy reach, there’s plenty to explore during a stay at Moss Wood.
Book your stay and enjoy a convenient base for discovering some of the best places Lancashire has to offer.
Photo credits:
Galgate – (c) Photo by Renata Edge, shared under license CC 2.0
Poulton-le-fylde – (c) Photo by 70023venus2009, Flickr
Fleetwood – (c) Photo by Ben Sutherland, Flickr
St Annes – (c) Photo by Clive Varley, Flickr
Lytham – (c) Photo by 70023venus2009, Flickr
Cleveleys – (c) AS Moreton, Flickr