Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Ashton-on-Ribble

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Ashton-on-Ribble

Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral
4.6 (3266 ratings)4.5 (1207 ratings)
CofE building with 13th-century origins, chapel of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and daily tours.
Victoria St, Manchester, M3 1SX, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"One of Manchester’s oldest buildings, the cathedral is a must-see for anyone with an interest in architecture. Wander around at your own pace, book onto a tour to find out more about the building’s history or keep your eyes peeled for news of one of the occasional gigs hosted inside the cathedral."
Stanley Park
Stanley Park
4.7 (3960 ratings)4.5 (1328 ratings)
Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe.
W Park Dr, Blackpool, FY3 9HU, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Viva Blackpool
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"This picturesque and much-loved park recently reached new levels of status after being named the UK’s best park for 2019. The impressive 390-acre grade-II listed park provides an experience for the old and young, which shouldn’t be missed. Amongst other features it boasts Italian gardens, a boating lake and band stand, an art deco cafe, and an award-winning model village."
Mentioned by Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog
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"Blackpool’s beautiful Stanley Park is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England and is Grade II listed. It attracts 2 million visitors every year and was recently voted the UK’s best park for the second time in 3 years. When you visit, it is easy to see why!"
Manchester Central Library
Manchester Central Library
4.7 (489 ratings)4.5 (997 ratings)
Monumental 1930s central library of Manchester, with a domed reading room, free Wi-Fi & a cafe.
St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD, United Kingdom
Public libraryLibraryPoints of Interest & Landmarks
SEA LIFE Blackpool
SEA LIFE Blackpool
4.3 (6489 ratings)4 (3818 ratings)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksAquarium
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"For nature lovers, Sea Life Blackpool offers an opportunity to dive into the world of underwater wildlife. Not far from the central pier, it is home to more than 2,000 different sea creatures, including rare tropical fish, rays, octopus and even sharks. The centre also carries out vital conservation work to protect the outstanding aquatic life of the local area."
Mentioned by TripHobo
Things to do in Blackpool - Places to Visit in Blackpool
"Below we have a list of things to do in Blackpool and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try. This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Blackpool getaway."
Old Trafford
Old Trafford
4.6 (33063 ratings)4.5 (5868 ratings)
Home of Manchester United, offering behind-the-scenes stadium tours and 75,000 seats for matches.
Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, United Kingdom
StadiumSights & LandmarksConference centerSports clubArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Must-Visit Attractions in Manchester
"Whether you’re a fan of Manchester United or you just want to visit one of the most famous football stadiums in the world, it’s always worth hopping on a tram to visit Old Trafford. Take a tour of the stadium, pop into the gift shop to buy a memento of your visit or simply admire the Theatre of Dreams from the outside."
Prestwich Forest Park
Prestwich Forest Park
4.5 (258 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
Scenic park featuring a kids' play area & a mountain bike trail amid woodlands & green space.
Park Ln, Prestwich, Whitefield M45 7QJ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Parks in Manchester
"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."
Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths
4.7 (732 ratings)4.5 (202 ratings)
Edwardian-era swimming & Turkish bath facility with an ornate, restored interior used for events.
Hathersage Rd, Manchester, M13 0FE, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistoric Sites
Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill
4.8 (416 ratings)5 (191 ratings)
Rising 557 m. above sea level, this famous hill features a Bronze Age burial site & paragliding.
Nelson, BB9 6LQ, United Kingdom
Mountain peakSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Park Leisure
Local Area - Ribble Valley, Lancashire
"There’s an incredible history behind Pendle Hill, a Bronze Age burial site. This breathtaking landmark maintains a strong association with witchcraft thanks to the witch trials of 1612. For walkers, access to the hill is most commonly from nearby village of Barley."
Old Holly Farm
Old Holly Farm
4.5 (868 ratings)4.5 (256 ratings)
Cabus Nook Ln, Garstang, Scorton, Preston PR3 1AA, United Kingdom
FarmSights & Landmarks
Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium
4.6 (16969 ratings)4.5 (4319 ratings)
Huge, modern sports venue, hosting football matches and stadium tours with behind-the-scenes access.
Ashton New Rd, Manchester, M11 3FF, United Kingdom
StadiumSights & LandmarksEvent venueSoccer fieldSoccer storeSports activity locationWedding venueArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Hand Luggage Only
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"Manchester’s other football team is Manchester City, and you can tour their stadium and club and learn all about their history. Tours will take you behind the scenes and you will even get the chance to see areas such as the player’s dressing rooms. Again, this is another one for the football fans out there so if you’re not into football, you’ll probably wanna skip this."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"The home of Manchester City FC was built to house the 2002 Commonwealth Games, but a condition of its building was that it could be converted from an athletics stadium into one suitable for football, and this was carried out shortly after the games…"

Best Breweries in Ashton-on-Ribble

Manchester Union Brewery
Manchester Union Brewery
4.7 (13 ratings)
96d N Western St, Manchester, M12 6JL, United Kingdom
Brewery
Marble Beers
Marble Beers
4.8 (37 ratings)
Microbrewery featuring a laid-back tasting room with its hoppy craft beers on tap.
Unit 7 Boston Ct, Kansas Ave, Salford M50 2GN, United Kingdom
BrewpubBarBrewery
Chorlton Soy Brewing Company
Chorlton Soy Brewing Company
2.2 (44 ratings)
69 N Western St, Manchester, M12 6DX, United Kingdom
Brewery

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Ashton-on-Ribble

Jimmy’s Killer Prawns
Jimmy’s Killer Prawns
4.7 (112 ratings)
13-25 Liverpool Rd, Manchester, M3 4NW, United Kingdom
RestaurantHalal restaurantSeafood restaurant
San Carlo
San Carlo
4.3 (1720 ratings)
Sleek, high-end Italian destination restaurant known for its sceney, celebrity-studded clientele.
40-42 King St W, Manchester, M3 2WY, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by I Love Manchester
The most romantic restaurants in Manchester for Valentine's Day dining
"Cicchetti, Fumo and San Carlo itself are all wonderful choices for a special romantic evening. Cicchetti has a lovely marble bar that you can sit at whilst you nibble on small plates, whilst Fumo’s beautiful art deco interior is the perfect setting for a special date. And for lovers of traditional Italian food, you can’t go wrong at San Carlo."
Mentioned by I Love Manchester
The best ice creams in Manchester
"This was really well priced and had the best flavour and presentation. They even gave me more than one scoop. The restaurant uses traditional techniques to make their sorbet and it works for them."
Trattoria 51
Trattoria 51
4.5 (371 ratings)
Stylish spot with striking black and white photos of Italy on the walls, serving Italian favourites.
51 Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DX, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantFamily restaurantPizza restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Things To Do
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"51 Promenade | Merseyside, Southport PR9 0DX, EnglandParking Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free WifiSeafood, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late NightHK$110 - HK$557+44 1704 510051"
Mentioned by The Guide Liverpool
Southport's independent food scene is on the up, here's where you should book a table
"Situated on Southport’s famous Promenade, Trattoria 51 offers traditional Italian cuisine and is the first restaurant to partner with market leading gluten free retail brand, DS-gluten free, to launch gluten free pizzas and meals for people who follow a gluten free diet. Pizza, pasta, starters, desserts, fill your boots. Menus and more here."

Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Ashton-on-Ribble

Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library
Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library
4.6 (1543 ratings)4.5 (335 ratings)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art.
Market Square, Preston, PR1 2PP, United Kingdom
MuseumArt Museums
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 Confidentials
Manchester’s best city centre art galleries
"Over the past 125+ years, the Whitworth has seen many transformations but none so much as its recent £15 million development, resulting in accolades such as RIBA National Award and Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2015. Now home to an internationally important collection numbering 60,000 works - blending high-profile names like Blake, Spencer, Rembrandt and Moore with fresh new talent - the gallery’s principal aim remains the same: ‘the perpetual gratification of the people of Manchester’."
IWM North
IWM North
4.5 (4392 ratings)4.5 (2643 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events and activities.
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, United Kingdom
MuseumArt museumHistory museumWar museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
When are Manchester's art galleries, museums and theatres reopening?
"The Imperial War Museum, the huge silver structure across the water from MediaCityUK, will be back open from May 19. The main exhibition space, along with the Big Picture Show - which projects documentary-style footage and stories onto the walls of the gallery - will both return. The exhibition Aid Workers: Ethics Under Fire is also open, free to visit and extended until September 24."
Mentioned by Hand Luggage Only
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"As the name suggests, the Imperial War Museum takes visitors on a walk through military history. There is a range of interactive and static exhibits here and the museum sits on The Quays, another iconic area of Manchester. Afterwards, pop over to Elnecot for a tasty bite to eat."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ashton-on-Ribble

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Large house, free parking, central location
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$105.75 /night
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Rose Hips Barn, WHEELTON
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$355 /night*
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