Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Farington

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and wildlife areas in Farington from other articles such as datagemba.com, Kev's Best, Trip101.

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Farington

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 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
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
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Mentioned by Park Leisure
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"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!"
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."
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
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
Doffcocker Lodge
Doffcocker Lodge
4.5 (25 ratings)4.5 (43 ratings)
Bolton, UK
LakeNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas

Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Farington

The Whitworth
The Whitworth
4.5 (1560 ratings)4 (813 ratings)
Visual arts collection surrounded by parkland, closed for massive expansion work until summer 2014.
Oxford Rd, Manchester, M15 6ER, United Kingdom
Art museumMuseumsArt gallery
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6ER - Visit now. The Whitworth underwent a £15m redevelopment in 2015, which saw it double in size; the gallery now juts out into Whitworth park, seamlessly transitioning from old to new. It’s been met with national and international acclaim – for its new architecture and for its brilliant exhibitions programme."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"From Wednesday May 19, the stunning Whitworth gallery will be partially reopen to the public, with a film screening of Imran Perretta: the destructors on display. The cafe will be back open too, but the full gallery will be up and running again by July 1, in time for its MIF21 summer exhibition. Plan your visit at whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/visit."
Contemporary Six - The Gallery
Contemporary Six - The Gallery
5 (23 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
37 Princess St, Manchester, M2 4FN, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museum
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."
Mentioned by Confidentials
Manchester’s best city centre art galleries
"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
4.2 (114 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings)
Long-established venue for exhibitions, residencies, festivals and events, with an eclectic shop.
13 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1EU, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsEvent venueGift shopArt Museums
Mentioned by Confidentials
Manchester’s best city centre art galleries
"CFCCA is the UK leader in Chinese visual culture, with a reputation for debut solo exhibitions and a roster of internationally-renowned artists; impressive considering that, three decades ago, it was just a series of events in Manchester’s Chinatown. As Manchester’s Chinese population is second only to London’s, the centre’s heritage is particularly important; now represented in a new archive and library. Best feature: A vibrant events schedule, spanning film screenings to workshops and even Mandarin lessons"
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."
Mentioned by nationalfootballmuseum.com
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"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."

Best & Cool Bars in Farington

The Runaway Brewery
The Runaway Brewery
4.8 (56 ratings)5 (5 ratings)
Unit 4 Millgate Ln, Dantzic St, Manchester M4 4JW, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBar
The Abel Heywood Pub & Boutique Hotel
The Abel Heywood Pub & Boutique Hotel
4.3 (1708 ratings)
Stylish rooms in a hip hotel offering free Wi-Fi, plus a trendy pub with gourmet fare.
38 Turner St, Manchester, M4 1DZ, United Kingdom
BarBreakfast restaurantHotelPub
Habas Bar & Restaurant
Habas Bar & Restaurant
4.5 (31 ratings)
43A Brown St, Manchester, M2 2JJ, United Kingdom
Middle Eastern restaurantBarRestaurant

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Farington

YO! To Go Manchester Piccadilly Station
YO! To Go Manchester Piccadilly Station
4.1 (274 ratings)
Japanese dishes taken from the belt or ordered from the open kitchen at a colourful chain eatery.
Upper Level, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2QF, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
YO! Manchester Arndale
YO! Manchester Arndale
4.3 (782 ratings)
Japanese dishes taken from the belt or ordered from the open kitchen at a colourful chain eatery.
Manchester Arndale, Unit R6 & R7, Manchester M4 3AQ, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Nudo Sushi Box
Nudo Sushi Box
4.2 (244 ratings)
44 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 5EJ, United Kingdom
Sushi restaurantJapanese restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Farington

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Preston Stocks Road Serviced House
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$135 /night
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Lea Gate by Greene King Inns
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$35.25 /night
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