Top Rated Parks to Visit in Brinscall

"The Grade II listed Stanley Park is certainly Blackpool’s most popular green space, dating back to 1926. That is to say it has everything a family could wish for –  scenic walks around ornamental gardens, natural woodland and lakes, boat hire, tennis courts and football pitches. The park also boasts a number of unique architectural features such as the Cocker Memorial Clock Tower and Art Deco Cafe, which serves delicious lunches."

"For those tired out by the endless entertainment Blackpool has to offer, Stanley Park – the town’s major park – is the perfect spot to spend a more sedate day. Relax in the sunshine under the lush green canopies while admiring the exceptional landscaped design and rare wildlife of the park. The area is also home to sports centres, golf courses, a cricket ground, boat hire, an art deco cafe, a skate park and crazy golf."

"Richerman, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons. Peel Park is a public urban park in Salford and has a significant history, being the first park to open in the UK funded entirely by public subscription, in 1846. The park has some beautifully maintained wild flowerbeds and a wide variety of specimen trees – all of which are managed by volunteers."

"One of the first public parks in the country, Peel Park opened in 1846 and was named for the Bury-born Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850). In 1851 the newly laid out park was the main venue for Queen Victoria’s visit to Manchester and Salford. Sitting beside the River Irwell, Peel Park is hemmed by the University of Salford and some of its residential buildings."

"Thrill seekers looking for something to get the adrenaline pumping should pay a visit to Pleasureland. You can watch our video of Southport Pleasureland's Stealth Bomber and see what you could be letting yourself in for. But, the theme park has rides for kids of all ages and the whole family will be able to enjoy."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Bob Linsdell used under CC BY 3.0. Keeping with funfairs, Southport Pleasureland is loads of fun. The park has numerous rides to suit all ages."

"Boggart Hole Clough is an old park with several wooded ravines, valleys, and gullies. The name is said to have come from local superstitions that the area was haunted by a Boggart. There’s an ongoing debate about whether this is a real folk tale, or just a fabrication."

"Philips Park, Prestwich is also the home of Bury’s first mountain bike trail and first Countryside Centre. The Environmental Summer Play Scheme is based at the Barn Countryside Centre and uses various locations around the LNR. The playscheme offers local children the chance to experience the environment and its wildlife on their doorstep with a varied programme of activities including pond dipping, mini-beast safaris and environmental games."

"Brunch at Mary & Archie is available from Monday to Sunday until 4pm. You will find all the best classics in this homely, independent establishment. We recommend The Veggie Breakfast."

"The Woodland, 849 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1QS. Sizzling Pubs do a excellent value breakfast with unlimited help-yourself tea or coffee up to 12 noon. You can go for the Sizzling Breakfast (Two juicy pork sausages, two rashers of grilled back bacon, two fried free-range eggs, grilled tomato, grilled flat mushroom, potato and onion hash, Heinz® baked beans and your choice of unlimited white or wholemeal toast with butter. Served sizzling on a skillet, or on a plate if you prefer), or just porridge or white or brown toast."

"Our first dinner in Manchester was spent at Thaikhun and we had such a great time. Thaikhun is a restaurant chain that specializes in Thai street food and their interior made me feel like I was back in Asia. Everything we ordered tasted so good, and I really recommend the grilled chicken satay and the Panang Curry."

"One of the most unique looking Thai restaurants in Manchester, Thaikhun is something of a sight to behold. Loud and proud with heritage and cultural nods, the interiors of the restaurant not only hark to street food markets in the country, the plates are full of classics and favourite dishes."

"New kid on the block Society MCR is finally open, with Northern brewery Vocation at the helm. The taproom and food hall has a number of spaces to enjoy throughout the venue, including the bustling food hall (complete with communal-style benches for reunions with friends), an outdoor patio, a lounge area, a Vocation bar and a mezzanine. There, guests can expect vendors such as Vocation themselves, Dokes Pizzeria (created by the team behind Elnecot), Slap and Pickles burgers, Manzoku Street Food and more."

"One of the biggest new developments to land in the city centre this year will be Society, a £1m food hall from the founders of Assembly Underground in Leeds. Their Manchester venture at Barbirolli Square - spanning 8,073 sq ft - will have space for five independently-owned kitchens, a cocktail bar, and a craft beer taproom. It will also be home to Elnecot's new concept, Dokes Pizzeria."

"A new £1 million street food market hall ft an Elnecot pizzeria, Falafel Guys & moreWhere. Barbirolli Square, Manchester, M2 3AB (across from Bridgewater Hall)Who. By Vocation Brewery behind Underground Assembly in Leeds"

"The Fishermen’s Rest gets its name from the infamous Mexico disaster of 1886. The event is still commemorated every 10th December by crews from the local Southport Lifeboat station. The pub was originally part of the Palace Hotel and was renamed after the bodies of the brave sailors and lifeboat crews were laid out in the building. Home to two teams in the Southport & Formby quiz league. The pub is also close to the Sefton Coastal footpath.We serve fresh home cooked food and booking is recomended. Quiz night is held every Thursday night from 9pm. Your hosts Ed & Jill look forward to meeting you.". Read the full entry here"