In contrast to Blackpool, just along the cost is Lytham, here you can enjoy peaceful parks, beautiful gardens and admire the old half-timbered buildings. There is a fine promenade and lovely sandy beach. Preston is now Lancashire's County Town. Situated at the heart of the County, Preston is a busy, thriving town. Once home to the first cotton mill in the area, it was here that John Horrocks set up his mill.
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Distances by road will be longer. There's something for all the family at Britains premier canal museum. Step aboard some of the boats from the world's largest floating collection of traditional canal craft. An interesting, innovative and attractive museum in a Grade 1 Listed Building on the very edge of the Castle nearest to the town of Chester. Welcome to our 'Wonderful World of Wildlife' Carol and Doug Petrie, have built up this varied collection of animals, all living in family groups.