Lancashire is home to some fantastic parks, perfect for family days out, scenic walks, and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re looking for woodland trails, historic sites, or adventure playgrounds, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of must-visit parks across Lancashire, along with their postcodes. All of these park have playgrounds so perfect motivation for little legs to also have a walk!
1. Witton Country Park, Blackburn (BB2 2TP)
A vast park with woodland trails, 2 fantastic playgrounds (and even a secret one in the woods!), and open spaces for picnics. Read my full Witton Park blog post for more details!
2. Clitheroe Castle and Park, Clitheroe (BB7 1AZ)
This historic park features a medieval castle, stunning views, and a relaxing green space in the heart of Clitheroe.
3. Thompson Park, Burnley (BB11 3QW)
A beautiful riverside park with a boating lake, Italian gardens, and a fantastic playground for kids.
4. Towneley Park, Burnley (BB11 3RQ)
One of Burnley’s largest parks, featuring historic Towneley Hall, woodland walks, and a great café.
5. Avenham & Miller Park, Preston (PR1 8JT)
These two connected parks offer stunning riverside views, Japanese gardens, and a scenic walking route along the Ribble.
6. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston (PR5 0AG)
A unique floating visitor center, nature trails, and wildlife spotting make this a fantastic spot for families and nature lovers.
7. Withy Grove Park, Walton-le-Dale, Preston (PR5 4JA)
A fantastic adventure playground with climbing frames, zip lines, and plenty of space for kids to run around.
8. Cuerden Valley Park, Bamber Bridge (PR6 7EB)
A peaceful nature reserve with woodlands, meadows, and riverside trails, perfect for a scenic escape.
9. Worden Park, Leyland (PR25 1DJ)
A family-friendly park featuring beautiful gardens, a miniature railway, and a large adventure playground.
10. Astley Park, Chorley (PR7 1NP)
Home to Astley Hall, this park has woodland walks, open fields, and a great café, making it ideal for a day out.
12. Williamson Park, Lancaster (LA1 1UX)
Home to the iconic Ashton Memorial, this park offers scenic woodland walks, a butterfly house, and breathtaking views over Morecambe Bay.
12, Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan (WN2 1PE)
A brilliant outdoor space with adventure golf, a high ropes course, woodland walks, and a fantastic kids’ play area.
13. Pennington Flash, Leigh (WN7 3PA)
A stunning nature reserve with a large lake, birdwatching hides, and peaceful walking trails, great for wildlife lovers.
Lancashire has no shortage of beautiful parks to explore, whether you’re after a peaceful walk, a play area for the kids, or a nature-filled adventure. Have you visited any of these? Let me know your favorite in the comments!
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