Category Archives: Things To Do

World Horse Welfare – Penny Farm, Blackpool

Pony with head over stable.

Penny Farm is located on the outskirts of Blackpool and provides welfare for horses. I have recently visited Penny Farm as my mum used to volunteer there and we had arranged to meet a friend. I haven’t been for many years and it was good to see there have been lots of improvements with good […]

Coniston, Cumbria

Herdwick sheep in Coniston, Cumbria with long grass and trees in the background.

We recently stayed in Coniston for a couple of nights at The Coniston Inn.  This hotel is wheelchair friendly with ramp access and a lift to the bedrooms.  Level parking area and garden area.  They offer accessible rooms which, I understand are more spacious than a normal bedroom and they also have a wet room.  […]

Garstang

Lunch in Pipers Garstang. Ham and pickle sandwiches cut into quarters on brown bread with a side salad and coleslaw. Served with a bowl of soup in the garden.

Garstang is a 25 minute drive from The Estuary.  We recently found a lovely walk by the river offering beautiful scenery.  Garstang is an ancient market town full of history still hosting a market on a Thursday. Lots of lovely shops, cafes and restaurants.  Booths has an accessible toilet and is located just a couple […]