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. Visit WWT Martin Mere and come into close contact with wetlands and their wildlife. You can get close enough to feed some of the birds straight from your hand.