Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Accrington

"Treat the family to a day out at Brockholes, boasting the UK’s first floating visitor village and the 250-acre Lancashire Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Whilst you’re ambling along the River Ribble and the nearby lakes, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. What’s more, you’ll be able to visit year-round with free admission!"

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."

"My Cookie Dough has a seriously committed following, judging by the crowds at its Manchester Arndale stall (it recently opened another at the Trafford Centre too). Big dollops of dough are baked until warm and crispy, but still soft enough to dip into with a spoon, then loaded with various sauces and toppings. Indulgent flavours include red velvet and Nutella, white chocolate and raspberry, Oreo, fudge and honeycomb, Biscoff, and coconut chocolate."

"Taking the humble traybake to new heights, My Cookie Dough is among the best dessert shops in Manchester. Their Slutty Brownie stacks are a mouthwatering mess of chocolate brownie, crushed Oreos and their house cookie mix, served up as chunky slabs and coated in a hefty drizzle of Nutella. With locations at both the Trafford Centre and the Arndale, you won't have to travel far to get your hands on these bad boys."

"🍰 Seriously gooey hot cookie dough, with tons of topping options to choose from including Nutella, Biscoff, Red Velvet, Kinder and even Strawberry Cheesecake."

"On Dale Street, on the edge of the bun fight that is the modern Northern Quarter, Idle Hands offers peace, quiet, a reliably brilliant flat white and some of Manchester’s best brunch dishes and baking (do not miss the pecan or salted caramel apple pies). Savoury options range from poached eggs with garlic yoghurt, chilli butter sauce and za’atar flatbreads to cowboy beans on sourdough from Pollen Bakery, which itself runs a well-regarded cafe further out into Ancoats. No bookings, outdoor seating and takeaway available, QR code ordering preferred (cash is accepted)."

"With a “cool-classroom”-vibe, plants and huge windows to let in tons of natural light – Idle Hands is another must-visit speciality coffee shop in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. One thing I love about their coffees is that there is always a choice between different roasters. And they change constantly!"

"Idle Hands, 35 Dale St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 2HF - Visit now. They say an idle brain is the Devil’s playground. So what, then, can be said about Manchester’s Idle Hands coffee shop?"