Attractions in Sollom & Things to Do in Sollom
(and nearby)

Rufford Old Hall (1 Mile)*
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.
Botanic Gardens Museum (5 Miles)*
Unfortunately due to budget cuts, the Botanic Gardens Museum is due to close at 5pm on Sunday 24th April.
Camelot Theme Park (6 Miles)*
Camelot. The land of great Knights and Amazing Days.
Atkinson Art Gallery (7 Miles)*
The permanent collection at the Atkinson Art Gallery includes nineteenth and twentieth century watercolours, as well as Victorian and twentieth century oil paintings. The Gallery also has a temporary exhibition programme.
Astley Hall (7 Miles)*
Discover a 400 year old house, built by the Charnock family in Elizabethan times.
Harris Museum and Art Gallery (9 Miles)*
Escape from the bustle of the town centre and spend some time enjoying the best of Preston's heritage in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building.
Formby Beach (12 Miles)*
Formby Beach comprises 500 acres of sand dunes, backed by attractive pine woods. The sand dunes were formed as the Crosby Channel gradually silted up and the sea receded.
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.
Pleasure Beach Blackpool (13 Miles)*
There's something for everyone at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. There are over 125 rides and attractions, plus spectacular shows.
Samlesbury Hall (13 Miles)*
Built in 1325 Samlesbury Hall is steeped in fascinating history, retaining its original typical black and white exterior, the Hall is almost equidistant between Blackburn and Preston, yet retaining a rural feel.
Sea Life Blackpool (14 Miles)*
One of the UK's best known aquariums SEA LIFE Blackpool houses more than fifty spectacular displays and over 1,000 assorted sea creatures, taking visitors on a journey from the coastline and sandy shallows to the ocean depths.
Knowsley Safari Park (14 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.
Blackpool Tower & Circus (14 Miles)*
Blackpool Tower & Circus is the best value day out in the North West.
Grundy Art Gallery (14 Miles)*
Grundy Art Gallery in central Blackpool, is regarded as one of the most prominent visual arts venues in the North West. It's beautiful Edwardian architecture hosts a frequently changing programme of exhibitions.
Smithills Hall and Estate (15 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.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (15 Miles)*
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is housed in a beautiful Arts and Crafts style building, it offers a lively programme of exhibitions and events for all the family.
Ribchester Roman Museum (16 Miles)*
Ribchester Roman Museum is located in the picturesque village of Ribchester which is set in the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley.
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Liverpool (16 Miles)*
When a friend recommended 'Awesome Walls Climbing Centre' to me for a Birthday Party I was initially clueless as to what 'Awesome Walls Climbing Centre' was!
Marsh Mill Windmill (17 Miles)*
Marsh Mill is a Grade II listed post mill, the tallest in Europe, standing at over seventy feet.
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (17 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.
Walker Art Gallery (17 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!
World Museum (17 Miles)*
At World Museum you can enjoy a fantastic family day out and enjoy five floors of historic treasures for free.
Museum of Liverpool (18 Miles)*
The brand new Museum of Liverpool is expected to open in 2011. It follows the Museum of Liverpool Life, which closed its doors on 4 June 2006.
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (18 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.
International Slavery Museum (18 Miles)*
The International Slavery Museum is a new and exciting contribution to the historic city of Liverpool. The museum explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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