Farm Holidays at Lodge View Cottages, Lancaster

Local Attractions

CITY OF LANCASTER:

The City of Lancaster is less than 4 miles away from the cottages. It offers a stunning location, set on the fringes of Morecambe Bay and is surrounded by the upland splendour of the Forest of Bowland, the Lune Valley and the Lake District fells. Where else can you find this exciting combination of City, Coast and Countryside?

Lancaster City Centre

Whether your interests lie in sport, leisure, cultural events or the arts, you will find something on offer for you in the areas surrounding Lodge View Cottages.

Lancaster is full of history. You can visit the castle, the priory, one of the museums, or simply enjoy the wide range of shops , markets and cafes

Lancaster Tourism Information Centre now offers portable guides to parts of the City Centre. These Guides will tell you the history of the major buildings, give you the opening hours, tell you about accessibility, fill you in on background information, and offer general information about the surrounding area

Lancaster Castle holds guided tours from Easter until late autumn. They also offer special Halloween tours for those not afraid of what goes bump in the night.

For those of you with a passion for the arts, the Dukes Theatre offers quality and breath taking productions all year round. There are many other concerts, events and festivals over the coming months

Lancaster University is only a short drive from the cottages, making Lodge View the ideal place to stay for a short break while visiting children and friends at the University. There is so much to offer in this area, your visit will turn into a great holiday.

Riverside Project

The recent Riverside project, costing £4.2 million now offers the Millennium Park and Bridge, stretching across the Lune River providing a pleasant pedestrian crossing point. The project has also improved many areas along the riverside walk.

Williamson Park is a tranquil place to wander through While admiring the beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers. The park houses the Ashton memorial which can be seen on the skyline from miles around. The memorial houses exhibitions and viewing galleries. A butterfly house can also be visited within the park.

MORECAMBE:

The seaside resort of Morecambe is only 8 miles
from the cottages.

The redesigned seafront promenade has led to the
popularity of this resort soaring in recent years.
Fireworks and spectacular sunsets can be viewed
over the Bay.

Morecambe houses a cinema, a superbowl, and lazer games can be played at Megazone. There are also many free activities in Morecambe, such as pavement games, making this a fun day for all the family.

Remember - don't forget your bucket and spade.

Sunset Morecambe Bay

View of Ambleside and Lake Windermere

LAKE DISTRICT:

Being in such easy reach, the Lake District is well worth a day-out. You will drive through some stunning countryside to reach your destination. The village of Bowness stands upon the shore of Lake Windermere where you can take a cruise to enjoy the surrounding beauty and stop off at other local villages such as Ambleside. Grasmere, Ullswater and Grange over Sands are all also worth a visit if you have time. So many picturesque villages within easy reach of each other.

The seaside resort of Blackpool is famous for its Pleasurebeach, tower, and illuminations. Take a ride through the town by horse and carriage, and sample great fish and chips at the famous Harry Ramsdens restaurant.

Blackpool Illuminations

For more details of what the Lancaster District has to offer visit the Visit Lancaster Website at www.visitlancaster.co.uk. Should you require any further information, you can contact the local tourist information centre where staff will be happy to ensure you have a fun filled stay in the area.

Tourist Information Centre
29 Castle Hill
Lancaster LA1 1YN

Tel 0044 (0)1524 32878
Fax 00 4 (0) 1524 847472

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Throughout the year, across the District, there are concerts, festivals, plays, exhibitions, one-night shows, street festivals and a huge number of regular gigs in pubs and clubs. Click here to see what is on offer during your stay at lodge view.

Walking:

The famous Clougha Pike shelters the cottages and
so is in easy reach, as are many other interesting
footpaths and walks.

Enjoying a walk

Horse Riding:

Local trekking and lessons can
be arranged locally on request.

Tennis and Bowling:

Courts are available at only a
5-minute walk from the cottages

Horse riding is popular in Lancashire

Fishing and Golf:

Fishing can be found at Redwells Fisheries in Carnforth, or you can play golf and go fly-fishing at the nearby Forrest Hills complex.

Clay bird Shooting:

We will be happy to facilitate clay bird shooting
for an additional fee.

General Sports:

For general sports visit Salt Ayre sports, swimming and leisure centre, which is conveniently situated between Morecambe and Lancaster. The University of Lancaster also offers an excellent leisure complex with a wide range of activities available.

Eating Out:

There are many excellent country pubs and local restaurants in the area. Ask the Gardner family for some of their personal recommendations.