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Attractions near Ashton-in-Makerfield
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Knowsley Safari Park
(8 Miles)*
Knowsley was opened to the public in July 1971 by the 18th Earl of Derby. The 'safari park' concept was based on the drive-through game reserves of East Africa. |
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Walton Hall Gardens
(8 Miles)*
With spacious lawns, picnic areas, play area, children's zoo, heritage centre and outdoor games it is the ideal place for a family day out. |
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Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
(10 Miles)*
Nearly a millennium ago, Norton Priory was home to a community of Augustinian canons, whose purpose was to centre their lives on God. Today, Norton Priory is a unique and enthralling place to escape from modern life. |
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Camelot Theme Park
(10 Miles)*
Camelot. The land of great Knights and Amazing Days. |
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Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive
(11 Miles)*
Bolton Museum has many collections of exhibits from fine art to Egyptian archaeology. There is an aquarium where you can see snakes and a piranha fish which is 23 years old. |
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Smithills Hall and Estate
(11 Miles)*
Visitors to Smithills Hall can enjoy history in the surroundings of a building that stretches from the 14th century to the glorious period of the Arts and Craft revolution of the late 19th century. |
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Astley Hall
(12 Miles)*
Discover a 400 year old house, built by the Charnock family in Elizabethan times. |
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Aintree Racecourse
(12 Miles)*
Aintree is the home of The Grand National, the most celebrated, the most talked about horse race in the world with a global audience of over 600 million. |
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Rufford Old Hall
(12 Miles)*
The magnificent Great Hall dates from around 1530 and is believed to have played host to a performing William Shakespeare. A magnificent, giant, carved, moveable wooden screen is thought to be the only surviving example of its kind in the UK. |
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Arley Hall & Gardens
(12 Miles)*
Arley Hall, with its ancient history and over 100 acres of gardens and parkland, has been owned and run by the same family for more than 500 years. |
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Sudley House
(13 Miles)*
Sudley House is a hidden gem of the art world, nestled in the leafy suburb of Mossley Hill in South Liverpool. |
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Imperial War Museum North
(13 Miles)*
The Imperial War Museum North tells the story of how war has shaped people's lives from 1900 to the present day. With the story still unfolding, the Museum will continue to develop and change over time. |
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Walker Art Gallery
(14 Miles)*
The Walker Art Gallery has one of Europe's most impressive fine and decorative art collections, so before you escape on a cultural break, why not come and see the art on your doorstep! |
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World Museum Liverpool
(14 Miles)*
At World Museum Liverpool you can enjoy a fantastic family day out and enjoy four floors of historic treasures for free. |
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Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
(14 Miles)*
The foundation stone of this majestic building was laid by King Edward VII in 1904 and Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebration to mark its completion on 25th October 1978.Even through two World Wars, work of construction never ceased. |
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