Being close to Blackpool, we are very lucky that there is always something for everyone to do. Blackpool Zoo is only 20 minutes from our accommodation. With the new arrival of the baby elephant on the 2nd September 2025, it is definitely worth a visit. After years of strategic planning, preparations had been made by […]
Category Archives: Things To Do
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
14
Sep
Sep
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. […]
30
Aug
Aug
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 […]
06
Mar
Mar
If you haven’t been to Lytham Festival before, you are missing out on an amazing event. The festival is so popular that it has increased from only a few days to 10 days. A few years back I went to see Kylie and Human League. Absolutely amazing time. Lytham is only 30 minutes from The […]