Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Ashton-on-Ribble

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and wildlife areas in Ashton-on-Ribble from other articles such as Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Park Leisure, datagemba.com.

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Ashton-on-Ribble

Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve
Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve
4.6 (96 ratings)4 (69 ratings)
Nature reserve featuring reed beds, grasslands, areas of open water, woodland & scrub.
Off Lawson Road and East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY4 4XN, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog
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"Although it may feel a million miles away from Blackpool’s bustling Promenade, the beautiful and tranquil nature reserve at Marton Mere is just a 20-minute drive from the town centre. A lovely place for all the family to visit, the reserve is free to enter and open all year round. The terrain is flat and features open water habitats, reed beds, and grassland."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"If you want to get away from the loud entertainment, this local nature reserve is the perfect place for you. The Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve is a big lake which is surrounded by grasslands, scrubs, and pockets of woodland. It is the best place to wine down and be engulfed in the sights and sounds of nature."
Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve
Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve
4.5 (105 ratings)5 (7 ratings)
Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve, Lunt Village, near Crosby. Lunt, L29 7WL, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksForestsNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve is a place brimming in an abundance of the many wildlife that you can find in this area. A nature reserve consisted of wetlands and tillable land, this is certainly the best place to be closer to nature with the thriving population of different birds and water voles. From spot marsh harriers, barn owls, sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons, as well as, lapwings, redshank, dunlin and oystercatchers you would certainly feel amazed exploring the place and the wildlife known in the area."
Mentioned by The Guide Liverpool
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"Nestling alongside the River Alt, Lunt Village is home to this peaceful haven of wildlife and tranquility. You’ll find an assortment of inhabitants at this bird-watching site; from water birds to barn owls, geese and kestrels, as you make your way around signposted paths at this wonderful wetland nature reserve. Further details here"
Mentioned by Liverpool and Beyond
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"A post shared by Miš Lov (@mish_lov) on Jul 16, 2018 at 8:07am PDT. Lunt Meadows is a little-explored, quiet wetland reserve perfect for kids, walkers, and twitchers. There’s even a chance to explore an active archegonial site, woodlands, and go for a stroll along the banks of the River Alt."
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
4.8 (345 ratings)4.5 (141 ratings)
Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JS, United Kingdom
Animal protection organizationNature & ParksAnimal rescue serviceAnimal shelterCafeCharityFunction room facilityStoreVisitor centerNature & Wildlife Areas
RSPB Marshside
RSPB Marshside
4.4 (143 ratings)4.5 (92 ratings)
Marine Dr, Southport, PR9 9NT, United Kingdom
CharityNature & ParksNature preserveNature & Wildlife Areas
Owl & Bird Of Prey Sanctuary
Owl & Bird Of Prey Sanctuary
4.8 (400 ratings)5 (1927 ratings)
Chain House Ln, La, Preston PR4 4LB, United Kingdom
Animal parkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Bowland Wild Boar Park
4.5 (428 ratings)4.5 (545 ratings)
Rural wildlife park offering animal feeding, tractor rides, plays areas, riverside walks & a cafe.
Chipping, Preston, PR3 2HB, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Brockholes
Brockholes
4.5 (2224 ratings)4 (1353 ratings)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village.
Preston New Rd, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksCafeConference centerGift shopRestaurantVisitor centerWedding venueWildlife parkNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Park Leisure
Local Area - Ribble Valley, Lancashire
"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!"
Doffcocker Lodge
Doffcocker Lodge
4.5 (25 ratings)4.5 (43 ratings)
Bolton, UK
LakeNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Trafford Ecology Park, Groundwork
Trafford Ecology Park, Groundwork
4.6 (29 ratings)3 (4 ratings)
Lake Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1HB, United Kingdom
Conference centerNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasParks
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"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."
Wyre Estuary Country Park
Wyre Estuary Country Park
4.6 (655 ratings)4.5 (148 ratings)
Scenic riverfront park featuring a playground, walking trails, wildlife habitats & picnic areas.
River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5LR, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas

Best Donuts in Ashton-on-Ribble

Siop Shop
Siop Shop
4.8 (488 ratings)
53 Tib St, Manchester, M4 1LS, United Kingdom
CafeDonut shop
Mentioned by I Love Manchester
Where to fulfil your doughnut desires in Manchester
"This Welsh doughnut shop in the Northern Quarter offers melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts made on-site by Blawd bakery including inventive flavours such as apple crumble, maple pecan glaze, cherry bakewell and strawberries and cream. For National Doughnut Week there are rhubarb, vanilla and raspberry fills all week long, or try their mango lassi edition –  a special collaboration with indian street food specialists Bundobust. This unique cardamom doughnut sandwich with an Alphonso mango cream is glazed and topped with candied fennel seeds, and all proceeds go to The Children’s Trust."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Blawd bakery made a name for itself making some of the best cakes and doughnuts in Manchester. Previously working from a basement kitchen in Common, the superstar bakers have expanded with the launch of their first cafe, SiOP SHOP. Owned by Iwan Roberts and Lucy Jackson, the bakery and café on Tib Street is set to launch soon, serving a range of breakfast and lunch dishes alongside their famous bakes."
Greggs
Greggs
4.3 (3 ratings)
Preston, PR1 2LA, United Kingdom
BakeryDonut shop
Lupo
Lupo
4.8 (283 ratings)
Charming, weekday cafe offering espresso, traditional Italian pastries & fare in a homey atmosphere.
Trading Estate, Unit 65 Ardent Way Mountheath, Manchester M25 9WE, United Kingdom
CafeBarBreakfast restaurantCake shopCoffee shopDonut shopItalian grocery storeItalian restaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza Takeout

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Ashton-on-Ribble

Playtown Southport
Playtown Southport
4.5 (203 ratings)
Ocean Plaza, Marine Dr, Southport PR8 1RY, United Kingdom
Children's amusement center
Frenchwood Knoll Wildlife Garden
Frenchwood Knoll Wildlife Garden
4.5 (50 ratings)
Unnamed Road, Preston, PR1 4LA, United Kingdom
Park
Creams Cafe Blackpool
Creams Cafe Blackpool
4.2 (234 ratings)
1-3 Bank Hey St, Blackpool, FY1 4RU, United Kingdom
Dessert restaurantCake shopCoffee shopDessert shopHalal restaurantIce cream shopTakeout RestaurantPancake restaurantPatisserieVegan restaurant

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Ashton-on-Ribble

Riverside Breakfast Bar & Coffee Shop
Riverside Breakfast Bar & Coffee Shop
4.5 (97 ratings)
1-3 Leyland Rd, Penwortham, Preston PR1 9QH, United Kingdom
Coffee shopBarBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Brunch Munch Cafe
Brunch Munch Cafe
3.7 (31 ratings)
Hankinson Way, Salford, M6 5JA, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurant
The Creameries
The Creameries
4.6 (185 ratings)
406 Wilbraham Rd, Manchester, M21 0SD, United Kingdom
Modern European restaurantBreakfast restaurant
Mentioned by Manchester’s Finest
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"The Creameries’ chef-patron Mary-Ellen McTague has been a well-loved force in the Manchester food scene for a number of years now. The Creameries is situated down in Chorlton and is open from lunch to dinner serving up freshly baked breads, homemade charcuterie, local cheeses and fine wines. Oh, and that’s just the start of it."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ashton-on-Ribble

3.8 (328 reviews)
Shaw Hill Hotel Golf And Country Club
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$92.25 /night
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Fishergate Apartments - City Centre Location
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$79 /night
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The Myriad
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$69 /night
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