Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Riley Green

"A respite from Blackpool’s glossy entertainment and arcades, the resort’s largest park is in 260 acres, a mile east of the promenade. The man behind the park’s design in the 1920s was the landscape architect Thomas Mawson, and he was responsible for a couple of the buildings. The most striking is the cafe, in an Art Deco style and overlooking the Italian Garden, adorned with statues (see the two Medici lions) and a beautiful marble fountain."

"Stanley Park is a public park It is Blackpool’s primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares (260 acres). It features a large boating lake, many scenic trails and a huge children’s park, tennis courts, a skate park and more."

"Found right on the promenade, Blackpool's Sealife is home to over 2000 marine creatures showcased in more than 50 different displays. Visitors can discover a variety of exotic species including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, learning about the magic of the world's oceans, the wonders of the British shoreline, the tropical deep and jungle habitats in the dedicated creature zones. Get a close up look via the specially-constructed bubble windows and walk through tunnels."

"Showcasing more than 50 dazzling displays and more than 2,000 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, SEA LIFE Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of underwater life without getting wet!"

"1 km from city center 4 out of 10 places to visit in Blackpool. Close to the tower is the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool which is famous for its wide variety of marine life. It has the largest collection of sharks in Britain."

"The award-winning Avenham and Miller Parks are two adjoined parks located close to Preston City Centre in the stunning Avenham Valley and providing the ideal place to picnic, take a walk, relax and get some fresh air. The popular Ribble Valley Way National Trail also follows the river through Avenham Park and provides a fantastic and idyllic picturesque setting to enjoy by foot or bike."

"Prestwich Forest Park consists of four smaller parks which make up 200 acres of woodlands: Philips Park, Drinkwater Park, Waterdale, and Prestwich. These parks can be heavily wooded (particularly Drinkwater), so it’s a beautiful place to spend a day away from the noise of town. Exploring the woods can be an enlightening experience, so long as you take care while wandering amongst the broad-leaved trees."

"Village Hotel Blackpool is more of a resort-style hotel, located about 10-15 minutes drive from Blackpool Promenade. Here, you can escape to the tranquility of 230 acres of parkland and lakes, with great facilities including outdoor- and indoor swimming pools, wellness, and a beautifully tended Championship golf course. Located outside the city, this resort is almost immediately adjacent to Blackpool Zoo and just across the road from the award-winning Stanley Park."

"You know you’re guaranteed to have a ball staying in the North-West’s favourite seaside resort, so be sure that your hotel seals the deal. The Village Hotel resides next to Blackpool Zoo and is just 10 minutes from the buzz of Blackpool’s centre. Rooms range from Standard to Club, with the latter offering that extra taste of luxury with Sky HD, Tassimo coffee machine, and complimentary gym use."

"Zad’s is a fast-food restaurant that offers the finest and most sumptuous vegan pizza that you can ever try and taste. Established in 2017, this 100% vegan shop is considered a game-changer when it comes to the industry of fast-food restaurants as they highly prioritize healthy diet and ethical sourcing of the food that they serve in their menu. Whether you are looking for a gluten-free base, stuffed crust or thin crust, they have the right flavour of pizza that would surely tempt your palate."

"Sometimes there’s nothing you want more than a takeaway, but they can be a tricky dining option for vegans. That’s where ZAD’S comes in. Based in the southern suburb of Chorlton, its speciality is vegan pizzas, which even come in a stuffed crust option."

"Serving a fully plant-based menu of pizzas, burgers and hot dogs, Zad’s vegan takeaway is currently operating deliveries from its Chorlton site. Orders available via Deliveroo and Just Eat."

"05/06/2021: It was the best Margarette pizza I’ve ever eaten. The chef was so friendly and so was waitress. The environment was authentic."

"183 yards/1 min walk from Blackpool Grand Theatre in Blackpool. 75 Victoria Street, Blackpool, FY1 4RJ. Bringing a taste of Italy to the North West of England, Bella Italia on Blackpool's Victoria Street is a popular restaurant with locals and tourists alike."