ENGLAND
5 DAYS from £446
Lancaster Canal
A Taste of the Red Rose County Lancashire’s outstanding natural landscape is matched by its rich history, culture, warm welcome and culinary delights. Highlights include a visit to Lancaster, a scenic afternoon tea cruise, plus shopping ‘til we drop’ at Oswaldtwistle Mills shopping village. Giving us a real taste of Lancashire is a mouth-watering traditional Lancashire lunch of pie & mushy peas and a delicious tasting of cheese, breads and craft beers too. NEW
Ribble Valley at Clitheroe
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PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Lancaster & Canal Cruise
to stretch our legs on the famous Lancashire coast. Our final stop for today is Farm Yard Brew just outside of Lancaster. Here we will be joined by award-winning local food guide Katie Wilson, who will deliver a guided Lancashire cheese tasting, with sourdough breads, Eccles cakes & paired with 3 craft beers. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • 1 hour 45-minute circular canal cruise including cream tea • Step on guided tour of Ribble Valley • Lancashire homemade Pie & Peas lunch at Oswaldtwistle Mills
This morning, we make our way to Lancaster. Lancaster City is a bustling small city in the heart of Lancaster County’s famous countryside. Boasting its excellent “walkability” with a compact layout making it easy to explore its historic sheets and charming shops and history, including that of Lancaster Castle, which served as a notorious prison and execution site, hosting the 1612 Pendle witch trials and hundreds of hangings, earning it a reputation for severe justice. At lunch time we hop aboard a charming narrowboat and embark on a leisurely afternoon tea cruise with a view. Drifting through the Lancashire waterways, with views of the picturesque local towns and villages. Tuck into a mouth-watering smorgasbord of finger sandwiches, scones topped with an indulgent serving of fruit jam and clotted cream and a scrumptious assortment of cakes. Wash it all down with unlimited self-serve tea and coffee throughout the cruise. Divine! Day 3 Guided Tour of Ribble Valley & Oswaldtwistle Mills This morning, we are joined by a step-on guide for a tour from Oswaldtwistle to enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Ribble Valley, travelling through some well-known places such as Ribchester, built on the site of a Roman fort, and Longridge whose town centre is mostly built from the locally quarried sandstone. Our journey ends at the Oswaldtwistle Mills shopping village and garden centre. This award winning former weaving mill has over 100 retailers under one roof, 5 restaurants, an ice cream parlour, garden centre, mill grounds, craft and sewing centre, Textile and Heritage Museum and even its own wildfowl reserve. After time browsing the shops, we take the weight off our feet and sit down for a traditional Lancashire lunch of pie, mushy peas, bread and a cup of tea. Day 4 Carnforth Station Heritage Centre & Farm Yard Brew This morning we travel to the famous Carnforth Station Heritage Centre and Refreshment Room . Fully restored to its 1940’s glory when the Refreshment Room
Foxfields Country Hotel Clitheroe, Lancashire
Enjoy a welcoming and comfy stay at the stylish and family-owned & run Foxfields Country Hotel located in beautiful gardens in the stunning Ribble Valley. A range of facilities is on offer including comfy relaxed seating in the reception area, an award-winning restaurant and bright bar/lounge area to enjoy an evening drink. The hotel’s 44 tastefully decorated rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities include a 20-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and mini gym. • Ground floor rooms • Coach parking is onsite & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £446pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £140 Based on Monday arrivals
• Entrance to Carnforth Station Heritage • Lancashire cheese & craft beer tasting
HOW ABOUT? We also offer a Winter Warmer package here, there are plenty of attractions still open throughout the winter. Ask your Account Manager for details.
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Jodie says… It’s rare you get a family- owned and run hotel in the UK these days, it is wonderful to partner with the Haigh family to showcase this fabulous part of the UK!
was used as the setting for David Lean’s film “Brief Encounter”, we enjoy the nostalgia of the station before we travel to Morecambe, where we have some free time 01732 879191 | sales@albatrosstravel.com | www.albatrosstravel.com
Carnforth Station
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